Evaluations
Evaluations will appear here at the conclusion of each day of the Forum. This page will remain open for 30 days after the conclusion of the Forum.
Please note that all Lightning Talks in the same block will have the same evaluation
Lightning Talks Block 1: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
Lightning Talks Block 1: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Enhancing Prelicensure Healthcare Students' Confidence in Managing Patient Aggression through Interprofessional Simulation | Patrick Heagey, West Chester University of Pennsylvania | Evaluation |
| From Remediation to Growth: Coaching Conversations That Turn Struggling Learners into Successful Physicians | Cory Gerwe, Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University | Evaluation |
| AI-Guided Ultrasound for Integrating Anatomy and Clinical Skills Through Feedback-Driven Learning | Hana Abualadas, Mercer University School of Medicine | Evaluation |
| Beyond Peer Teaching: Distributed Leadership as a Framework for Developing Student Educators | Caitlin Howe, Drexel University College of Medicine | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 2: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
Lightning Talks Block 2: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Embedding Interpersonal and Communication Skills Assessment in Foundational Science Education Using One-Minute Peer Presentations | Joshua Costin, Nova Southeastern University | Evaluation |
| Growing Leaders Over Four Years: A Longitudinal Admissions Ambassador Model That Evolves with Its Student Partners | Amir Zafaranian, The Robert Larner MD College of Medicine at the University of Vermont | Evaluation |
| A Longitudinal Program Director and Mentorship Model for Growth-Oriented Assessment and Holistic Learner Development in Residency | Jocelyn Greely, Baylor College of Medicine | Evaluation |
| Beyond Skills Acquisition: Simulation's Role in Professional Identity Formation and Holistic Learner Development Across Medical Student Cohorts | April Hatcher, University of Kentucky | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 3: Proactive Learner Support and Recovery
Lightning Talks Block 3: Proactive Learner Support and Recovery
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Evaluating the Accuracy of Automated Closed Captioning in Medical Education: Implications for Accessibility and Comprehension | Alessandra Barlas, SUNY Upstate Medical University | Evaluation |
| Developing the Medical Learner: An Integrated Support Course for Students Repeating the First Year | Melinda Harrison, University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine | Evaluation |
| From HyFlex Data to Student Support: Building an Early-Identification Proactive Support Pathway for Preclinical Learners | Oleksii Hliebov, Ross University School of Medicine | Evaluation |
| From At-Risk to On-Track: Redesigning Student Support | Nancy Hurwitz, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 4: Redefining Competence: Professional Identity, Collaborative Learning, and Resilience in an AI-Shaped World
Lightning Talks Block 4: Redefining Competence: Professional Identity, Collaborative Learning, and Resilience in an AI-Shaped World
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Evaluating the Impact of Mini-SIMs Compared to Large-Scale Simulations in Undergraduate Medical Education | Shanen Emmanuel, Somerset Foundation Trust | Evaluation |
| Redefining Learner Competencies in an AI-Shaped Learning Environment: A Randomized Pilot Study | Cameron Mayberry, Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine | Evaluation |
| Beyond ChatGPT: Designing a Grounded AI Learning Environment for Medical Education | Cameron Mayberry, Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine | Evaluation |
| Coach, Not Crutch: A Near-Peer Framework for Responsible AI Integration in Medical Student Learning | Nitya Kodali, Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 5: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
Lightning Talks Block 5: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professional Identity Formation: Developing Medical Students' Skills in Giving and Receiving Peer Feedback | Emily Granickas, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell | Evaluation |
| Impact of a Remote Suturing Workshop for Clinical Year Physician Assistant Students: A Qualitative Study | Patricia Rose, Northwestern University - Feinberg School of Medicine | Evaluation |
| Hitting the Ground Walking: A Near-Peer Resource Initiative to Support Medical School Transition and Learner Development | Danny Habbas, Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine | Evaluation |
| Optimizing Training of Novel Techniques in Facial Plastic Surgery: Lessons from a National Fellowship Survey | Debora Vargas, SUNY Upstate Medical University | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 6: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
Lightning Talks Block 6: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Longitudinal Student Support using a Wellness Road Map | Kate Carnevale, Boston University, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine | Evaluation |
| Emergency Medicine Escape Room: An Interactive Strategy to Cultivate Clinical Reasoning and Collaborative Learning | Lauren Hoover, Mercer University | Evaluation |
