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Explore the role of everyday objects in patient-provider communication

Zoom

"Using improvisation to explore the role of everyday objects in patient-provider communication in the outpatient setting" presented by Dr. Lisa Erdman​. Learning objectives: ​ Articulate the potential impact of everyday objects in non-verbal communication between patient and provider​ Identify medical students’ attitudes towards patient interactions involving inanimate objects ​ Discuss the role of improvisation in improving communication […]

Strategies to Promote Equitable Assessment in the Clinical Learning Environment

Zoom

Strategies to Promote Equitable Assessment in the Clinical Learning Environment presented by Drs. Jennifer Cooper and Nicholas Duca. Learning Objectives:​ Define equity in the context of medical student assessment​ Recognize circumstances that lead to bias and inequitable assessment​ Articulate strategies to promote equitable assessment of medical students in the clinical learning environment Register here

Back to the Basics:  It’s All About Feedback 

Zoom

By the end of this session, participants should be able to:​ Identify characteristics of good feedback​ Apply a framework for providing effective feedback​ Identify strategies for providing feedback in challenging scenarios:​ Lack of insight​ Defensive learner​ Professionalism​ Learner that doesn't integrate feedback Register here

Practical Strategies for Learning Climate Optimization

Zoom

Practical Strategies for Learning Climate Optimization Identify opportunities to support a positive learning climate in your own clinical area Navigate individual and systems level barriers to an optimal learning climate Presented by Dr. Alia Chisty. Register here

Standard-Setting for Clerkship Performance in the Clinical Environment

Zoom

Standard-Setting for Clerkship Performance in the Clinical Environment w/Drs. B. Saunders, M. Nickolich, B. Thompson, and S. Glod Learning objectives: Describe expected behaviors for clinical competence of clerkship students Review the components of the updated clerkship student assessment form Practice clerkship assessment using a case-based approach Register here

Beyond the clicker: Real-time polling tools in classroom teaching

Zoom

Beyond the clicker: Real-time polling tools in classroom teaching with Dr. Roderick Clark and Jackie Ricords. Day: April 17, 2024 Time: Noon to 1 p.m. Learning Objectives: During this session, participants will: Discuss why using pooling tools in courses can increase engagement and evaluate understanding of concepts with active learning. Summarize tool options and best […]

EdVenture 2024 – A Vision for Education at the Penn State College of Medicine

University Conference Center 30 Conference Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

Please see all sessions noted below.  For a calendar invitation, please register at https://pennstatehershey.tfaforms.net/641. 9:00 a.m. – Beth K. Herman, D.Ed. Do we support a positive learning climate for GME trainees? LO’s Identify cultural barriers to an effective learning climate. Discuss the impact of institutional culture on the hidden curriculum. Outline barriers to teaching trainee […]


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