Join us March 18 – 22, 2024
The Department of Pediatrics’ annual Medical Education Week will be held March 18-21, 2024. Through a mix of live-streamed lectures, in-person workshops, and interactive sessions, members of the department and the entire University of Wisconsin–Madison community can learn the latest in medical education. Continuing medical education (CME) credit will be available.
Our mission is to emphasize medical education as a cornerstone of the Department of Pediatrics by highlighting innovations and best practices, discussing implementation in our department, and empowering faculty to grow as educators.
Conference Learning Objectives:
- Discuss mechanisms for incorporating scholarly research into one’s own research projects.
- Identify best practices for developing Mentor and Mentee relationships to enhance and grow research projects across interprofessional disciplines.
- Demonstrate how QI initiatives and research directly impacts health care disparities and patient outcomes.
- Develop new methods of implementing best practices in research across disciplines and roles within the department.
- Examine best practices for including diversity, equity and inclusion standards into scholarly work and research projects.
Medical Education Week Session Information
This is an accordion element with a series of buttons that open and close related content panels.
Monday, March 18
Medical Education Week Welcome & Educational Updates
8–9 a.m. via Zoom
Speakers:
Barbara Anderson, MS
– director, Office of Continuing Professional Development. University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Chair, Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership
Kirstin Nackers, MD – associate professor, director of undergraduate medical education, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Saby Colon, MS – manager, Graduate Medical Education, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Learning Objectives:
-
- Discuss new developments in accredited continuing education that support clinician wellbeing and improve patient outcomes.
- Describe the UW Health GME structure, roles and responsibilities, and identify key initiatives
- Summarize the iterative nature of curriculum improvement at SMPH, including the 2022 overall curriculum review.
You down with APP? Yeah, they taught me
12–1 p.m. via Zoom
Speakers:
Adam Bauer, MD – assistant professor, associate residency program director, Division of Neonatology & Newborn Nursery, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
*Dr. Bauer will be moderating this panel
Sarah Redemann, MSN, APNP – APP manager, pediatric specialties, Division of Family Medicine, UW Health
Lynne Sears, NP – nurse practitioner, Division of Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Angela Vitcenda MS, PA-C – associate clinical professor, director of distance education, UW-Madison Physician Assistant Program, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Learning Objectives:
-
- Identify the different roles that Advanced Practice Providers (APP) play within the field of Pediatrics
- Increase collaboration between APP and trainees to promote increased opportunities for trainee education
- Utilize the unique roles of APP within Pediatrics to improve clinical care
Tuesday, March 19
Changes to the ACGME General Pediatrics Program Requirements: Rationale, Themes, and Local Impact
8–9 a.m. via Zoom
Speaker:
Dan Sklansky, MD – associate professor, residency program director, Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Learning Objectives:
-
- Describe the ACGME’s rationale for shifts in the Pediatrics Program Requirements
- Examine how the ACGME changes will affect educational experiences for residents at the University of Wisconsin
- Outline the local logistical changes UW Pediatrics will undertake to be compliant with the details and spirit of the updated ACGME requirements
Educational Scholarship: A Modern Guide to Dissemination
12–1 p.m. via Zoom
Speakers:
Madison Aracher, MD – fellow, Department of Pediatrics, UNC School of Medicine
Alana Painter, MD – assistant professor. Division of Hospital Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Nationwide Children’s
Kristin Sundy-Boyles, MD – fellow, Department of Pediatrics, UNC School of Medicine
Eric Zwemer, MD – Division of Hospital Pediatrics, UNC School of Medicine
Learning Objectives:
-
- Identify early opportunities to plan for and troubleshoot barriers to scholarly project dissemination
- Compare and contrast venues for dissemination of scholarly work in medical education
- Identify effective strategies for academic writing and promotion
Wednesday, March 20
ExPLQR: Creating a Curriculum
8-9 a.m. via zoom
Speakers:
Michelle Kelly, MD, PhD – professor, Division of Hospital Medicine & Complex Care, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Taylor House, MD, MS –assistant professor, Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Madeline Kieren – researcher, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, Hospital Medicine and Complex Care Research Program, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Learning Objectives:
-
- Identify when curriculum development applies to a need
- Describe the use of Kern’s framework in developing a curriculum
- Examine opportunities for advancing your work and making it count
New Adventures in Simulation: A Panel Discussion
12–1 p.m. via Zoom
Speakers:
Sushant Srinivasan, MD – associate professor, Division of Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
*Dr. Srinivasan will be moderating this panel
Adam Bauer, MD – assistant professor, associate residency program director, Division of Neonatology & Newborn Nursery, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Irene (Allie) Hurst, MD, MS – assistant professor, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Sima Ramratnam, MD, MPH – assistant professor, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Tyler Sternhagen, MD – chief residents, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Learning Objectives:
-
- Discuss novel applications of simulation-based education within the Department of Pediatrics
- Describe potential barriers to developing an idea into reality
- List possible next steps after generating an idea for simulation-based education
Thursday, March 21
Pediatric Grand Rounds
7:30–8:30 a.m. via Zoom and HSLC 1335
Title: The Science of Teaching the Art of Medicine: Empathy and Improv in Medical Education
Workshop: Medical Improv
Following Dr. Zelenski’s workshop, she will be giving the workshop “Medical Improv” from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. in HSLC 3110D
Pediatric Grand Rounds and Workshop Speaker:
Amy Zelenski, PhD – associate professor, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Learning Objectives:
-
- Examine strategies to adjust behavior in real time to respond to audience/listener feedback.
- Apply improv techniques to manipulate vocal, emotional, and physical presence to communicate more effectively.
- Create new ways to move a situation forward more productively by adding your unique perspective.
Friday, March 22
Empowering Trainees to Think, to Do, and to Human in the Medical Learning Environment
8-9 a.m. via zoom
Speaker:
Jessica Babal, MD – associate professor, interim division chief, Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Learning Objectives:
-
- Describe the think, do, human model for guiding trainee skill development
- Explore challenges, opportunities, and strategies in empowering learners to think, do, human
- Discuss strategies of caring for yourself, the learner, and patients when things go awry
Workshop: Finding Your Passion in Academic Medicine
1:15–3 p.m. in HSLC 1335
Speakers:
Mala Mathur, MD, MPH, FAAP– associate professor, director of Professional Development, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH– professor, interim department chair, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Learning Objectives:
-
- Summarize how finding your professional passion can contribute to well-being
- Develop your own mission and vision statements to guide your professional work
- Describe the benefits of mentorship and create a mentoring network for yourself
Accreditation Statement
 |
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. |
| American Medical Association (AMA)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.5 ANCC contact hours. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.95 CEUs or 10.5 hours. |
|
The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Reva Finkelman at rfinkelman@wisc.edu. All requests must be made at least one month prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met.