1:30–5:00 p.m.
OSR Programming
Highlights
- OSR business meeting and networking
- Engaging discussions on hot topics
- Student showcase presentations
- Open to all students, OSR and non-OSR members
This comprehensive session is designed to inform, connect and inspire medical students across institutions.
Please register using our form. Space is limited.
1:30–5:00 p.m.
Transforming Medical Education: Bridging Curriculum and Student Support through Collaboration
Join your peers from across the continuum of medical education, including those from admissions, financial aid, records, and student diversity affairs, for a three-hour workshop focused on curriculum design and the pivotal role it plays in medical student support and progression.
This engaging session will equip you with tools and techniques vital to measuring and improving curriculum design: collecting data, training staff, developing policy, and managing change in the system.
Who Should Participate
The intended audience for the workshop includes personnel who work directly with medical students, such as:
- Student affairs and medical education professionsals in all specialties, including admissions, financial aid, records, student diversity affairs and more.
- Learning specialists
- Academic support personnel
- Disability service providers
- Curriculum coordinators
Learning Objectives
- Identify critical types of data needed to assess the effectiveness of curriculum design, with a focus on student support, progression, and outcomes.
- Interpret data analysis to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement in curriculum design.
- Assess the impact of staff development programs on both student learning outcomes and staff performance.
- Develop strategies for aligning professional development initiatives with institutional goals, staff needs, and emerging trends in medical education.
- Identify key stakeholders involved in the policy development process for medical education, including faculty, administrators, accreditation bodies, and students.
- Formulate inclusive, evidence-based policies that address the diverse needs of students and faculty.
Intended Outcomes
- Evaluate the alignment of policies with institutional goals, regulatory standards, and evolving trends in healthcare education.
- Develop strategies for managing change that ensure smooth transitions, including clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and ongoing evaluation of change impact.
To Register
- Click on the link in your event confirmation email and log into your AAMC.org account.
- From the website, click Already Registered and log in with your email and confirmation number to log in. Once logged in, you’ll land on the confirmation page.
- Click the button to Modify Reservation. Go back through your registration to add the workshop and pay for it at the end of the registration.
1:30–3:00 p.m.
GSA Bootcamp
An essential orientation for new professionals in:
- Admissions
- Student Affairs
- Financial Aid
- Diversity Affairs
- Student Records
This interaction session will help you:
- Establish a peer network across GSA constituencies
- Understand GSA structure and resources
- Develop a deeper understanding of your role
Please register using our form. Space is limited.
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Mastering the Art of Med Ed Research Grants: Strategies for Success
Presented by SGEA Medical Education Scholarship Research and Evaluation (MESRE) representatives, this hands-on workshop will:
- Teach techniques for identifying funding opportunities
- Guide you in writing competitive grant proposals
- Provide strategies for aligning objectives with funder priorities
- Offer budget justification tips
Perfect for both new and experienced scholars looking to enhance their grant-writing skills.
Please register using our form. Space is limited.