June 2026 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.

Join us in honoring the invaluable relationship between a mentor and mentee. The event will begin with a special presentation of our annual Mentorship Awards followed by a reception with light refreshments.

The event will take place on Wednesday, June 10th in Ross Hall 117 at 5:00 pm. We will move up to the 5th floor open space for the reception at the conclusion of the awards presentation. 

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.

ABMS Scholars Research Grant

The ABMS Scholars Program supports emerging physician leaders through funding for innovative research and education projects that advance assessment, learning, and clinical practice.

Application Deadline: June 22, 2026

For questions about the program or application process, visit the ABMS page.

NBME Grant Applications Now Open

NBME is now accepting applications for two grant programs supporting innovation in medical education assessment.

2026 Emerging Innovators Grants

Deadline: June 15, 2026
For early- and mid-career faculty, researchers, and program leaders. Up to $25,000 per award

2027 Stemmler Grants

Deadline: June 29, 2026
For mid- and senior-career researchers.
Up to $150,000 per team

Interested GW faculty are encouraged to reach out to Zareen Zaidi (zzaidi@mfa.gwu.edu) and Tony Artino (aartino@gwu.edu) for a consultation or application review, prior to submission.

Leading in Medical Education: The Time to Be a Disruptor Is Now

Presenter: Joshua D. Hartzell, MD, MS-HPEd, FACP, FIDSA

For more information on the session, refer to the CFE events list here. 

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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.

If you are interested in learning more about the Academy of Education Scholars, please visit the website. 

GW Rev Reviewers

Interested in developing skills to peer-review scholarship? Join the award-winning GW Rev Reviewer Group. Launched in 2025 by Zareen Zaidi and Tony Artino, Rev Reviewers was created to support and educate faculty in conducting high-quality peer review - an essential component of scholarly publishing and academic credibility.

Those interested in joining the group should email cfe@gwu.edu. 

The Society of Directors of Research in Medical Education (SDRME) is seeking review paper proposals that advance medical education research and practice. Various review methods are encouraged, including systematic, scoping, and conceptual approaches.

Up to $5,000 in funding will be awarded to the first author, with projects to be completed within two years.

Deadline: July 3, 2026 (11:59 p.m. PT)

The GW SMHS has released new guidelines on the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the MD Program. These guidelines emphasize academic integrity, transparency, and professionalism.

We encourage everyone to review the full guidelines and incorporate these expectations into their academic and clinical activities.

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. 

IAMSE Community of Growth on AI in Health Professions Education

Have you heard about IAMSE's monthly AI Community of Growth (CoG)? The sessions occur on the first Wed. of every month at 12:00 PM ET and are geared toward advancing discussions about AI in Health Professions Education. Join the AI CoG listserv.

Explore AACN’s AI Content Hub

Across nursing education, research, and clinical practice, faculty and leaders are exploring innovative ways to integrate artificial intelligence into their work. Check out the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Integrating AI in Nursing Education hub for nurse educators focused on AI in teaching and learning.