With the recent US Supreme Court decision striking down race-conscious admissions in higher education, institutions are looking to California where the practice has been banned in public schools for nearly 3 decades. Over the past 15 years, UC Davis School of Medicine has tripled enrollment of students from historically excluded groups by developing an admissions model that prioritizes workforce needs and attention to the mission fit, lived experience, and socioeconomic background of each applicant. Dr. Henderson will discuss lessons from UC Davis to assist educational institutions seeking to uphold a commitment to health and education equity.

One of our main tasks as educators is to facilitate the development of professional values in our learners. Too often our conversations around professionalism involve managing and correcting observable behaviors and don't explore the underlying values and motivation. Additionally many trends inside and outside of medicine have challenged traditional definitions and perceptions of professionalism. This lecture will explore current concepts in professionalism and also explore strategies for educators to promote professional identity formation in their learners. 

In this session, the audience will embark on an insightful journey delving into the historical and sociological factors influencing generational distinctions. They will explore the communication preferences across various generational groups, and discuss effective strategies for crafting and delivering health professions education that meets the unique needs of Gen Z learners. 

Session objectives:

1. Recognize the history and sociology behind differences among generations
2. Discern the differences in communication preferences of each of the different generational groups
3. Develop strategies to design and deliver health professions education to meet the needs of Gen Z learners.

In this session, we will introduce a new partnership between AACOM and the University of Virginia's Motivate Lab to study medical student/physician motivation and well-being, and how it can be improved through the Resilient Mindsets in Medicine (RMIM) initiative, where medical instructors are introduced to new strategies on how to approach teaching. To appreciate the problem that our partnership is trying to solve along with possible solutions, recent AACOM National Survey Findings (from over 10,000 participants) of incoming and graduating medical students will be shared along with examples of promising new strategies that instructors are now learning in the Resilient Mindsets in Medicine initiative.

This webinar covers the concept of the hidden curriculum in health professions education, a critical, yet often overlooked, aspect of educational environments that significantly influences teaching and learning experiences. We will explore the theoretical foundations of the hidden curriculum, examining how unspoken norms, values, and beliefs shape our educational environments and impact students' identity formation. Throughout, we will consider practical strategies for educators to recognize and explore the hidden curriculum in their own teaching and practice. Ultimately, this webinar aims to equip medical educators with the insights and tools they need to navigate the hidden curriculum, enhancing the impact of their teaching, and the learning journey of trainee health professionals. The concluding Q&A offers an opportunity for attendees to engage in dialogue, share experiences, and seek advice on implementing presented strategies in their own educational contexts.