Kara Sawarynski
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Associate Professor & Assistant Dean for Accreditation & CQI
Focus Session: Moving Past “Kids These Days”: Leveraging Intergenerational Perspectives to Unlock Teaching & Learning Together

Corey Shafer
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Medical Student
Focus Session: Moving Past “Kids These Days”: Leveraging Intergenerational Perspectives to Unlock Teaching & Learning Together

Dawn Shell
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Phase Director of Curriculum, SGL Year 1
Focus Session: Teaching Students to Provide Effective Feedback with the Situation-Behavior-Impact (SBI) Framework

Deeksha Sikri
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Pathology Discipline Director
Focus Session: Mad-Libbing Multiverse of Multiple Choice Questions

Mark Speicher
AACOM
SVP
Focus Session: Promoting Well-Being and Resilience in Historically Underserved Students

Amy Stone
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine
Assistant Professor
PDWS: Large Language Models (LLMs) and Their Applications in Health Professions Education
PDWS: Optimizing Teaching and Assessment with AI
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

Krishna Mohan Surapaneni
Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute
Vice Principal & Professor
Towards Interactive Digital Learning with METAPAD: (METAbolic PAthways Decoded) – A Gamification Innovation in Medical Education
Focus Session: Heights are Defined by Roots: Emphasizing the Imperative for Strengthening Bioethical Foundations in the Growing Era of Health Professions Education
Focus Session: In the Sustainability of Planet, We Find Our Own – A Targeted Approach to Integrating Planetary Health into Health Professions Curriculum

John Szarek
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Professor of Pharmacology, Vice Chair of Curriculum in Department of Medical Education
Focus Session: Leveling Up Your Generative AI Tool Kit: Crafting custom GPTs for Tomorrow’s Healthcare Education

Varna Taranikanti
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Associate Professor
Focus Session: Empowering Educators: Strategies for Incorporating AI Tools into Case-Based, Self-Directed Learning Experiences

Thomas Thesen
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Associate Professor of Medical Education
Mapping Curricular Influences on Health Behaviors and Well-Being Using Wearable Devices
PDWS: Large Language Models (LLMs) and Their Applications in Health Professions Education
PDWS: Optimizing Teaching and Assessment with AI
Focus Session: From Bot to Bedside: AI Patient Actors for Training in Clinical Reasoning and Communication Skills

Demidmaa Tuvdendorj
University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine
Associate Professor, Foundational Sciences
Focus Session: Blueprints for Success: Crafting High-Impact Preparation Materials for Flipped Classroom Sessions

Thomas Vida
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine
Associate Professor
Focus Session: Leveling Up Your Generative AI Tool Kit: Crafting custom GPTs for Tomorrow’s Healthcare Education

Gabi Waite
Geisinger College of Health Sciences, School of Medicine
Vice Chair of Education; Professor of Physiology and Immunology
Focus Session: Leveling Up Your Generative AI Tool Kit: Crafting custom GPTs for Tomorrow’s Healthcare Education

Rachel Welch
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
MD-PhD Candidate
Focus Session: Blueprints for Success: Crafting High-Impact Preparation Materials for Flipped Classroom Sessions

Amy Wilson-Delfosse
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Professor of Pharmacology/Associate Dean for Curriculum
Focus Session: Empowering Health Professions Students: Leveraging Generative AI for Critical Appraisal and Deep Learning

Amanda Huee-Ping Wong
National University of Singapore
Instructor
Focus Session: Navigating Generational Shifts: A Roadmap for Mentorship, Active Apprenticeship, and Communities of Practice in Modern Education

Lik Wei Wong
National University of Singapore
Lecturer
Focus Session: Navigating Generational Shifts: A Roadmap for Mentorship, Active Apprenticeship, and Communities of Practice in Modern Education

Roger Wong
Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia
Vice Dean (Education) and Clinical Professor
Focus Session: AFMC's Report and Recommendations on the Final Year of Medical School

Naunihal Zaveri
Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professor of Pharmacology and Founding Faculty
Focus Session: Utilizing the IAMSE DEI Assessment Toolkit: A Rich Resource for Individual, Curricular, Programmatic, and Organizational DEI Assessment

Bei Zhang
University of Vermont
Associate professor of pathology and laboratory medicine
The Power of True Stories: Lessons Learned in the Shoes of Students From Master Adaptive Teachers
Focus Session: Appropriate Interpretation and Use of Student Rating of Teaching: Pitfalls to Avoid and Best Practices for Growth