Essentials of Teaching and Assessment Course
SAVE THE DATE: September 21-22, 2023
A hybrid two-day, intensive course to introduce participants to the pedagogy, strategies, and resources for effective teaching and assessment. This event is open to all UVM College of Medicine faculty at all teaching sites. This course is designed especially for faculty, residents, fellows, graduate students, and postdocs who are new to teaching.
This course will be offered for approximately two half-days: the afternoon of 9/21 will take place at the Davis Center and morning of 9/22 will be virtual via Zoom.
2022 Schedule
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Day/Time | Session | Location |
| Thursday, September 29, 2022 | | |
| 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Lunch and Networking | |
| 1:00 - 1:10 PM | Welcome
Kathryn Huggett, PhD | |
| 1:10 - 2:00 PM | Plenary
Strategies for Fostering and Supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Learning Environment
Marissa Coleman, PsyD; Lee Rosen, PhD | Silver Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, 4th Floor |
| 2:15 - 3:30 PM | Breakout Session #1 | |
| A | How to Provide Meaningful Evaluations
Melissa Davidson, MD | Chittenden Bank Room, Davis Center, 4th Floor |
| B | Feedback Essentials
Deirdre O'Reilly, MD, MPH | Jost Foundation Room, Davis Center, 4th Floor |
| 3:45 - 5:00 PM | Breakout Session #2 | |
| A | In-Person Small Group Facilitating
Stephen Berns, MD; Martha Seagrave, RN, PA | Chittenden Bank Room, Davis Center, 4th Floor |
| B | Patient Centered Teaching
Karin Gray, MD; Lewis First, MD | Jost Foundation Room, Davis Center, 4th Floor |
| Friday, September 30, 2022 | | |
| 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Plenary
Creating a Positive Learning Environment
Nathalie Feldman, MD; Judith Lewis, MD | Zoom (register for Zoom link) |
| 9:15 - 10:30 AM | Breakout Session #3 | |
| A | Virtual Small Group Facilitating
Stephen Berns, MD; Martha Seagrave, RN, PA | Zoom (register for Zoom link) |
| B | Anti-Bias, Inclusive Approaches to Case-Based Learning
Karen Lounsbury, PhD | Zoom (register for Zoom link) |
| C | Feedback Essentials
Deirdre O'Reilly, MD, MPH | Zoom (register for Zoom link) |
| 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Breakout Session #4 | |
| A | Patient Centered Teaching
Karin Gray, MD; Lewis First, MD | Zoom (register for Zoom link) |
| B | Objective Driven Teaching
Emily Stebbins, MD; Tabitha Ford, MD | Zoom (register for Zoom link) |
CME credit is available!
In support of improving patient care, The Robert Larner College of Medicine at The University of Vermont is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The University of Vermont designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credit is claimed online at My Credits.
For more information please contact: Teaching.Academy@med.uvm.edu