IAMSE 2025 Conference
JUNE 14-17, 2025 CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA
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Focus Session Presenters
Presenters are listed alphabetically by last name. Click on the magnifying glass to read each speaker's bio!
Rowan Admin
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Director of Faculty Development
Focus Session: Teaching Students to Provide Effective Feedback with the Situation-Behavior-Impact (SBI) Framework
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Director of Faculty Development
Focus Session: Teaching Students to Provide Effective Feedback with the Situation-Behavior-Impact (SBI) Framework
Alice Akunyili
Roseman University of Health Sciences, College of Medicine
Associate Professor, Department of Foundational Sciences
Focus Session: Microdosing the Humanities: Integrating the Humanities in the Preclinical Curriculum
Roseman University of Health Sciences, College of Medicine
Associate Professor, Department of Foundational Sciences
Focus Session: Microdosing the Humanities: Integrating the Humanities in the Preclinical Curriculum
Stefanie Attardi
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Associate Professor of Histology and Anatomy
Focus Session: Moving Past “Kids These Days”: Leveraging Intergenerational Perspectives to Unlock Teaching & Learning Together
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Associate Professor of Histology and Anatomy
Focus Session: Moving Past “Kids These Days”: Leveraging Intergenerational Perspectives to Unlock Teaching & Learning Together
Chinthaka Balasooriya
University of New South Wales
Associate Professor of Medical Education
Focus Session: Integrating AI in Medical Education: A Future-Focused Framework
University of New South Wales
Associate Professor of Medical Education
Focus Session: Integrating AI in Medical Education: A Future-Focused Framework
Kenn Barron
James Madison University
Professor
Focus Session: Promoting Well-Being and Resilience in Historically Underserved Students
James Madison University
Professor
Focus Session: Promoting Well-Being and Resilience in Historically Underserved Students
Kyle Bauckman
NSU MD
Assistant Dean of Curricular Affairs and Associate Professor
Focus Session: I Am the Very Model of A Modern Medical Student: Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Study Approaches
NSU MD
Assistant Dean of Curricular Affairs and Associate Professor
Focus Session: I Am the Very Model of A Modern Medical Student: Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Study Approaches
Krista Blackwell
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Assistant Professor
Focus Session: Get Your ACT Together: Rediscovering Joy as Health Professions Educators and Learners
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Assistant Professor
Focus Session: Get Your ACT Together: Rediscovering Joy as Health Professions Educators and Learners
Katrina Borom
Texas A&M College of Medicine
Director, Rural GME Operations
Focus Session: Advancing Rural Medical Education: Strategies for Success
Texas A&M College of Medicine
Director, Rural GME Operations
Focus Session: Advancing Rural Medical Education: Strategies for Success
Lynn Bragan
AACOM
Director of Learning Programs and Projects
Focus Session: Promoting Well-Being and Resilience in Historically Underserved Students
AACOM
Director of Learning Programs and Projects
Focus Session: Promoting Well-Being and Resilience in Historically Underserved Students
Kevin Brandom
University of Exeter
Associate Professor of Medical Education
Focus Session: Focus on Advancing Scholarship in Curriculum Development
University of Exeter
Associate Professor of Medical Education
Focus Session: Focus on Advancing Scholarship in Curriculum Development
Amy Bromley
University of Calgary
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education
Focus Session: Reimagining Undergraduate Medical Education
University of Calgary
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education
Focus Session: Reimagining Undergraduate Medical Education
Sheena Brown
Lincoln Memorial University
Director of Assessment
Focus Session: Embracing Neurodiversity: Enhancing Inclusivity and Support for Neurodivergent Health Professions Faculty, Staff, and Students
Lincoln Memorial University
Director of Assessment
Focus Session: Embracing Neurodiversity: Enhancing Inclusivity and Support for Neurodivergent Health Professions Faculty, Staff, and Students
Mercedes Byrd
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Librarian, Hope Brings Strength Health Science Library
Focus Session: Enhancing Medical Student Learning through AI-Assisted Wrong Answer Journal Analysis
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Librarian, Hope Brings Strength Health Science Library
Focus Session: Enhancing Medical Student Learning through AI-Assisted Wrong Answer Journal Analysis
Amanda Chase
Nova Southeastern University
Associate Professor of Medical Education
Focus Session: Empowering Educators: Strategies for Incorporating AI Tools into Case-Based, Self-Directed Learning Experiences
Nova Southeastern University
Associate Professor of Medical Education
Focus Session: Empowering Educators: Strategies for Incorporating AI Tools into Case-Based, Self-Directed Learning Experiences
Zhi Xiong Chen
National University of Singapore
Associate Professor and Assistant Dean of Education
Focus Session: Navigating Generational Shifts: A Roadmap for Mentorship, Active Apprenticeship, and Communities of Practice in Modern Education
Focus Session: One World or Many? Challenges and Blind Spots in Contemporary Health Professions Education
National University of Singapore
Associate Professor and Assistant Dean of Education
Focus Session: Navigating Generational Shifts: A Roadmap for Mentorship, Active Apprenticeship, and Communities of Practice in Modern Education
Focus Session: One World or Many? Challenges and Blind Spots in Contemporary Health Professions Education
Namrata Chhabra
American University of Antigua College of Medicine
Professor and Associate Dean
Focus Session: Intergenerational Collaboration in Health Professions Education
American University of Antigua College of Medicine
Professor and Associate Dean
Focus Session: Intergenerational Collaboration in Health Professions Education
Sarah Chhabra
University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Assistant Professor
Focus Session: Intergenerational Collaboration in Health Professions Education
University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Assistant Professor
Focus Session: Intergenerational Collaboration in Health Professions Education
Youngjin Cho
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Associate Professor of Immunology
PDWS: Integrating Basic Science and Clinical Medicine: From Curriculum to Classroom to Learner Assessment Part 1
PDWS: Integrating Basic Science and Clinical Medicine: From Curriculum to Classroom to Learner Assessment Part 2
Focus Session: Empowering Health Professions Students: Leveraging Generative AI for Critical Appraisal and Deep Learning
Focus Session: NextGen Course Directing: Adapting Our Approaches for the Evolving Needs of Adult Learners
Focus Session: Leveling Up Your Generative AI Tool Kit: Crafting custom GPTs for Tomorrow’s Healthcare Education
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Associate Professor of Immunology
PDWS: Integrating Basic Science and Clinical Medicine: From Curriculum to Classroom to Learner Assessment Part 1
PDWS: Integrating Basic Science and Clinical Medicine: From Curriculum to Classroom to Learner Assessment Part 2
Focus Session: Empowering Health Professions Students: Leveraging Generative AI for Critical Appraisal and Deep Learning
Focus Session: NextGen Course Directing: Adapting Our Approaches for the Evolving Needs of Adult Learners
Focus Session: Leveling Up Your Generative AI Tool Kit: Crafting custom GPTs for Tomorrow’s Healthcare Education
Colleen Croniger
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Associate Professor of Nutrition and Assistant Dean for Basic Science Education
Focus Session: Empowering Health Professions Students: Leveraging Generative AI for Critical Appraisal and Deep Learning
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Associate Professor of Nutrition and Assistant Dean for Basic Science Education
Focus Session: Empowering Health Professions Students: Leveraging Generative AI for Critical Appraisal and Deep Learning
Alverno Devine
Kern National Network for Flourishing
Program Manager
Focus Session: Strengthened by Differences, Connected in Community: Bridging Toward Belonging in Health Professions Education
Kern National Network for Flourishing
Program Manager
Focus Session: Strengthened by Differences, Connected in Community: Bridging Toward Belonging in Health Professions Education