Frequently Asked Questions
Why am I not getting the correct rate when registering?
Why am I not getting the correct rate when registering?
Your membership may be listed under a different email address than the one you are trying to use to register. Check and make sure that you are using the same email address for both. If you are still having issues, please fill out the form below. If the form is not properly loading below, please click here. If you are a new member, please know that our system can take up to three days to update new memberships.
If you have followed the steps above and are still facing difficulties, please contact us at support@iamse.org.
How do I get the student rate?
How do I get the student rate?
If you are a student member of IAMSE, if you use the same email address that you use for your membership, the student rate should be an option for you during registration. If the student rate does not appear or if you are a student who is not a member of IAMSE, please fill out the form below. If the form is not properly loading below, please click here. If you are a new member, please know that our system can take up to three days to update new memberships.
If you have followed the steps above and are still facing difficulties, please contact us at support@iamse.org.
I can only attend part of the forum – do I still have to pay for the whole forum?
I can only attend part of the forum – do I still have to pay for the whole forum?
Yes, you must pay the full registration fee even if you can only attend part of the sessions.
What are the registration fees for the forum?
What are the registration fees for the forum?
The registration fees in USD are as follows:
Registration Type |
Before September 15, 11:59 PM EDT |
September 16 and After |
|---|---|---|
IAMSE Member |
$125 |
$175 |
Non-Member |
$175 |
$225 |
IAMSE Student Member* |
$45 |
$60 |
Non-Member Student* |
$60 |
$75 |
IAMSE Trainee Member* |
$85 |
$115 |
Non-Member Trainee* |
$115 |
$145 |
All prices are listed in USD
*IAMSE defines students as individuals enrolled in a full-time education program, such as programs for BS, MS, PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, etc., or dual-degree program such as MD/PhD or MD/MBA. Proof of full-time student status should be provided by the school or institution.
IAMSE defines trainees as individuals undergoing further full-time supervised training after completion of a doctoral (or equivalent) degree, including interns, residents, fellows, etc. Proof of trainee status should be provided by the school or institution.
What is an Ignite Talk?
What is an Ignite Talk?
Throughout the forum, there will be three ignite talks. These sessions are intended to be highly interactive to ignite and inspire discussions around key ideas or emerging topics. Ignite Presenters are selected by the Virtual Forum Program Committee.
What is a Lightning Talk?
What is a Lightning Talk?
Lightning Talks are short 7-minute live presentations followed by 7-minutes of questions and answers that will provide presenters a chance to share their work, including works in process.
Do I need to download anything to access my sessions?
Do I need to download anything to access my sessions?
All sessions during the virtual conference will be run via Zoom. If you don't already have the zoom application downloaded, you can get it here. We also recommend updating to the latest version of Zoom, which you can do here. We recommend doing this in advance of the sessions.
How do I join my sessions? Will the Zoom links be sent?
How do I join my sessions? Will the Zoom links be sent?
You'll need to access the Event Hub to join your sessions each day. Once you're logged in to the Event Hub, you can click the buttons on the schedule to join each session you signed up for. The Zoom links will not be sent out, the Event Hub will automatically take you to the Zoom room once the session begins.
If you are a presenter and you need the link for your session, please reach out to support@iamse.org.
What’s the cancellation policy?
What’s the cancellation policy?
Your registration fee, minus a $50 US administrative fee, will be refunded when the IAMSE Office receives written notification before September 1, 2026. Substitutions can be made. Refunds will be made on a case-by-case basis after September 1, 2026. No refunds will be made after September 15, 2026.
How do I obtain my receipt?
How do I obtain my receipt?
Once you've completed your registration, you can click the "Invoice" button on the final page. If you have already completed your registration, you may click here to login and view your invoice. You can also request one directly from the IAMSE team by contacting support@iamse.org.
Will I be on video?
Will I be on video?
You will have the ability to turn your camera on or off throughout the sessions, but we ask that you keep yourself muted unless otherwise instructed by presenters. That being said, we'll be taking all questions and conversation from the chat box. Leaving your video off may help not only your connection, but make the session run more smoothly for everyone.
Can I change the program schedule so it shows the time zone I will be in when I participate in the conference?
Can I change the program schedule so it shows the time zone I will be in when I participate in the conference?
Absolutely! If you click here, you can change the preferred time zone for all the schedule listings on the Virtual Forum website.
My friend / colleague / boss wants to join. Can I share my link?
My friend / colleague / boss wants to join. Can I share my link?
While we'd love to have them, they will need to register for the event in order to access the session, even if you share the link directly. The virtual conference is open to anyone, so feel free to have them register here.
My abstract was accepted for a lightning talk. What do I need to know?
My abstract was accepted for a lightning talk. What do I need to know?
Congratulations! Your abstract will be listed on the forum website starting in October. This is also when the finalized schedule will be available. We will be sending out an email to all attendees once this schedule is online. Further instructions, including connection information for you to join the room prior to your session, will be available soon!
What are the sub-themes for the Virtual Forum?
What are the sub-themes for the Virtual Forum?
Designing Holistic Programs: Growth-Oriented Assessment, Feedback, and Learner Development:
- Focusing on holistic, growth-oriented assessment and feedback, this subtheme explores strengths-based approaches and longitudinal mentorship to support continuous learner progress.
- It explores how integrated program design can leverage adaptive learning and second-chance pathways to create meaningful opportunities for reflection, skill-building, and long-term development.
- Explores how structured mentoring can align learners’ strengths and aspirations with career pathways, broaden specialty exposure, and reduce barriers to entry and progression.
Proactive Learner Support and Recovery:
- This subtheme explores proactive learner support and recovery by framing remediation, accommodations, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as compassionate pathways for student success.
- From both educator and student perspectives, it addresses the critical role of professional development and faculty resilience in fostering inclusive, adaptive environments that champion second chances.
Redefining Competence: Professional Identity, Collaborative Learning, and Resilience in an AI-Shaped World:
- This session explores the evolution of health professions education amidst AI advancements, focusing on tailoring precise, lifelong learning and interprofessional education to foster resilient professional identities.
- Participants will address the impact of AI on skill shifts—including deskilling risks—and examine strategies to build human-centered adaptability that connects graduates to individual, social, and environmental needs.