2026 AAMC CGEA Conference: Full Schedule

12:30pm CDT

Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders: A Student-Designed Longitudinal Leadership Development Program in Undergraduate Medical Education

Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT

Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4)

This session presents a leadership pathway curriculum designed by students and medical education faculty that integrates core competencies, experiential projects, mentorship, and reflective portfolios across four years of medical school. Participants will explore innovative approaches to leadership assessment and engage in discussions on adapting such curricula within their own institutions.

Speaker

Tayli Shekleton

MS3, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

MS3

William Drake

MS2, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904

Small Group Discussion, Professional and Leadership Development

1:45pm CDT

JumpStart: From Acceptance to First Day: Helping Students Start Strong. A Collaboration between Admissions and Student Affairs

Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT

Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4)

This discussion highlights how the JumpStart pre-matriculation program provides a clear path to academic readiness, resilience, and community engagement. Participants will discuss their current institutional challenges and explore practical strategies for implementing early intervention programs. We will analyze ways to support students before the first day of medical school.

Speaker

Nikki Dixon,DNP, M.Ed

Director of Student Development and Learning Successn Co-Director JumpStart Program, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University

Director of Student Development and Learning Success
Co-Director JumpStart Program

Monique D. Jones, MD, FACOG

Assistant Dean for Career & Specialty AdvisingnCo-Director, JumpStart Program, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University

Netali Ginsberg, MD

Director of Pathway Success; Co-Director, JumpStart Program, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University

Dr. Ginsberg is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician specializing in student success, program development, and academic support initiatives. Experienced in leading bridge initiatives and peer-assisted learning systems that enhance student engagement and outcomes. Passionate abo... Read More →

Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904

Small Group Discussion, Transitions in Student Affairs and Medical Education

1:45pm CDT

Will Faculty Developers be Extinct or Distinct in 2034

Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT

Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4)

Faculty development (FD) in medical education has existed since the 1950s and has continued to grow and evolve. Yet by 2034 AI avatars, just in time “tech wearables” for teachers/assessors may be the norm. Will faculty developers’ roles continue to evolve or will they join the dinosaurs? Let’s discuss.

Speaker

Lawrence Hurtubise, Ph.D., M.A.

Curriculum and Instruction Consultant, The Ohio State University

Heather Billings, PhD, MA

Assistant Professor, Director of Faculty Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Rachel Moquin, EdD, MA

Associate Vice-Chair for Faculty and Educator Development; Associate Professor, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Deborah Simpson, PhD

Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904

Small Group Discussion, Professional and Leadership Development

3:00pm CDT

Advancing Medical Education by Unmasking Your Inner Scholarship Superhero

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4)

What’s blocking the application of educational scholarship in practice? Following summary findings from a new scoping review on engagement of faculty in educational scholarship, small groups will create superhero personas with special powers to defeat barriers. Sharing superhero personas will prompt discussion and foster new insights and actionable strategies.

Speaker

Elissa Hall

Scientific Director, Advanced Digital Education and Program Director, Mayo Clinic

S. Beth Bierer, PhD, MEd

Professor of Medicine and Director of Assessment and Evaluation, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine

Professor of Medicine and Director of Assessment and Evaluation

Janice Hanson, PhD, EdS, MH

Professor of Medicine and Director of Educational Scholarship Development, Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine

Deborah Simpson, PhD

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904

Small Group Discussion, Professional and Leadership Development

8:15am CDT

If We Build It, Will They Thrive? Strategies for Student Spaces that Foster Positive Learning Environments

Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT

Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4)

We draw on experiences from three medical schools to consider student space in medical education, a frequent accreditation citation. Together with session participants, we will review LCME expectations and explore challenges and strategies to meet student needs in the learning environment amid challenges in the health care landscape.

Speaker

Kristina Aldridge, PhD

Assistant Dean for Accreditation, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

Assistant Dean for Accreditation

Eva Waineo, MD

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Director of Medical Student Wellness and Health, Wayne State University School of Medicine

Adrian Peacock, BS

Medical Student, Year 3, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

Donna Lancianese, PhD

Program Evaluation and Research Consultant, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904

Small Group Discussion, Accredidation

10:45am CDT

A Principle-Driven Approach to the Use of AI Tools in Scholarship and Peer Review (AI)

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT

Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4)

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools present opportunities and risks for health professions education scholarship. Applying established principles can help researchers and peer reviewers navigate the use of AI in scholarship and peer review and can support them in distinguishing between acceptable versus unacceptable use of AI in their work.

Speaker

Hannah Turner, MPH

Managing Editor, MedEdPORTAL, AAMC

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904

Small Group Discussion, AI Similation and Technology

10:45am CDT

When Socio-Academic Needs Go Unmet: The Downstream Impact on Socio-Educational Safety and Professional Identity Formation (Pr)

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT

Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4)

We will explore how unmet socio-academic needs can erode socio-educational safety and hinder professional identity formation in medical students. Participants will learn the relationship between socio-academic needs and socio-educational safety. Participants will then apply their knowledge to navigate a case of this phenomenon.

Speaker

Philisha Mesidor, MSGH

Medical Student, Medical College of Wisconsin

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904

Small Group Discussion, Professionalism and Academic Performance/Progression

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