In April's Issue:
FAME Focus
Medical Education Day - September 24, 2025
Northwestern Simulation - FAME Spotlight
Promotion Resources
FAME Events
April 10 - Examining Medical Education Curricula on the Social Determinants of Health Using NASEM's 5 A's Framework (Awareness, Adjustment, Assistance, Alignment, and Advocacy)
April 23 - How Coaching Can Help You Become A Better Mentor
Looking Forward | May Virtual Events
Previous Session Recordings
Approaching Deadlines
April 30 - Extended Deadline - MS in Health Professions Education
May 1 - Call for Applications - Macy Faculty Scholars Program
May 2 - Nominations - CGHE Outstanding Educator of the Year Award
May 14 - Global Health Education Day
May 21 - 22 - TEACHx
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Medical Education Day | Keynote Speaker Announcement
The Feinberg Academy of Medical Educators is excited to announce Sanjay V. Desai, MD as the 15th Annual Medical Education Day Keynote speaker. He is the Chief Academic Officer and Group Vice President of Medical Education of the American Medical Association (AMA). Dr. Desai is deeply passionate about advancing health professions education to better prepare learners for the complex and evolving healthcare landscape.
His keynote address on Precision Education will begin at 12:00pm on September 24, 2025 in Hughes Auditorium. More details to come.
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Call for Abstracts | 15th Annual Medical Education Day
Proposal submissions for the 15th Annual Medical Education Day will open May 2025.
Proposals will be reviewed by the Medical Education Day Committee and decisions will be communicated in late June. Proposals must be submitted by June 2 at 11:59 pm for consideration. More details to come.
| | In this month's newsletter, we’re excited to share the latest developments from Northwestern Simulation, including an upcoming course, a recent publication, a new workbook, and more! | | |
Take your teaching to the next level with the Designing and Implementing Simulation-based Mastery Learning Curricula course. This comprehensive, in-person, 3 day course offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from experts in the field and collaborate with peers from various health professions.
Feinberg faculty with teaching responsibilities can register for a discounted price of $1,000; Northwestern Medicine affiliates can pay as low as $2,000.
For more information and to register, visit their website.
7:30AM - 6:00PM, September 25-27, 2025.
240 E Huron Street, Chicago.
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NU Simulation Mass Casualty Drill at NMH
This photo shows a critical moment from our April 4, 2025, mass casualty drill at Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH), staging standardized patients on gurneys before they enter the Emergency Department (ED) during our simulated trauma. Upon arrival at the ED, our medical staff used standardized patients to practice and refine high-pressure skills and mass casualty protocols. The event marks our third mass casualty simulation, giving NMH leadership valuable data about processes that work and those that need improvements. These essential training events allow hospital personnel to train in a safe environment, improving the hospital’s readiness for a catastrophic event.
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Immersive Simulation Day
The Outpatient Simulation Team had the pleasure of hosting an immersive simulation day for 25 NUDOC students from Northeastern University, who spent their spring break exploring medicine.
The day began with hands-on training in ultrasound, arterial line insertion, and central line placement, led by resident instructors. In the afternoon, students engaged in four standardized patient encounters and practiced assessing vital signs with the Harvey Heart Simulator.
Thanks to Dr. Quentin Youmans and Tameka Brannon for their expert leadership, making this day an unforgettable learning experience. We appreciate the enthusiasm and curiosity of the NUDOC students, whose energy made the event a true success. We look forward to continuing to inspire future medical professionals!
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Surgeons and Engineers: A Dialogue on Surgical Simulation
Research Assistant Professor Dr. Jafar Arash Mehr presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS), Surgeons and Engineers: A Dialogue on Surgical Simulation Conference in March. His research uses AI and computer vision to distinguish expert vs. novice performance in suturing, paving the way for data-driven systems that provide objective feedback and improve medical procedure training.
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Elevate Your Academic Career with FAME's Promotion Resources
Are you aiming to advance your academic career within the Clinician-Educator (CE) track?
Seek Personalized Guidance
Feinberg faculty can request a FAME promotion advisor or join a peer group for accountability to navigate the promotion process effectively.
