This session, presented by Sonam Kiwalkar, MD, FACP, MEHP and Jennifer Strouse, MD, will introduce the core principles of gamification and game-based learning in medical education, highlighting evidence for how games enhance learner engagement, motivation, and knowledge retention. We’ll connect game design to Bloom’s taxonomy and learning objectives, demonstrate short, low-prep game strategies that fit seamlessly into existing teaching, and showcase successful examples. By the end, faculty will ...

Conflict is to be expected.While members of any team share similar goals, whether that’s meeting a project deadline, serving students effectively, or keeping operations running smoothly, there are times when team members are at odds regarding how that work should be done. In fast-paced, high-pressure environments like higher education, professionals may find themselves in a high-stress conflict before they even recognize it has happened.Whether you are a supervisor, project lead, or team member,...

Feedback is essential to the development of medical trainees, as well as to the ongoing improvement of educators and medical education programs. Learners often perceive that they receive less feedback--and less USEFUL feedback--than educators believe they are giving. This FAMER (Faculty Advancing Medical Education in Residency) session is part 1 of a 2-part mini-series on feedback, focused on having effective feedback conversations. The eLearning version includes a recording of the live session ...

This recorded session is designed for Clerkship faculty to enhance their engagement and development. The session provides a high-level overview of the evolving curriculum and assessment strategies, focusing on aspects relevant to clerkship preceptors. It also highlights best practices in clinical teaching, including adapting to current medical school practices and student needs, and reinforce awareness and response strategies for student mistreatment. This eLearning was developed based on a...

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.

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...

Writing effective multiple-choice questions (MCQs) is key to quality assessment. In this training, we will explore what makes a good MCQ, plus help you generate and edit MCQs of your own. It can be challenging to write MCQs that effectively measure the application of knowledge and clinical problem-solving, but this course will guide you through the process from start to finish. You will learn how to write and edit questions of your own, recognize common MCQ flaws, and get the answers to some Ass...

Writing effective multiple-choice questions can be challenging, but this recorded session provides practical strategies to make the process easier. You’ll learn a step-by-step approach for creating clear, high-quality questions from scratch and discover how to avoid common pitfalls in question design. The session also includes examples and demonstrations to help you refine your skills. Whether you’re new to question writing or looking to improve your technique, you’ll leave with tools to develop...

According to the American Board of Internal Medicine, 8-15% of residents have areas of significant difficulty requiring remediation. Getting an accurate “diagnosis” of why a learner is not meeting expectations is the first step to helping them improve. Diagnosing the learner in need can be challenging in that individuals often have deficits in more than one competency. Additionally, residents with different competency deficits can sometimes present with a similar set of observable behaviors (ex:...