MEDICAL EDUCATION GRAND ROUNDS
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Frymoyer Scholars Program Showcase
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Through the Frymoyer Scholars Program, the John W. and Nan P. Frymoyer Fund for Medical Education supports physicians and nurses who are actively engaged in teaching University of Vermont medical and nursing students who embody the best qualities of the clinician-teacher. The program is an investment in outstanding medical education and promotes teaching that emphasizes the art of patient care. This session will showcase a few of the many Frymoyer Scholars Program recipients and their projects.
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April 10 | 12:00-1:00 pm | MedEd 300 (Reardon Classroom)
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- Bronwyn Bryant, M.D.Consequential Validity of Entrustable Professional Activities in Pathology Residency Training
- Whitney Calkins, M.D.; Christina Vollbrecht; Alyssa Tenney; Molly Hurd; Sarah Krumholz A Multimodal Approach to Bridging Gaps in Nutrition Education: A Culinary Medicine Experience
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Justin DeAngelis, M.D.; Mackenzie Delzer, M.D.Turn Transition to Residency Training Courses into Academic Success Throughout Residency Using Novel Educational Techniques
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This event is open to all UVM Larner College of Medicine faculty, staff, and students at all teaching sites in the University of Vermont Health Network and the Clinical Branch Campus/Nuvance Health in Connecticut.
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SAVE THE DATE: MAY MEDICAL EDUCATION GRAND ROUNDS
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May 1 "What Responsibility Do Basic Science Educators Have for the Professional Identity Formation of Physicians?"
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Janet E. Lindsley, Ph.D.
Professor of Biochemistry
University of Utah Health
In 2024, Lindsley and colleagues published a critical scoping review about the role of basic science education in the development of medical learners’ professional identities. The findings from this review will be used as a lens to consider opportunities for and responsibilities of basic science educators in this process.
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JUMP INTO SPRING WITH OUR "HOW-TO" SERIES!
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Our spring “How-To” series is here to turn those must‑do academic tasks into can‑do skills! Join us for three lively, practical sessions designed to boost your confidence and make your scholarly life just a little easier. Whether you’re new to these tasks or simply ready to level up, this series will give you the tools, tips, and insider know‑how to make your work shine.
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| Wednesday, April 8
How to Effectively Review a Manuscript
Lewis First, MD, MS
Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics
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| Friday, May 15
How to Write a Winning Nomination
Arlene Chung, MD
Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
Joe Kennedy, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
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| Wednesday, June 10
How to Craft a Meaningful Letter of Recommendation
Molly Rideout, MD
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Jill Rinehart, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
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All sessions will be held 12:00-1:00pm in the Dana Health Sciences Library Classroom. Bring your brown‑bag lunch, settle in, and enjoy a relaxed, come‑as‑you‑are learning break in the middle of your day. RSVP: Teaching.Academy@med.uvm.edu
A Zoom option is available upon request.
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INTRODUCING THE TEACHING ACADEMY ALUMNI MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY
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We’re excited to share a new way for retired Members to stay connected with the Teaching Academy. Our new Alumni Membership category recognizes retired faculty members’ exemplary service and helps them remain part of the community. Alumni Members will continue to be listed in our Member Directory, receive Teaching Academy updates, and be invited to our events. We’re also exploring occasional alumni‑focused gatherings and opportunities.
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHING ACADEMY MEMBERS
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The Teaching Academy is pleased to announce the following award opportunities for members in 2026.
Teaching Academy Curriculum Development and Educational Scholarship Award
The Teaching Academy will present an award, up to $10,000, to fund projects that foster innovation and improvement in teaching, learning, and educational scholarship. Visit the Teaching Academy website for eligibility and details. Proposals are due May 1, 2026.
Teaching Academy Travel Award
The Teaching Academy will award up to three travel awards, up to $1,000 each, to support member travel to present educational scholarship or attend professional development events related to the mission of the Teaching Academy. Visit the Teaching Academy website for eligibility and details. Proposals are due May 1, 2026.
Teaching Academy Publication Stipend
The Teaching Academy Publication Stipend is dedicated to helping members defray publication costs of up to $500 for manuscripts on health professions education or medical education-related topics accepted for publication in education journals or education-focused sections of relevant academic journals. Visit the Teaching Academy website for eligibility and details. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
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Recent Publications by Teaching Academy Members
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Authors’ response to letter to the Editor from Aphale, P, et al., Resident autonomy in pathology: bridging gaps between training and practice
Bryant B, Puligandla B, Gosnell H, Johnson K, Barak S, Berg M, Katz Karp J, Lofgreen A, McCloskey C, Knollmann‑Ritschel B, White K, Black‑Schaffer W. Authors’ response to letter to the Editor from Aphale, P, et al., Resident autonomy in pathology: bridging gaps between training and practice. Academic Pathology, Volume 13, Issue 2, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acpath.2026.100243
Optimizing Resident Experience in Continuity Clinic: Recommendations for Internal Medicine Residency Training-A Report from the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) and Association of Chiefs and Leaders of General Internal Medicine (ACLGIM) Hess Initiative Work Group on Learner Experience in Primary Care
Shiroky-Kochavi J, Block L, Cioletti A, Lo M, Black M, Callender D, Dean C, Desai S, Flier L, Golob A, Metzinger M, Nandiwada DR, Ng P, O 'Rourke P, Rogers M, Sobel H, Spataro B, Graham K. Optimizing Resident Experience in Continuity Clinic: Recommendations for Internal Medicine Residency Training-A Report from the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) and Association of Chiefs and Leaders of General Internal Medicine (ACLGIM) Hess Initiative Work Group on Learner Experience in Primary Care. J Gen Intern Med. 2026 Jan 23. doi: 10.1007/s11606-025-10157-w
Building a Comprehensive Outpatient Resident Evaluation System
Murphy JE, Sobel HG, Snyder ED, O’Rourke P. Building a Comprehensive Outpatient Resident Evaluation System. The American Journal of Medicine. 2026 Feb 26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2026.02.014
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Congratulations Teaching Academy Members and Staff!
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Toshiko L. Uchida, MD, Teaching Academy Distinguished Educator, was invested as the inaugural holder of the Dr. Yvette Pigeon Professorship in Medical Education on Wednesday, March 11.
Toshiko Uchida, MD, Distinguished Educator and Associate Dean for Curriculum, is heading up a team that has received a grant from UVM’s AI Innovation Fund to develop a process to use artificial intelligence (AI) to accurately, objectively, and securely score notes for Clinical Skills Exams.
AcademyHealth’s Child Health Services Research Interest Group has selected Christian Pulcini, MD, MPH, MEd, Member and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, as the recipient of its 2026 Early Career Investigator Award, in recognition of his work in child health services research. The award will be presented at the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting in Seattle on May 30.
Congratulations, Arlene Chung, MD, Teaching Academy Distinguished Educator and Professor of Emergency Medicine, on your election as President-Elect to the Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine (CORD) Board of Directors.
The road to PhD -- Sincere congratulations to Teaching Academy Evaluation and Research Specialist, Cara Simone, for the successful defense of her doctoral thesis on Friday, February 20!
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