Issue 90, October 2025

As we enter October, I want to take a moment to acknowledge that this year has presented us all with a myriad of challenges. Whether in our professional lives or personal journeys, many (maybe all) have faced both uncertainty and change, and this month is certainly no exception. Our resilience and compassion—not just for others, but for ourselves— and our commitment to our mission continue to help carry us forward.

This month, I am heartened by the many opportunities for celebration and community. These events help remind us of the vibrancy and strength of our educational community, the amazing things our learners and colleagues do, and the reason we are here. | Full Excerpt

WashU Medicine’s Educational Technology and Innovation Unit (ETIU) is being updated to align with emerging needs in educational technology, instructional design, data strategy, and artificial intelligence.

The updated ETIU, under the leadership of Associate Dean Carolyn Dufault and Director Emily Thompson, will continue to include instructional design services and at-the-elbow educator support through the Instructional Design Studio (IDS), along with technical and system administration support through the Educational Technology Systems and Support (ETSS) team. Going forward, ETIU will also include a focus on educational data strategy including facilitating a coordinated approach to education data warehousing, reporting, and analytics. | Read More

Students in the Institute for Informatics, Data Science & Biostatistics are seeking opportunities to collaborate with faculty members. By engaging a research assistant, you can enhance your research capabilities, foster collaboration, and advance your projects by gaining support in data collection, analysis, literature reviews, and other key research activities. Don't miss this chance to elevate your research and work with passionate and driven individuals. Complete this survey to begin the process | More Information

The Office of Education at WashU Medicine has launched the Community Engagement Hub which advances collaborative and socially engaged interprofessional partnership with the community by providing a centralized hub for students and faculty to coordinate opportunities for community service. The Hub will promote opportunities across the continuum of community engagement including providing services, advocating for others and working in partnership with community. The Community Engagement Hub website includes a repository of St. Louis organizations who are looking for volunteers, specific volunteer events, and resources about community engagement. While some opportunities are medical student-specific, most are open to all faculty, staff and students. | Visit the Community Engagement Hub

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 5PM
The Center for Teaching and Learning and our partners from WashU Libraries, the Office of the Provost, and Arts & Sciences Computing are excited to announce the next iTeach Conference on January 7th, 2026. This one-day conference will be held in the Brown School’s Hillman Hall on the Danforth Campus. This conference brings together faculty and instructional staff from all schools at the University for cross-disciplinary discussions on teaching, and research on teaching and learning. It is an opportunity to share innovative teaching strategies and leave inspired to continue your excellent work in the classroom. Applications are open to WashU affiliates only. Presentation proposals may include conference-paper style presentations, panel presentations, posters, or interactive workshops. | Additional Details & Application

Letter of Intent Deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 11:59PM
The Department of Medical Education at the University of Illinois College of Medicine welcomes submissions to the 2025-26 cycle of the Ilene B. Harris Legacy Research Fund to support health professions education research projects that address important problems or questions that advance innovation and methodological approaches. | Additional Details & Application

Application Deadline: Sunday, October 26, 2025, 11:59PM
The Academy of Educators (AoE) in collaboration with Medical Education Research and Evaluation (MERE) are pleased to announce the call for proposals for grant funding for education research and scholarship projects. Projects must be focused on the scholarship of teaching and learning, rather than biomedical discovery or application. Proposals may originate from any unit within WashU Medicine, and the principal investigator must be a WashU Medicine faculty member. Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded based on a competitive review process. Please reference application requirements, and limit to 4 pages inclusive of references. | Additional Details & Application | Questions? Contact MERE

Letter of Intent Deadline: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Application Deadline: Monday, March 16, 2026
The Society of Bedside Medicine, in partnership with the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the Northwestern University Center for Bedside Medicine is now accepting letters of intent for its Bedside Medicine Scholars Program. The one-year scholars program provides a $35,000 stipend (plus an additional $5000 for travel) to support a project at the scholar’s home institution that promotes diagnostic excellence and the reduction of diagnostic error. Letters of intent will be judged by the applicant’s demonstrated interest and commitment to bedside medicine and the quality of the project. Projects can be based in either the outpatient or inpatient setting. Full proposals will be invitation only. | More Information

Application Deadline: Friday, December 12, 2025, 11:59PM
This AoE course is designed for ambitious individuals seeking to excel in leadership roles across WashU’s educational programs. LEAP offers an introductory leadership curriculum that covers essential skills and knowledge, including: Change Management; Negotiation; Coaching, Mentoring & Sponsorship; Funds Flow in Education; and Grit & Resilience. The course is tailored to support emerging leaders in health professions education and administration, equipping you with the tools and knowledge necessary to drive success in your career. | Additional Details & Application

