Announcements
Welcome New Protégé Members
Kathryn (KC) Collier, MD; Resident; Emergency Medicine
Kelsey Maguire, DO; Resident; Medicine
Massoud Saleki, MD; Resident; Medicine
In the Teaching Academy
Teaching Academy Conference and Member Event Coordinator, Amanda Broder, contributed her event planning skills to the Region VII Medical Education Conference (RMEC), hosted by the University of Vermont’s Student National Medical Association (SNMA) on November 10-11. More than 100 medical and pre-medical students from throughout the Northeast gathered for the conference, “Uplifting Voices: Celebrating Diversity in Medicine,” reflecting SNMA members’ passion for ensuring that people from populations underrepresented in the profession of medicine are empowered to pursue medical careers. Read more about the conference here.
The Teaching Academy celebrated Distinguished Educator Cate Nicholas, MS, PA, EdD on November 28 at a reception of her photographs currently on display in the Teaching Academy office suite. Stop by and see the artwork Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.
Spring Writing Retreat for Medical Educators
Friday, March 22, 2024; 9am-1pm. Are you working on a manuscript? Planning a grant or conference proposal? Do you need time to focus on updates to your CV, personal statement, or teaching portfolio? This half-day retreat will feature dedicated writing time, plus coaching on goal setting, and consultation time with experts on topics such as research design, writing, literature searching, and more. Click here for more information. REGISTER HERE
Just Announced! The NEGEA Annual Conference will take place May 29-31, 2024 at NYU Grossman in NYC!
“Cultivating Creativity and Collaboration: Unleashing Innovation in Medical Education” Registration will open soon.
AAMC Webinar - ChatGPT: Transforming Scholarly Pursuits with Conversational AI
December 15, 1pm. This session will explore ChatGPT’s impact on scholarship by discussing its historical significance, predictive power, and transformative potential. Attendees will learn how ChatGPT has reshaped scholarly pursuits, can aid researchers and learners, and may address future challenges. Click here for more information.
Mid-Career Faculty Development Bootcamp
February 06 - 08, 2024. In a collaboration between Rush Offices of Faculty Affairs and Mentoring Programs, Rosalind Franklin University, and Southern Illinois University, we are offering an outstanding opportunity for associate/full professors and leaders to propel their professional growth. Our innovative, continuing education-eligible course addresses crucial leadership and professional challenges for faculty in different stages of their careers. The bootcamp is considered a CME-acceptable use of time (9 credits) This event will be held virtually on the Zoom platform from February 06 – 08, 2024 (Tuesday – Thursday) 2 – 5 PM Central Daylight Time. To register, please click this link. https://cmetracker.net/RUSH/Publisher?page=pubOpenSub#/event/489233/ Please contact mentoringprograms@rush.edu if you have any questions.
Harvard Medical School Principles of Medical Education: Maximizing Your Teaching Skills
March 20 – 22, 2024, live stream. Incorporating best practices, newer principles of adult learning, and widely available technologies into your teaching can significantly improve your ability to engage and inspire students, residents, fellows, and colleagues. This special program, ranked among Harvard Medical School’s highest-rated CME courses, is a uniquely comprehensive exploration of best practices for teaching medicine at the bedside, in ambulatory settings, and in the classroom. For more information and to register, click here: https://medicaleducators.hmscme.com/