September 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. 

Upcoming Session(s)

We are pleased to share the Academy of Education Scholars Annual Report for AY 2024–25. This past year was an especially busy and productive one for our Academy members, who collectively advanced faculty development, produced significant scholarly contributions, secured education-related grants, and earned recognition at GW and beyond. The report also highlights member reflections that capture the Academy’s role as a scholarly home and source of mentorship, collaboration, and support. We invite you to read the full report and celebrate the impact of our Academy community.

Upcoming Session(s)

AAMC Call for Session and Poster Proposals: Together We Lead: Unite, Reimagine, Align

Conference Dates: April 16-18, 2026

Hyatt Regency Orlando | Orlando, FL

Deadline: September 22, 2025, 11:59 PM PT

2026 Group on Educational Affairs Spring Meetings Call for Abstracts

Conference Dates: March 11-13, 2026

Deadline: September 29th, 2025, 11:59pm HST

Review the full Submission Guidelines.

Call for Abstract Reviewers for AAMC

AAMC is seeking abstract reviewers for the following upcoming conferences:

If you have availability in the coming weeks to review abstracts, please consider signing up via this link by September 24th 11:59 pm HT. The review period is anticipated to begin in early October and conclude in late October.  Tips and Tricks for Reviewing Conference Abstracts.

Congratulations to Dr. Megan Quintana - AMEE Medical Education Research Grant Recipient

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Megan Quintana, Associate Professor of Surgery and Master Teacher Leadership Development Program grad (Cohort 22) has been awarded the prestigious AMEE Medical Education Research Grant for her project, “Diverse Voices, Shared Spaces: Visualizing the Impact of Team Diversity on Trauma Bay Experiences.” This £10,000 award, mentored by Dr. Zareen Zaidi as part of the CFE Quill & Quirk writing workshop, supports        Dr. Quintana's multi-institutional and interprofessional collaboration with co-investigator colleagues from Maastricht University, the University of Ottawa, Nursing, and the GW School of Media & Public Affairs.

Congratulations to Dr. Maranda Ward - 2025 Miriam Friedman Ben-David Award Recipient

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Maranda Ward, Associate Professor of Clinical Research & Leadership, who recently received the Miriam Friedman Ben-David Award for her significant contributions to health professions education. Read the full story here. Dr. Ward also recently presented an antiracism curriculum that was co-developed with Dr. Lanre Falusi at the AMEE Conference.

Presentations from GW Medicine Faculty at the 2025 AMEE Conference

Kudos to the Clara Bliss Hinds Society Executive Committee - Acceptance to Present at the AAMC Conference

We are happy to share that the CBH Executive Committee’s poster, “Six Years Strong: Empowering Women in Medicine & Science Through the Clara Bliss Hinds Society,” has been accepted for presentation at the AAMC Learn, Serve, Lead Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX on November 2, 2025.

Full Citation:

Conway ST, Ward MC, Beckles T, Pajoohesh-Ganji A, Andrew L, Izzi F, DeVaul N, Brown KM. Six Years Strong: Empowering Women in Medicine & Science Through the Clara Bliss Hinds Society. AAMC Learn, Serve, Lead Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX, November 2, 2025.

Peer Review for Health Professions Education (HPE) Grants

Are you preparing a health professions education (HPE) grant and want feedback before submission? The Academy of Educators is offers a peer grant review consultation service open to all SMHS faculty. Through this initiative, you can receive peer feedback from Academy members on your grant application to improve your grant application before submission. Please complete this form to request a peer review of your proposal on our website. If you have any questions, please contact CFE (cfe@gwu.edu)

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.