February 6-11, 2027
The Department of Pediatrics’ annual Medical Education Week will be held February 6-11, 2027. 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.
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.
Continuing medical education (CME) credit will be available.
In-Person & Hybrid Events
Registration coming soon!
Monday–Wednesday morning sessions are virtual only. Thursday morning and afternoon sessions are hybrid and require registration. See within session specific accordions below for all sessions needing registration—Zoom links and locations will be shared with registrants.
*Events marked with an asterisk (*) are hybrid sessions and require registration to attend in person or via Zoom.
Medical Education Week Schedule & Speakers
Below, in the accordion panels, you’ll find the full schedule for the week along with the speakers associated with each session. If a speaker has given permission to record their session, the recording will also be available below for viewing after the event.
*Events marked with an asterisk (*) are hybrid sessions and require registration to attend in person or via Zoom.
Monday, February 8
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8-9 a.m., Updates on Fellowship Training
Updates on Fellowship Training
8-9 a.m., via Zoom
Speaker: Ellen Selkie, MD, MPH – associate professor, fellowship program director, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Public Health and Medicine
12-1 p.m., Panel on The Well-Being on Trainees
Panel on The Well-Being on Trainees
12-1 p.m., Zoom
| Moderator: Forthcoming |
 Panelist: Tess Woodring, MD – assistant professor, Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Transplant and Cellular Therapy, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health |
Panelist: Brianne Camacho, MS – SMPH Director of Financial Aid & Financial Wellness Advising, Office of Student Financial Aid, University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Panelist: Forthcoming |
Tuesday, February 9
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Session Forthcoming
Session Forthcoming
Wednesday, February 10
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Session Forthcoming
Session Forthcoming
Thursday, February 11
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*7:30-8:30 a.m. Pediatrics Grand Rounds
Pediatrics Grand Rounds
7:30-8:30 a.m., HSLC 1345 and Zoom
Speaker: Amy Trowbridge, MD – associate professor, Director of Education, Division of Bioethics and Palliative Care; Department of Pediatrics. Co-Director, University of Washington Palliative Care Training Center
11:30 - Medical Education Week Luncheon
Medical Education Summit Luncheon
Lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m.
12-1 p.m., I Wanna Debate with Somebody- Back to the Future of Pediatric Medical Education
I Wanna Debate with Somebody- Back to the Future of Pediatric Medical Education
12-1 p.m., HSLC 1345, and Zoom
 Moderator: Adam Bauer, MD – associate professor, Division of Neonatology & Newborn Nursery, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health |
Round 1: Nicksic VS Amend
 Speaker: Victoria Nicksic, MD – assistant professor, Associate Fellowship Program Director, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health |
 Speaker: Christina Amend, MD – assistant professor, Fellowship Director, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health |
Round 2: Spindler VS Yanny
 Speaker: Derek Spindler, MD – assistant professor, Associate Residency Program Director, Division of Hospital Medicine & Complex Care, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health |
 Speaker: Megan Yanny, MD – assistant professor, Associate Residency Program Director, Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health |
Round 3: Kitcho VS Freymiller
 Speaker: Caleb Kitcho, MD – Clinical Instructor, Division of Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics |
 Speaker: Casey Freymiller, MD – assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health |
1:15-3 p.m. Dr. Trowbridge Workshop
Dr. Trowbridge Workshop
1:15-3 p.m., HSLC 1345 and Zoom
Speaker: Amy Trowbridge, MD – associate professor, Director of Education, Division of Bioethics and Palliative Care; Department of Pediatrics. Co-Director, University of Washington Palliative Care Training Center
Conference Contacts
Need help? Looking for answers? Reach out to conference lead, Reva Finkelman at rfinkelman@wisc.edu.
Continuing Medical Education Credit
At the end of the week, attendees will be able to log into ICEP and claim credit. Questions can be directed to Kate Dougherty at catherine.dougherty@wisc.edu.
Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements
Forthcoming