November 2025 CFE Newsletter

Scheduling Note: The Center for Faculty Excellence strives to avoid scheduling conflicts, though some may occur. Most virtual programs are recorded, so please register to receive the recording and any follow-up materials if you are unable to attend the session(s) live. The CFE follows the GW holiday calendar and does not schedule programming on university-recognized holidays and observances.

TES is a series of one-hour interactive virtual sessions for those who want to learn more about key aspects of teaching & learning. Please note that this series has pre-work that should be reviewed before attending the session(s). All pre-work materials and recordings are located on the PADLET website.

Wednesdays from 12:00-1:00 p.m. 
WebEx Link: CFE Office Hours for Instructional Support 

Do you need help designing an educational session or using a new teaching technology?

Teddy Hristov, the CFE Senior Instructional Designer, holds weekly office hours to support faculty. These office hours are designated for discussing and practicing the best use of educational technology and pedagogical teaching and learning methods. Do not hesitate to contact her if you have questions about completing a session design worksheet. 

If Wednesday at noon does not work for you, please schedule an appointment directly with Teddy at teddy.hristov@gwu.edu. 

The CFE offers peer assessments of teaching to all regular-status, full-time faculty in SMHS. This program is designed to enhance faculty teaching skills in the classroom, in conferences and small groups, or in clinical teaching at the bedside, and assessments can also be included in teaching portfolios used in the academic promotion process. Peer reviews are conducted by Master Teacher graduate volunteers and are confidential. Faculty interested in a peer review or other consultations should complete the form below.

Call for Submissions: Learn Serve Lead 2026 The AAMC Annual Meeting 

2026 Call for Medical Education

Proposals/abstracts consists of three types: (1) Sessions on Medical Education, (2) Research Abstracts, and (3) Innovation Abstracts

Submission Guidelines

Submission Portal

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2026 Call for Research in Medical Education (RIME) Papers

Consists of two types: (1) Research Papers and (2) Review Papers

Submission Guidelines 

Deadline for Submissions: December 1, 2025

Are you submitting a project for LSL and want feedback before submission? The Academy offers consultations - next session is on November 10th, request a consultation.

Behind the Pages: Insights from Medical and Health Professions Education Journal Editors

Panel of Journal Editors:

Dr(s). Constance Tucker, MA, PhD; Anna Cianciolo, PhD; Patrick G. Corr, EdD, MEd; Lauren Maggio, PhD; Anél Wiese, PhD, MA

For more information on the session, view the full flyer here.

November 18th, 2025

Don't Be Reviewer 2! Reflections on Writing Effective Peer Review Comments

Presenter: Dr(s). Tony Artino, PhD & Zareen Zaidi, MD, PhD

For more information on the session, view the full flyer here.

December 9th, 2025

IAMSE Educational Scholarship and Curriculum Innovation Grants

Conference Dates: June 6-9, 2026

November 15, 2025 – IAMSE-ScholarRx Curriculum Development Grants Due

December 1, 2025 – Poster & Oral Abstract Submissions Due

AES Medical Education Consult Services

CHEERS Education Research Consultation Service Upcoming Dates

Call for Abstracts: AMEE 2026 Conference and the Integrated Ottawa Event

Conference Dates: August 22-26th, 2026

Patil Teaching Innovation Award, Short Communication / ePoster, Conference Workshop

AMEE Fringe (AMEE only), Point of View (AMEE only), PechaKucha™ (AMEE only)

Submissions Deadline: January 19, 2026

Peer Review for Health Professions Education (HPE) Grants

The Academy of Educators offers a peer grant review consultation service for SMHS faculty preparing health professions education (HPE) grants. This service provides targeted feedback on regional and national grants, along with an optional follow-up consultation. Faculty must submit their request at least 6 weeks before the grant submission deadline.

Upcoming Sessions

How to Promote Your Research - November 13th, 2025, 12:00-1:00 pm. This event has an in-person and virtual option, register here to attend. View the full advertisement here.

If you are interested in learning more about the Clara Bliss Hinds Society, please visit our website. 

Dr. Kirsten Brown - Featured in AAMC Article on AI in Medical Education

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kirsten Brown, Associate Director of Teaching and Learning & Career Development and Associate Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology, who was recently featured in an AAMC interview discussing the transformative role of AI in medical education. 

Dr. Brown shares her insights on the growing role of artificial intelligence in medical education and the need for faculty training in best practices. This recognition along with development of the AI Technology Series reflects Dr. Brown’s commitment to advancing educational excellence and faculty development with SMHS. View the full article and interview here.

Dr. Zareen Zaidi - Awarded Inaugural 2025 Distinguished Service Award from the Academies Collaborative

Join us in congratulating Dr. Zareen Zaidi, Professor of Medicine, Co-Director of the Academy of Education Scholars, and Associate Director of Education Research and Scholarship, on being selected as the recipient of the inaugural 2025 Distinguished Service Award from the Academies Collaborative. This national award recognizes individuals who exemplify dedication, innovation, and service to their academy and the broader Academies Collaborative community. 

As her nomination highlighted:

“Dr. Zaidi’s unwavering commitment has advanced the careers of colleagues across GW SMHS and solidified the Academy’s role as a vital scholarly community.”

Dr. Zaidi’s leadership has had a transformative impact, not only within GW's Academy of Education Scholars but also across the larger medical education community — both nationally and globally. 

Hristov T, Herrmann D, Brown KM. AI Tools for Visualization: Napkin.ai and Gamma.app. AAMC Advancing AI Across Academic Medicine Resource Collection. https://www.aamc.org/about-us/mission-areas/medical-education/advancing-ai-resource-collection/ai-powered-apps-turn-text-visuals-napkinai-and-gammaapp. Published October 30, 2025.

Boutwell S, Brown KM, Samani S. Mastering Challenging Feedback in Medical Education While Exploring the Role of AI Integration. AAMC Advancing AI Across Academic Medicine Resource Collection. https://www.aamc.org/about-us/mission-areas/medical-education/advancing-ai-resource-collection/workshop-mastering-challenging-feedback-medical-education-while-exploring-role-ai-integration. Published October 30, 2025.

GWU AI Resources

GW Information Technology published administrative guidance on the use of genAI, including AI Guidance and Best Practices and AI Tools and Services, available for free to faculty, staff, and students. 

AAMC Webinars

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Academic Medicine Webinar Series - Recordings and upcoming events for the 2025 and 2026 seasons provide informative sessions, contacts, and guidelines on the use of genAI in medicine and healthcare.