2025 Medical Education

Journal Club Webinars

April 2025

Title: A Comparison of 3rd-Year vs. 4th-Year Medical Student Graduates: How Do They Perform as Interns in Early Residency?

Description: Do 3rd-year and 4th-year medical students differ in how they perform during the early stages of residency? This session presents research and discussion on clinical readiness, confidence, and intern performance during the transition from medical school to graduate medical education.

Speakers:
Sally Santen, MD, PhD
Julia Caton, MD, EdM
Alice Fornari, EdD, FAMEE, RDN, HEC-C

Watch – Intern Performance in Early Residency | Santen, Caton & Fornari

 


March 2025

Title: Feedback in Medical Education: Praise in Public, Criticize in Private & Feedback Seeking Behavior

Description: This session explores the complex dynamics of giving and receiving feedback in medical education. Through the lenses of “Praise in Public, Criticize in Private” and feedback-seeking behavior, the discussion highlights how feedback culture shapes clinical learning, professional development, and communication in academic medicine.

Speakers:
Andrea Gingerich, MD, MMEd, PhD
Shiphra Ginsburg, MD, PhD
Hosted by Alice Fornari, EdD, FAMEE, RDN, HEC-C

Watch – Feedback in Medical Education | Gingerich, Ginsburg & Fornari

 


 

February 2025

Title: How does the basic science component of medical education contribute to the professional identity formation of medical learners?

Description: How does the basic science component of medical education shape the professional identity of medical learners? This discussion explores the connection between foundational scientific knowledge and the development of a physician’s professional identity.

Speakers:
Janet E. Lindsley, PhD
Joanne Willey, PhD
Alice Fornari EdD FAMEE RDN HEC-C 

Watch - Basic Science & Professional Identity in Med Ed | Janet E. Lindsley

 


January 2025

Title: Professionalism Lapses in Health Professions Training: Navigating the “Yellow Card” Moments for Transformative Learning

Description: How should educators address professionalism lapses in health professions training? Join Dr. Ethan Fried as he explores the concept of “Yellow Card” moments—critical yet constructive interventions that guide learners toward transformative growth.

Speakers:
Ethan Fried, MD, MACP
Elie El-Charabaty, MD, FASN
Alice Fornari EdD FAMEE RDN HEC-C 

Watch - Professionalism Lapses in Health Professions Training | Dr. Ethan Fried