The recent removal of numerical scoring on USMLE Step 1/COMLEX Level 1 has disrupted the transition to residency in every aspect. Participants in this session will discuss challenges arising from this change. They will also review recent consensus recommendations from the NEXT STEP1 Project and develop solutions for common issues.
Addressing the challenge of teaching clinical uncertainty, this session analyzes case-based learning's (CBL) effectiveness and explores alternative pedagogies. Through collaborative problem-solving, participants will refine strategies using real vignettes, aiming to better prepare medical students for uncertainty in clinical practice.
In this session, we'll explore cancel culture's impact on medical learners' mental health, critical discourse engagement, and overall education. Strategies for fostering a supportive environment amid cancellation fears will be discussed, aiming to promote resilience, vulnerability, and growth among educators and learners alike.
Medical schools are shifting towards a Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum. This is an outcomes-focused approach. Technology is a key partner for CBME implementation. Participants will learn about CBME basics, participate in a practical demonstration of CBME and will learn about successful implementation strategies at three different medical schools.
Though many institutions have Medical Student or Resident-as-Teacher programs or faculty development opportunities, explicit strategies for supporting professional identity formation (PIF) of a medical educator are lacking. This session will explore instructional methods and institutional strategies to support the PIF of medical educators across the continuum from student to faculty.
The session will explore evidence-based strategies for educating high school, medical, and law students about social justice and health equity. We will appraise current literature related to the evolution of interprofessional pathway programs and medical-legal partnerships. Existing programs and partnerships in the USA that emphasize health equity education through interprofessional collaboration will be summarized.
