You’re invited: Free, inaugural Medical Education Symposium

April 12, 2019  //  FOUND IN: Updates & Resources

The Office of Faculty Development will host its inaugural (and complimentary!) Medical Education Symposium on Sept. 17 at the Ann Arbor Marriott at Eagle Crest. The symposium is a day to focus on techniques and strategies that can improve student and trainee engagement as well as your effectiveness as a teacher.

Featuring four keynote speakers and two breakout sessions, participants will learn about and engage on topics such as:

  • Coaching and mentorship
  • Technology to enhance teaching
  • Quality improvement and patient safety
  • Facilitating difficult discussions in small groups
  • Providing effective feedback
  • Teaching across generations
  • And more!

The day will feature keynote speaker Richard Boyatzis, Ph.D,, distinguished university professor, H.R. Horvitz Professor of Family Business, professor of organizational behavior, Case Western Reserve University.

Click here to see the full agenda.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 17

Time: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Breakfast and lunch provided)

Location: Ann Arbor Marriott at Eagle Crest

Register now!

This workshop is hosted by the Office of Faculty Development, and is for faculty only. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this workshop, or have questions about accessibility, please contact Jordan Wright wjordan@med.umich.edu or 734-764-2574. Please also let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies. Advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange so letting us know at least 2 weeks in advance is much appreciated.

Website: https://faculty.medicine.umich.edu/workshops/medical-education-symposium

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