| How Clinician-Educators Learn to Seek Feedback on Their Own Teaching: A Narrative Inquiry | Kiran Pandit, Geisinger College of Health Sciences | Evaluation |
| A Student-Mentor Model of Developing Sex and Gender Based Medicine Resources | Sneha Chaturvedi, Washington University School of Medicine | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 7: Proactive Learner Support and Recovery
Lightning Talks Block 7: Proactive Learner Support and Recovery
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| A Faculty- and Tutor-Led Remediation Process Using AI-Generated Summaries and Practice Questions | Nicolas Herrera, Touro University Nevada | Evaluation |
| Power of Second Chances: Remediation Policies in the Master of Preclinical Science Program – A Compassionate Pathway for Student Success | Iuliia Zhuravlova, Mercer University School of Medicine | Evaluation |
| From Student Deficits to System Design: Building Sustainable Learner Success | Lucy Kibe, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science | Evaluation |
| A Second Chance at What? Rethinking Rigor Through Equitable Reassessment | Leah Hammer, West Virginia University | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 8: Redefining Competence: Professional Identity, Collaborative Learning, and Resilience in an AI-Shaped World
Lightning Talks Block 8: Redefining Competence: Professional Identity, Collaborative Learning, and Resilience in an AI-Shaped World
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fostering Professional Identity Formation in Pediatric Residency: A Parallel Methods Pilot of a Longitudinal Asynchronous Professionalism Curriculum | Audrea Burns, Baylor College of Medicine | Evaluation |
| Beyond the End-of-Course Evaluation: A Shared Development Model for Understanding How Students Actually Study | Christina Beattie, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine | Evaluation |
| From Essay to AI: Chat-Based Simulations in Preclinical Medical Education | Caitlin Duffy, The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell | Evaluation |
| Exploring the Use of Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Virtual Reality in Teaching and Evaluating Communication Skills in Urology: A Pilot Study | Mohammed Saad, Newham University Hospital | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 1: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
Lightning Talks Block 1: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Approaching Professionalism with a Growth Mindset: A Two-Tiered, Coaching-Centered Approach to Faculty Professionalism | Ashley Fernandes, The Ohio State University College of Medicine/Nationwide Children's Hospital | Evaluation |
| Calcium Homeostasis Loops in Medical Education | Sophie Whitehead, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine | Evaluation |
| Learning to Give Feedback Well: An AI Tutor for Health Professions Students | Steve Garwood, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine | Evaluation |
| Addressing Learning Gaps Through Near-Peer Supplemental Instruction in Graduate Biomedical Science Education | Emily Marshall, University of Alabama at Birmingham | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 2: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
Lightning Talks Block 2: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beyond Assessment: Lessons from Teaching and Learning Across UK and Australian Medical Education | Sophia Williams, Northern Health, Melbourne, Australia | Evaluation |
| From Reaction to Reflection: An Arts-Based Approach to Building Feedback Resilience in Medical Students | Krishna Mohan Surapaneni, Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute | Evaluation |
| A Second Chance Without Starting Over: Designing Topic-Level Reassessment | Munder Zagaar, Baylor College of Medicine | Evaluation |
| An Active-Style Integrated Sciences Lecture to Complement a Student Participation Curriculum | Jeffrey Sosnowski, University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 3: Proactive Learner Support and Recovery
Lightning Talks Block 3: Proactive Learner Support and Recovery
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Growth Mindset, Sense of Belonging, and Academic Success Across the Medical School Continuum | Joanna Suser, SUNY Upstate | Evaluation |
| Redefining Learner Assessment Review Through Reflection of Holistic Needs with Metacognitive Strategies | Nikita Chavarria, Emory University School of Medicine | Evaluation |
| Lost in Translation: Language, Hierarchy, and the Uneven Terrain of Empathy Development | Namrata Chhabra, American University of Antigua College of Medicine | Evaluation |
| Beyond Failure: Preparing Learners for the Challenges We Create | Jeremy Amayo, Old Dominion University | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 4: Redefining Competence: Professional Identity, Collaborative Learning, and Resilience in an AI-Shaped World
Lightning Talks Block 4: Redefining Competence: Professional Identity, Collaborative Learning, and Resilience in an AI-Shaped World
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beyond Information Retrieval: Using AI Virtual Standardized Patients to Build Clinical Judgment, Communication, and Professional Identity | Jessica Gomes, Rutgers University | Evaluation |
| Preparing AI-Ready Physicians Through Collaborative Neuroscience Education | Samiksha Prasad, Nova Southeastern University | Evaluation |