Application Deadline: Monday, January 5, 2026 for full-time applicants and Monday, July 15, 2026 for part-time applicants
The Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics (I2DB) is now accepting applications for two new programs: a Master of Science and a Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Data Science and AI. These programs are designed to meet the growing demand for experts at the intersection of data, technology, and healthcare. These programs offer interdisciplinary coursework, hands-on research, and flexible scheduling, and are eligible for HR Tuition Benefits. | More Information

Application Deadline: Monday, January 15, 2026
The Internship in Biomedical Informatics and Data Science (BIDS@I2DB) is a funded, 11-week internship that allows undergraduate and master’s students to explore the field of biomedical informatics. Under the guidance of faculty mentors and research scientists, interns focus on supporting and elevating biomedical informatics through research translation and practice. | More Information

Notification of Participation Deadline: Monday, November 17, 2025
Join us for Teachfest Royale: An 8-Minute Didactic Challenge on January 27, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM! This year's theme, "Lessons from Left Field: Teaching Pearls from Unexpected Places," promises to be an exhilarating exploration of where and how we identify teachable and learnable moments. To participate, email the Academy of Educators. Further instructions will be provided to all participants.

Application Deadline: Sunday, February 15, 2026, 11:59PM
This highly interactive AoE course supports faculty skill development in learner assessment (including direct observation, feedback, and more) and in designing and enhancing assessment programs. It is intended for faculty program leaders and front-line faculty assessors across all WashU Medicine health professions and who work with learners at any developmental stage. Whether you work with students, residents, or fellows, if you’re looking to improve your assessment and feedback skills, this course is for you! | Additional Details & Application

All are invited to join the Mindfulness Science and Practice team for a variety of events throughout the month of October as we celebrate Mindfulness Month! There will be practice opportunities on the Danforth campus, featuring the Buder Center’s Connection Points, as well as medical campus options. Connection Points is an initiative dedicated to mental health and wellness, where Indigenous names and traditional uses of plants are being reintroduced to honor place and cultivate connection. | More Information

Date/Time: Monday, October 13, 2025, 4-5PM | RSVP
Location: Eric P. Newman Education Center, 320 S. Euclid Avenue
Cornelius A. James, MD, assistant professor of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Learning Health Sciences at the University of Michigan, will serve as the inaugural Goldstein Visiting Professor of Medicine. James will present Grand Rounds; “Physicians in the AI Era: Redefining Tasks, Tools, Teams, and Teaching.” A reception will follow in the EPNEC lobby. | More Information 

Date/Time: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 2:45 pm – 5:30pm
Location: FLTC Connor Auditorium, Atrium and Hearth | RSVP
The WashU Medicine EXPLORE Symposium is an annual showcase for and celebration of medical student scholarly work and the primary conference for WashU medical students. This symposium will highlight the work of our students and their mentors in a way that celebrates all forms of scholarship, from basic science to education, innovation, and advocacy. The EXPLORE Symposium will begin in the FLTC Connor Auditorium and then move into the FLTC Atrium and Hearth for the poster session and reception. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. | Questions? Contact EXPLORE. | More Information

Bernard Becker Medical Library and Washington University Libraries are hosting a month-long series of presentations and educational events highlighting trends in open science, open data and open access, coinciding with International Open Access Week. All events are sponsored by Bernard Becker Medical Library and WashU Libraries. | Learn More & Register for All Events

ORCID iD: What it is and how to use it
Dates/Times: Monday, October 13, 2025, 11-11:45AM
Location: Virtual

SciComm Journal Club
Dates: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 3-4PM
Location: Room 405, Becker Medical Library, Medical Campus

The Updated 2024 NIH Public Access Policy for Publications
Date/Time: Thursday, October 23, 2025, 12-12:45PM
Location: Virtual

Making Teaching & Research Public with Pressbooks
Dates: Friday, October 31, 2025, 12-1PM 
Location: Hybrid | Room 142, Olin Library, Danforth Campus

Date/Time: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 4-5PM | Register
Location: Virtual
Join the Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics to learn more about education programs and find a research opportunity that fits your goals. Topics discussed will include I2DB graduate degrees and summer research internship program. | More Information 

Date/Time: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 12-1PM | Zoom Link
The Institute for Excellence in Education at Johns Hopkins University presents Grand Rounds with Kimberly Lomis, MD “Navigating the Future of AI in Health Professions Education.” Lomis is the Vice President, Medical Education Innovations of the American Medical Association. | More Information 

View details & register for all events here. 