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TIME Lecture Series
Thursday April 10, 12:00 - 1:00PM
Examining Medical Education Curricula on the Social Determinants of Health Using NASEM's 5 A's Framework (Awareness, Adjustment, Assistance, Alignment, and Advocacy)
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Describe how "NASEM's 5A's" provides a framework to categorize SDOH curricular content in undergraduate medical education (UME).
- Evaluate UME curricular content for fostering knowledge and skills at the clinical and systems level that can impact the social drivers of health.
- Determine which curricular strategies are more appropriate for teaching skills that can impact social drivers of health and go beyond the prevalence and pathophysiology of SDOH.
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Ashti A Doobay-Persaud, MD
Co-Director, Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health - Center for Global Health Education Associate Professor, Medicine (Hospital Medicine), Medical Education
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Loel S. Solomon, PhD, MPP
Professor, Health Systems Science Program Director, Phase 3 Selectives Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine
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Education Scholarship Series [FACULTY ONLY]
Wednesday April 23, 12:00 - 2:00PM
How Coaching Can Help You Become A Better Mentor
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this discussion, participants will be able to:
- Explain the different roles of coaches, mentors, advisors, and sponsors.
- Practice using coaching skills.
- Incorporate coaching skills into their interactions with mentees and colleagues.
Location:
Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center, Trienens Conference Room, 1M-209, 303 E. Superior Street, Chicago IL, 60611
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Angira Patel, MD, MPH
Associate Chair for Faculty Development, Department of Pediatrics
Professor, Pediatrics (Cardiology) and Medical Education
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Kelly N. Michelson, MD, MPH
Director, Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) - Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities; Julia and David Uihlein Professor of Bioethics and Medical Humanities
Professor, Pediatrics (Critical Care)
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Looking Forward|Upcoming Events
May 8 at 12:00pm - TIME Lecture
TBA
May 21 at 12:00pm - Education Scholarship Session
From Classroom to Clinic to Publication: Transforming Medical Education Through Disability Awareness and PM&R Training
Speaker: Leslie Rydberg, MD
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Extended Application Deadline - MS in Health Professions Education
The application deadline for the Master of Science in Health Professions Education program at Northwestern University has been extended to: Wednesday, April 30th.
MSHPE is a two-year, part-time executive program, designed for educators, clinicians, and healthcare professionals who aim to transform the way healthcare is taught and practiced.
Click here for more information.
April 30th: Application Deadline.
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Applications Open | 2026 Macy Faculty Scholars Program
The Josiah Jr. Foundation lauched the Macy Faculty Scholars Program to develop and nurture future leaders in medical and nursing education. This program offers up to $100,000 per year for two years of salary support, allowing scholars to dedicate 50% of their time to a mentored educational project. Scholars also receive $25,000 annually for professional development and project expenses.
Click here for more information.
May 1st, 2025: Application Portal Opens
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Nominations - CGHE Outstanding Educator of the Year Award
The CGHE Outstanding Educator of the Year Award honors those advancing teaching and learning in global health across Northwestern University's Chicago and Evanston Campuses. Please submit nominations by May 2nd.
Click here to submit nominations.
May 2nd: Nominations Deadline.
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Register - Global Health Education Day
Global Health Education Day is an exciting opportunity to draw together global health researchers, educators, and students. Led by the Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health Center for Global Health Education, this year's event includes a poster session, lunch, and keynote speakers, Dr. Megan Schultz (Medical College of Wisconsin) and Prof. Susan van Schalkwyk (Stellenbosch University).
Click here to register and attend.
May 14th, 12pm - 4:30pm.
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Register - TEACHx
TEACHx, Northwestern's annual conference to showcase experiments in teaching and learning with technology, returns to the Norris University Center in Evanston. The keynote address, "Educating Humans to Thrive in an AI World," will be delivered by José Antonio Bowen a renowned innovator in higher education, music, and technology.
Click here to register and attend.
May 21st - May 22.
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** April 2025 CME Disclosure Information **
Credit Designation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure Statement
The following have no relevant financial relationships to disclose: Drs. Ashti Doobay-Persaud, Loel Solomon, Kelly Michelson, and Angira Patel. FSM’s CME Leadership, Review Committee, and Staff have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. FAME course director, Mary McBride, MD, MEd - consultant for American Heart Association. All the relevant financial relationships for these individuals have been mitigated.
Accreditation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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