| Student-Led AI-Assisted 3D Interactive Anatomy Tool to Foster Clinical Reasoning in Anatomy Education | Pooja Rao, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School | Evaluation |
| Implementation of AI-generated podcasts as prework to improve students’ readiness before sessions | Kristian Saied-Santiago, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 5: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
Lightning Talks Block 5: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| The Power of Choice: Learner-Directed Pharmacology Consolidation Before Clerkships | Munder Zagaar, Baylor College of Medicine | Evaluation |
| Development and Evaluation of a Longitudinally Tracked Ambulatory Academic Half-Day Curriculum in an Internal Medicine Residency | Kevin Hess, Norwalk Hospital | Northwell Health | Evaluation |
| From Guidance to Rehearsal: Co-Designing an AI Learner for Difficult Feedback Conversations | Graham Douglas, University of British Columbia | Evaluation |
| Speed Pharm: A Rapid Instructional Model for Developing Integrative Pharmacotherapeutic Reasoning | Li Ma, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Department of Science Education | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 6: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
Lightning Talks Block 6: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pro Humanitate: Cultivating Early Professional Identity Formation Through Mentorship and Reflection with Emeritus Faculty | David Mullins, Wake Forest University School of Medicine | Evaluation |
| Advancing Inclusive Medical Education Across Campuses Through Collaborative Oversight of a Large Problem-Based Learning Program | Sandra B. Haudek, Baylor College of Medicine | Evaluation |
| Beyond a Single Score: Patient-Voiced Clinical Cases to Profile Five Transversal Competencies in Undergraduate Medical Students (Work in Progress) | Jessica Horta-Mandujano, Tecnológico de Monterrey | Evaluation |
| When Feedback Goes Unused: Exploring Why Medical Students Do Not Act on Faculty Feedback | Swarnika Ashwini Gupta, Commonwealth University College of Medicine | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 7: Multiple Topics
Lightning Talks Block 7: Multiple Topics
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Choosing Silence: Exploring Why Medical Students Do Not Seek Feedback During Clinical Learning | Ashraf Mohamad, Commonwealth University College of Medicine | Evaluation |
| The Feedback Faculty Never Receive: Medical Educators' Perceptions of Learner-to-Faculty Feedback in Undergraduate Medical Education | Syamala Bhupathi, Commonwealth University College of Medicine | Evaluation |
| Longitudinal Problem-Based Learning to Reinforce Population Health Concepts in Medical Education | Vandanaa Jayaprakash, Virginia Commonwealth University | Evaluation |
| Artificial Intelligence in Health Professions Education: Understanding the Opportunities and Pitfalls through the Lens of Medical Educators | Sreenidhi Prakash, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 8: Proactive Learner Support and Recovery
Lightning Talks Block 8: Proactive Learner Support and Recovery
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pomodoro-Style Musculoskeletal Exam Microlearning: Engaging Clerkship Students While Promoting Facilitator Skills Development | Moonis Ghani, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas | Evaluation |
| From Struggle to Agency: A Structured Safety Net Program for Learner Reflection, Recovery, and Growth | Samuel Lorry, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine | Evaluation |
| From Tutoring to Developing the Physician-Educator: Evolution of a Four-Year Longitudinal Near-Peer Teaching Elective | Heather Christensen, University Cincinnati College of Medicine | Evaluation |
| The Invisible Learner: Understanding Silent Participation in Small-Group Learning in Medical Education | Khyathi Phani Kumari Ponnuru, Commonwealth University College of Medicine | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 1: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
Lightning Talks Block 1: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cultivating Learner Growth Through Faculty Leadership: Building Psychologically Safe Learning Environments in Graduate Anatomy Education | Gail Elliott, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School | Evaluation |
| From Lapse Detection to Learner Development: Training Clinical Mentors for Growth-Oriented Professionalism Coaching | Andrea Stolar, Baylor College of Medicine | Evaluation |
| Leveling Up Pre-Work: Evaluating the Impact of Gamified Learning on Medical Student Engagement | Nicole Cheung, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell | Evaluation |
| Rationale-Based Pharmacology Multiple-Choice Questions: Cultivating Clinical Reasoning in Pre-Clerkship Education | Nicole Cheung, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 2: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
Lightning Talks Block 2: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Anatomy Simulated Experience (CASE): Update on Longitudinal Integration of Anatomy, Clinical Reasoning, and Procedural Simulation | Sedra Alabed, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School | Evaluation |
| Transforming Team-Based Learning into a Growth-Oriented Formative Assessment: Using Rapid-Fire Active Recall to Consolidate Learning in a Team-Based Learning Format | Rachel Musheyev, SUNY Downstate Medical School | Evaluation |
