Are your lectures a firehose of information, or, more importantly, do your students feel that way? This session will teach you how to turn traditional lectures into engaging learning experiences without giving up the lecture format. Find out why lectures still play a role in medical education, learn how to incorporate clinical cases and active learning strategies, and develop a consistent, visually appealing style. Join Ted Chauvin, PhD to transform dense material into lively lessons that truly ...

In this recorded session, the presenters cover the considerations that programs and faculty should contemplate concerning residents prescribing controlled medications. It includes the different restrictions residency programs have utilized and an example of a tiered approach allowing residents more prescribing capabilities, while trying to protect the patient, resident, faculty, and program. Faculty Advancing Medical Education in Residency (FAMER) is a series developed by WSU Graduate Medical Ed...

There are many models for inpatient rounding and ambulatory precepting. Presenting in the presence of patients (PIPP) is one model of precepting that is done in the room with patients (and sometimes family) present. PIPP has many benefits for patients, trainees, and medical educators, including increased patient engagement, and increased frequency of direct observation of learners. This recorded session highlights some of these benefits, busts common myths about PIPP, and provides a framework fo...

In this recorded session, participants will learn an evidence-based approach for coaching residents to lead effective family meetings. Review strategies to prepare the learner for success, address challenges in the moment, and provide compassionate and actionable feedback.Faculty Advancing Medical Education in Residency (FAMER) is a series developed by WSU Graduate Medical Education programs and the Office for Faculty Affairs and Continuing Professional Development. The program is designed to de...

Delivery of high-quality feedback to learners is complicated but a necessary step in promoting growth and ensuring meeting programmatic standards. While many articles and approaches to feedback are prominent in the medical education literature, one well-established approach outside of the medical world can be found in the book “Radical Candor” by Kim Scott.In this recorded eLearning session, we will review the four types of feedback described in the book with relevant examples from each, and dem...

Standardized tests remain a common method intended to assess medical knowledge in health professions training. That said, there is plenty of evidence in the literature that many factors, in addition to pure medical knowledge, contribute to standardized test scores. When learners struggle with passing standardized tests, it can often be difficult to assess which of these factors are contributing. This recorded FAMER session introduces the self-regulated learning framework, as well as a test-takin...

The future of healthcare is being shaped by innovative thinkers—many of whom are neurodiverse, with learning and attentional differences. Their unique perspectives, problem-solving skills, and resilience make them invaluable contributors to medicine. But how can we create environments where they truly thrive?In this eLearning course, you’ll explore practical strategies, resources, and support systems that empower neurodiverse learners to succeed, helping foster a more inclusive and dynamic healt...

In this eLearning, Susan Hecker, MD, FACP, and Jennifer Troiano, MD, explore common reasons why students may struggle with multiple-choice (MCQ) assessments. Faculty content experts will gain practical strategies for supporting learners and helping them build the skills needed for exam success.This session was organized by the Office for Faculty Affairs and Continuing Professional Development. If you have questions about the content, please contact us.

In this recorded session, participants learn a novel approach to debriefing critical events that commonly occur in the clinical environment, such as patient death, deterioration, and conflict with patients and families. Using example cases, participants review an evidence-based six-step framework for debriefing and practice addressing common debriefing challenges. ____________________________________________________________________Faculty Advancing Medical Education in Residency (FAMER) is a se...

Adapted by the Office for Faculty Affairs and Continuing Professional Development from a live session presented by Dr. Ranna Nash, Disability Resource Professional, and Holly Ashkannejhad, J.D., Compliance and Civil Rights Director/Title IX Coordinator/ADA Coordinator, this eLearning provides faculty and staff with a clear overview of legal responsibilities under federal disability laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Through intera...