Medical Education Day October 15, 2024

On October 15, 2024, the Feinberg Academy of Medical Educators (FAME) in collaboration with the Department of Medical Education, hosted their 14th annual Medical Education Day. This full-day event focused on exploring and enhancing the future of medical education while honoring exceptional teaching and scholarship.

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Jean Twenge, PhD, a leading expert on generational differences and a professor of psychology at San Diego State University was the 14th Annual Medical Education Day keynote speaker. Her lecture, Understanding Generational Differences: Improving Teaching and Training in Academic Health Professions provided expert insights to help teach, train, and engage across the generations in the workplace.

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"The keynote speaker was wonderful and was interesting as someone who is not a medical educator, but a Feinberg staff member".

What is one thing you learned today?

Mentoring through Generations Panel: Jean Twenge, PhD; Sam Blizzard, BS; Angelique Duenas, PhD; Lois Hedman, DScPT; Catherine Michelson, MD, MHSc; Asantewaa Ture, MD; Eli Zimmerman, MD

"How to anticipate changes we'll need to make to adapt to Gen Z's expectations as they come into residency and start creating supportive conversations now".

What is one thing you learned today?

"This day strengthened my interest in medical education and provided greater insight as to what my role could be".

Medical Education Day features a variety of workshops, engaging lectures, and insightful discussions.

What did you enjoy about Medical Education Day?

Interprofessional Communication Simulations – A Pilot Study: Zoe Listernick, MD

"I enjoyed being able to learn amongst a group of passionate individuals also excited about teaching and medical education".

Bridging the Gap: Building and Sustaining Your Professional Network: Aashish Didwania, MD Ronak Patel, MD Rachel Cyrus, MD

What did you enjoy the most about Medical Education Day?

Innovations in Opioid Use Disorder Education at Feinberg School of Medicine: Gayane Archer, MD

"I enjoyed the Works in Progress panel to hear how presenters developed projects and received real-time feedback".

An Inpatient to Outpatient Handoff Mastery Learning Curriculum for Medical Students: Nick Zessis, MD

What did you enjoy about Medical Education Day?

Putting Feedback and Coaching Skills Into Practice: Emily Olson MD; Priya Jain, MD, MEd

"Connecting with others who are doing Med Ed research; providing feedback to early career faculty".

How Universal Design for Learning and Emerging Technologies are Expanding Opportunities for Neurodiverse Students and Faculty: Mindy Thorpe, MS-IDS, CPO; James R. Stachowiak, MSE, ATP; David S. Noffs, EdD, MPH; Alexia Walleser, MS-IDS

"I enjoyed learning about the ways to better support students' learning (e.g., creating class content that takes into account neurodiversity)".

During Medical Education Day, attendees enjoyed Table Talks—a unique opportunity to connect with fellow health professions educators over lunch in small, engaging groups. Each table was led by a FAME member expert, guiding rich discussions on essential topics like Assessment, Bedside Teaching, Course Development, Coaching, Education Scholarship, and Education Theory.

What did you enjoy about Medical Education Day?

"Mind stretching discussions about learning and life expectations of past and current generations".

Awards Ceremony

The day concluded with an awards ceremony honoring several faculty members with the John X. Thomas, Jr. Best Teachers of Feinberg Award, recently promoted faculty, newly inducted members of FAME, and outstanding faculty, students, residents, and fellows.

Presented by FAME Director, Mary McBride, MD, MEd

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JXT Best Teachers of Feinberg Award Winner - Leslie Rydberg, MD

JXT Lifetime Achievement Award Winner - Lois Hedman, DScPT

FAME Medical Educator Certificate Graduate - Michael Evans, MD

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Housestaff Award Winner - Chris Mattson, MD, MHPE

FAME membership applications are accepted annually each summer for review by the Feinberg Academy of Medical Educators (FAME) Membership Committee. Visit our website for more information.

FAME inducted 34 new members.

Poster Session

Feinberg faculty, students, residents and fellows presented their research at a poster presentation session for this year’s Medical Education. Congratulations to poster winners: Justin Drogos, PT, DPT, Matthew Rudolph, MD, Joseph R. Fuchs, and Maya Navarro, BS.

Save the date for the 15th annual Medical Education Day:

September 24, 2025

Questions? Contact fame@northwestern.edu