October 2025
Title: Coaching Across the Continuum of Medical Education
Description: This session, led by Dr. Teresa Lazar with discussant Dr. Andrew Menzin, explores the role of coaching in supporting residents during their transition to residency. It examines residents’ perceptions of coaching, defines its purpose within medical education, and highlights outcomes of structured coaching programs designed to enhance growth and performance.
Speakers:
Speakers: Teresa Lazar, MD, MSEd
Alice Fornari, EdD, FAMEE, RDN, HEC-C
Discussant: Andrew W. Menzin, MD, MBA, ACC, FACOG, FACS
Watch – Coaching Across the Continuum of Medical Education | Dr. Teresa Lazar & Dr. Andrew Menzin
September 2025
Title: Simulation Education to Manage Microaggressions
Description: This session, presented by Dr. Tiffany Moadel, MD, FACEP, examines the impact of workplace-based microaggressions on physician wellness and burnout. It highlights real-world examples encountered in medical settings and explores strategies for recognizing and addressing them. The discussion also compares classroom-based and simulation-based approaches to teaching awareness and response skills in medical education.
Speakers:
Tiffany Moadel MD, FACEP
Alice Fornari, EdD, FAMEE, RDN, HEC-C
Watch – Addressing Microaggressions in Medicine | Dr. Tiffany Moadel & Fornari
May 2025
Title: The Contributions of Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) to GME Trainees’ Workplace Learning
Description: This session explored how Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) enhance graduate medical education by guiding trainees in the clinical workplace. Attendees gained insights into the key factors that support APCs in their educational roles and how their involvement improves workplace learning.
Speakers:
Andrea M. Barker, MPAS, PA-C
Alice Fornari, EdD, FAMEE, RDN, HEC-C
View Slides: APC Contributions to GME Trainee Learning
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