| Support Without Coaching: Inductive and Deductive Analysis of a Longitudinal Medical Student Coaching Program by Human and AI Coders | Abigail Snook, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth | Evaluation |
| From Punishment to Perseverance: Rethinking Professionalism Remediation in Medical School As Relationship-Centered Second-Chance | Ashley Fernandes, The Ohio State University College of Medicine/Nationwide Children's Hospital | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 3: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
Lightning Talks Block 3: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Reflective Writing as a Growth-Oriented Assessment and Feedback Strategy | Janet Kennedy, Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Evaluation |
| Building Competent Child Psychiatrists: A Growth Oriented, Longitudinal Workplace Based Assessment Program for CAP Fellows | Pascale Chrisphonte, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell | Evaluation |
| From Data to Design: A Session Design Institute for Growth-Oriented Teaching | Jessica Alexander, Ohio University | Evaluation |
| Fostering Medical Student Leadership Through Community-Engaged Wellness Education: The Music, Movement, and Mindfulness (3M) Program | Maria Puglese, Eastern Virginia Medical School at ODU | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 4: Redefining Competence: Professional Identity, Collaborative Learning, and Resilience in an AI-Shaped World
Lightning Talks Block 4: Redefining Competence: Professional Identity, Collaborative Learning, and Resilience in an AI-Shaped World
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Trust, but Verify (Sometimes): Behavioral Patterns of Generative AI Use Across Undergraduate Medical Education | Sophia Velasco, University of Central Florida College of Medicine | Evaluation |
| Perceived Ethical Preparedness for Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Practice: A Cross-Sectional Study of Medical Students and Faculty | Michael Daly, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn NY | Evaluation |
| Thinking Before Prompting: Medical Students' Perspectives on Preserving Clinical Reasoning in the Era of Generative Artificial Intelligence | Venkata Sai Yaswanth Bhooma, Commonwealth University College of Medicine | Evaluation |
| Saying "I Don't Know": Faculty Perspectives on Uncertainty as a Teaching Strategy in Medical Education | Soumya Reddy Enugollu, Commonwealth University College of Medicine | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 5: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
Lightning Talks Block 5: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sketching for Growth: A Low-Stakes, Strengths-Based Formative Assessment Tool in Medical Biochemistry | Janet Kennedy, Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Evaluation |
| Am I Fit for This? Critical Incidents, Self-Doubt, and the Case for Structured Support in Medical Training | Namrata Chhabra, American University of Antigua College of Medicine | Evaluation |
| Graded on Knowledge, Not on Kindness: Students’ Call for Growth-Oriented Feedback on Empathy | Namrata Chhabra, American University of Antigua College of Medicine | Evaluation |
| The Untrained Mentor: Faculty as the Default, Unsupported Architects of Empathy Development | Namrata Chhabra, American University of Antigua College of Medicine | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 6: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
Lightning Talks Block 6: Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| The Moment It Clicked: What Creates "Aha!" Learning Experiences in Medical Education | Nistha Tripathi, Commonwealth University College of Medicine | Evaluation |
| Formative Virology Consolidation Exercises as a Marker of Learner Engagement and Summative Exam Performance in a Pre-Clerkship Medical Course | Adeodata Russ, Wake Forest School of Medicine | Evaluation |
| Cultivating Learner Competence in Emerging Clinical Conditions: Design and Evaluation of the LEARN Curriculum | Anita Chopra, University of Washington | Evaluation |
| Pre–Post Changes in Psychosocial Well-Being Among Medical Students Participating in Near-Peer Mentorship During Step 1 Remediation | Sabrina Khan, Wayne State University School of Medicine | Evaluation |
Lightning Talks Block 7: Proactive Learner Support and Recovery
Lightning Talks Block 7: Proactive Learner Support and Recovery
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| The Hidden Stigma of Academic Support: Medical Students' Perceptions of Seeking Help After Academic Setbacks | Srinidh Ameda, Commonwealth University College of Medicine | Evaluation |
| The Last Bench Learner: Rethinking Engagement Beyond Classroom Participation in Medical Education | Sri Saivardhan Jonnagadala, Commonwealth University College of Medicine | Evaluation |
| The Fear of Being Wrong: How Error Avoidance Shapes Learning Behaviors in Undergraduate Medical Education | Riya Mary Tony, Commonwealth University College of Medicine | Evaluation |
| Bringing Generations Together: A Brief Faculty Development Strategy to Promote Intergenerational Professionalism and Inclusive Learning Environments | Paula Saborío Velasco, Tecnológico de Monterrey School of Medicine and Health Sciences | Evaluation |