Assessment Workshop Series
Dates: October 8 & 29, November 5, December 1, 2025 (times vary)
Location: In-person (Calendar invite sent with location)

Ready, Set, Mentor! Speed Mentoring/ Networking Event
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 11AM
Location: In-person (Calendar invite sent with location)
Among this session's mentors will be Visiting Professors Drs. Lia Logio and Cornelius James.

Register for Education Day
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Theme: Cultivating Joy & Meaning in Health Professions Education

Effective Teaching Series: Instruction & Assessment
Dates: October 29, December 2, December 8, 2025 (times vary)
Location: Mid Campus Center, 2nd Floor, Meeting Room 2057

The CIPE has updated its name! We are now the Collaboration for Interprofessional Education. New name, same CIPE programming!  Check out CIPE’s new website.

Foundations of IPE 
Date/Time: October 29 OR November 1, 2025, 9AM-3PM
Location: In-Person, Calendar invite sent with location | Register

On Friday, October 3rd, friends and family of 123 new medical students filled the Eric P. Newman Education Center to witness students receiving their white coats from faculty members involved in their training. The incoming class then recited their class oath, which they crafted as a team. | More About the Entering Class of 2025

Last month, WashU PT learners celebrated the 10th Annual White Coat Ceremony with friends and family. Together, we welcomed them into the profession as they proudly recited the class oath they created as a group, an important milestone on their journey to becoming physical therapists. | More About PT

The Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences (PACS) has been awarded a five-year professional training grant totaling over $1.2 million from the U.S. Department of Education. This is the fourth grant PACS has received that will provide tuition scholarships for students in the Master of Science in Deaf Education (MSDE) and Doctor of Audiology (AuD) programs. Casey Reimer, PhD, Director of Deaf Education Studies, is the PI of the grant titled, “Project TEACH: Training Educators and Audiologists Working with Young Children with Hearing Loss," highlighting the importance of training teachers of the deaf alongside pediatric audiologists to work with children who are d/hh during the critical years of language development. | More About PACS

Michael Awad, MD, PhD, MHPE, Amber Leis, MD, and Bethany Sacks, MD, MEd, are among a group of 103 esteemed surgeon educators inducted into membership in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators® on September 19, 2025, during a program event in Chicago. This is the eighth cohort of members inducted into this distinguished Academy. | Full Story

The DBBS Co-Curricular and Community Engagement Team recently hosted the 2025 DBBS Student Leadership Retreat. This annual event brings together leaders from all DBBS student groups, as well as student representatives from all DBBS academic programs. The retreat focused on cultivating leadership skills, fostering collaboration, and sharing best practices for impactful event planning. Through interactive sessions, student leaders explored how effective programming strategies align with the core scientific competencies essential for successful PhD completion.

Devashish Sen (Molecular Cell Biology, Lab of Dr. David DeNardo) and Lite Yang (Neurosciences, Labs of Drs. Robert Gereau and Vijay Samineni) have been selected as the 2025 DBBS Student Fellowship Awardees. The DBBS Student Fellowship (SF) offers support to trainees who have limited access to external, competitive fellowships that qualify for a standard merit award. DBBS students may apply for this award after completing their thesis proposal. This fellowship is highly competitive and is awarded based on merit of the applicant, the quality of their research proposal, lack of access to external funding, and the tie to the DBBS mission of interdisciplinary research. All DBBS students are encouraged to compete for external funding as part of their educational experience. | More About DBBS Grants

Cindy Vigueira (top left), PhD, presented a talk entitled, How to Get Faculty and Students to Understand and Effectively use Competencies in Graduate Training. In this talk, Dr. Vigueira laid out how the DBBS Curriculum Committee has developed a new framework for PhD competency-based education similar to the Entrustable Professional Activities framework used in Graduate Medical Education. The Essential Scientific Skills framework is being adopted as the main tool for students’ assessment in DBBS.
Rosie Jones (bottom left), MPPA, presented a talk entitled, Implementing Restorative Practices in the Biomedical Research Community. She discussed the partnership between DBBS and WashU Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to build capacity for restorative practices across the WashU Medicine community.

"In May 2024, the ACGME Council of Review Committee Residents (CRCR) convened a Pregnancy in Training Task Force consisting of 11 members representing 11 different medical specialties and institutions. Using an iterative process, the CRCR evaluated pregnancy-related challenges during training and devised recommendations for trainees, program directors, and national policymakers to create a more supportive training environment." | Full Article

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