Announcements 

Congratulations!

The following Teaching Academy and LCOM community members were recognized at the 2025 Teaching Academy Induction and Award Ceremony on Friday, January 17.

The Teaching Academy also inducted 28 new members.

Teaching Academy Awards for Teaching and Educational Excellence

Innovation in Curriculum Development or Pedagogy
Deirdre O’Reilly, MD, MPH, FAAP
Department of Pediatrics

Educational Scholarship
Abigail Hielscher, PhD
Department of Neurological Sciences

Outstanding Contribution
Nathan Jebbett, PhD
Department of Neurological Sciences

Medical Group Education Awards

UVMHN Medical Group Educational Scholarship Grant 
“Improving Pediatric Emergency Readiness in our Rural New York Network Hospitals”
PI: David Nelson, MD
Co-I: Laura Mulvey, MD; Daniel Ackil, MD
Department of Emergency Medicine

Continuing Medical and Interprofessional Education (CMIE) Educator of the Year
Isaura Menzies, MD, MPH
Department of Medicine

Graduate Medical Education (GME) Educator of the Year
Ashley Weisman, MD
Department of Emergency Medicine

Medical Education Grand Rounds

Gen Z in Medical Education: 6 Critical Areas for Reflection on Professionalism, Teaching, and Learning in Health Professions Training

Friday, February 7, 2025l 12:00-1:00PM; Zoom

Stefanie Attardi, PhD, Associate Anatomy Professor at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

Kara Sawarynski, PhD, Assistant Dean for Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement at Oakland University William Beaumont  

This session will help medical education stakeholders understand the four major generations in training and explore generational research to better appreciate Gen Z’s experience in current programs. The session will culminate with the 6 Critical Areas for Reflection tool, designed to help stakeholders collaboratively define and refine key elements of modern medical education, fostering effective strategies to engage, teach, and learn alongside Gen Z.

RSVP to Teaching.Academy@med.uvm.edu to receive the Zoom link.

Questions about The Teaching Academy?
Please contact: teaching.academy@med.uvm.edu

The Decline of Basic Ophthalmology in General Medical Education: A Scoping Review and Recommended Potential Solutions
Liao J, Wright RR, Vora GK. (2024). The Decline of Basic Ophthalmology in General Medical Education: A Scoping Review and Recommended Potential Solutions. Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, 11. https://doi.org/10.1177/23821205241245635

Experience of Medical School Faculty in the Transition From Lectures to Active Learning: A Phenomenographic Study
Huggett K,  Smith G, Hsieh P, Ownby A. Experience of Medical School Faculty in the Transition From Lectures to Active Learning: A Phenomenographic Study. Academic Medicine ():10.1097/ACM.0000000000005967, January 6, 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000005967

A Model Curriculum For New Faculty Coaches in Undergraduate Medical Education
Tippit TL, Chi I, Survey JT. (2024). A Model Curriculum For New Faculty Coaches in Undergraduate Medical Education. Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, 11. https://doi.org/10.1177/23821205231217896

Transition to Residency Courses: Recommendations for Creation and Implementation
Heidemann LA, Rustici M, Buckvar-Keltz L, Anderson A, Plant J, Morgan HK, Goforth J, Atkins KM. (2024). Transition to Residency Courses: Recommendations for Creation and Implementation. Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, 11. https://doi.org/10.1177/23821205231225009

Pediatric Intersession: An Upfront Flipped-Classroom Curriculum to Promote Pediatric Clerkship Readiness
Congdon M, Goldstein L, Maletsky KD, Craven M, Rose S, Devon EP. (2024). Pediatric Intersession: An Upfront Flipped-Classroom Curriculum to Promote Pediatric Clerkship Readiness. Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, 11. https://doi.org/10.1177/23821205241229774

Creating Accessible Online Content for Health Professions Education
Huth K, Newman L, Meeks L, Wolbrink T. Creating Accessible Online Content for Health Professions Education. Academic Medicine ():10.1097/ACM.0000000000005970, January 6, 2025.  DOI: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000005970

Principles for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in and for Medical Education
The AAMC develops new guidance for integrating AI into medical education. The International Advisory Committee for AI (IACAI) Vision and Integration Frameworks offer concrete recommendations at the intrapersonal, individual, institution, national, and international levels. The IACAI is seeking feedback on these resources (share your thoughts)  : https://www.aamc.org/about-us/mission-areas/medical-education/principles-ai-use?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=geanewsletter&utm_content=newsletter

February 2025

How has the Teaching Academy made a difference in your work?

As we look forward to celebrating our 10^th anniversary this spring, we’d love to hear your stories! What kind of impact has the Teaching Academy had for you? We will share these stories at our various upcoming anniversary events.

Share your stories here: https://qualtrics.uvm.edu/jfe/form/SV_afbZ2zFZZ1fpXAa

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