https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-rss/?orgId=122516&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Center for Medical Education en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Sat, 16 May 2026 15:56:13 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/two-wheels-a-handlebar-and-a-team/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/two-wheels-a-handlebar-and-a-team/ Eleven bicycles were built for local children as part of a team-building event for Yale School of Medicine’s First Generation/Low Income (FGLI) community. Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/registration-now-open-2026-med-ed-day/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/registration-now-open-2026-med-ed-day/ Registration is open for the 14th annual Medical Education Day at Yale (Med Ed Day), which will be held in person on Thursday, June 4. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/faculty-career-development-and-wellness-opportunities-in-april/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/faculty-career-development-and-wellness-opportunities-in-april/ Throughout the academic year, faculty career development and wellness opportunities are provided to help you thrive personally and professionally as you pursue your career at YSM. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/md-curriculum-shifts-to-competency-based-education/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/md-curriculum-shifts-to-competency-based-education/ Yale School of Medicine is launching a redesigned MD curriculum this summer. The new curriculum will support a learner-centered and flexible teaching model composed of well-organized, integrated, and engaging learning activities with ample opportunities for students to measure their progress in attaining the nine YSM MD program competencies. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/students-receive-excellence-in-medical-education-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/students-receive-excellence-in-medical-education-award/ Saeed Juggan (Creed House, MD-PhD Class of 2029) and Arielle Shibi Rosen (Slayman House, MD Class of 2027) have been recognized with the inaugural Excellence in Medical Education Award. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/register-for-upcoming-ideathon/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/register-for-upcoming-ideathon/ Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and the Educational Technology & Innovation (ETI) team will host its second Ideathon, scheduled for April 20 from 1-5:30 p.m. in the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library team-based learning classroom (SHM L 115). The workshop will be followed by an optional reception at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/education-scholar-fellowship-welcomes-2026-2027-fellows/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/education-scholar-fellowship-welcomes-2026-2027-fellows/ The Center for Medical Education has announced thirteen new fellows to participate in the Education Scholar Fellowship for 2026-2027. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/medical-education-day-at-yale-june-4/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/medical-education-day-at-yale-june-4/ The 14th annual Medical Education Day at Yale (Med Ed Day) takes place on Thursday, June 4. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/upcoming-educator-development-programs-march-2026/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/upcoming-educator-development-programs-march-2026/ Register to join upcoming Yale Medical Educator Series - YES! and Medical Education Discussion Group (MEDG) programs hosted by the Center for Medical Education. All sessions are from 12 - 1 p.m. via Zoom with CME credit available. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/call-for-2026-med-ed-day-poster-abstracts/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/call-for-2026-med-ed-day-poster-abstracts/ The Center for Medical Education seeks poster abstracts for Medical Ed Day at Yale 2026 (Med Ed Day). The deadline to submit is Monday, Feb. 16. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/educator-development-programs-january-2026/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/educator-development-programs-january-2026/ Register to join upcoming Yale Medical Educator Series - YES! and Medical Education Discussion Group (MEDG) programs hosted by the Center for Medical Education. All sessions are from 12 - 1 p.m. via Zoom with CME credit available. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/explore-yjbms-december-2025-issue-on-neglected-tropical-diseases-and-parasites/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/explore-yjbms-december-2025-issue-on-neglected-tropical-diseases-and-parasites/ The December 2025 issue of the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine (YJBM), on Neglected Tropical Diseases and Parasites has been published on PubMed Central (PMC). This issue features articles on the wide variety of understudied infections that primarily impact people in low-income countries. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/march-2026-clinical-teaching-development-course/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/march-2026-clinical-teaching-development-course/ Registration is open for the March 2026 Clinical Teaching Development Course. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/december-educator-development-programs/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/december-educator-development-programs/ Register for the Center for Medical Education’s upcoming educator development programs. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/second-year-medical-students-complete-core-clinical-training/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/second-year-medical-students-complete-core-clinical-training/ On Nov. 20, second-year MD students and tutors at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) gathered in the Donald J. Cohen Auditorium for a dinner celebrating the completion of their Medical Clinical Experience (MCE). Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/2026-27-education-scholar-fellowship-applications-now-open-through-jan-9-2026/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/2026-27-education-scholar-fellowship-applications-now-open-through-jan-9-2026/ The application for the Education Scholar Fellowship (ESF) for 2026-27 is now open. The ESF is a one-year faculty development program in educational scholarship skills. Educational scholarship leaders at Yale School of Medicine train and mentor participants. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/scholarly-concentrations-and-tracks-at-ysm/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/scholarly-concentrations-and-tracks-at-ysm/ Students have several options to further develop their skills as scholars, researchers, and educators through scholarly concentrations, certificate programs, and tracks. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/register-for-fallwinter-cme-conferences/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/register-for-fallwinter-cme-conferences/ Register for upcoming continuing medical education conferences Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:05:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/2026-med-ed-day-call-for-abstracts/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/2026-med-ed-day-call-for-abstracts/ The Center for Medical Education announced that the call for oral presentation abstracts for Medical Education Day at Yale (Med Ed Day) is now open. Deadline is December 15. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/october-educator-development/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/october-educator-development/ Register for the Center for Medical Education’s October educator development programs. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/september-2025-educator-development-programs/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/september-2025-educator-development-programs/ Registration is now open for the Center for Medical Education’s 2025-26 educator development series. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/yale-spotlights-med-ed-innovation-and-research/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/yale-spotlights-med-ed-innovation-and-research/ The 13th annual Medical Education Day at Yale was held on June 5, 2025. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/congratulations-to-the-2025-education-scholar-fellowship-graduates/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/congratulations-to-the-2025-education-scholar-fellowship-graduates/ Congratulations to the 2025 Education Scholar Fellowship graduates. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/registration-open-for-medical-education-day-at-yale-on-june-5/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/registration-open-for-medical-education-day-at-yale-on-june-5/ All Yale faculty, students, residents, fellows, staff, and alumni are encouraged to join us on Thursday, June 5. The in-person conference features a keynote address, workshops and oral presentations by Yale educators and students, and a poster session. Thu, 29 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/register-for-summer-cme-courses/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/register-for-summer-cme-courses/ Learn about and register for these upcoming Yale Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses. Fri, 23 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/celebrating-outstanding-teaching/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/celebrating-outstanding-teaching/ The outstanding teaching awards were announced at the MD Class of 2025 Commencement ceremony. Mon, 19 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/registration-open-for-2025-yaleacgme-developing-faculty-competency-in-assessment-course/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/registration-open-for-2025-yaleacgme-developing-faculty-competency-in-assessment-course/ Registration is open for the 2025 Yale/Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Developing Faculty Competency in Assessment course. The four-session course includes virtual sessions on Sept. 11 and 18 and in-person sessions on Sept. 24 and 25. Tue, 13 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40670-025-02375-y https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40670-025-02375-y Despite a small sample size, this study builds upon results from the few other studies in the field and demonstrates that the Yale School of Medicine Master of Health Professions Education Program (MPHE) is an effective way for medical educators to enhance their careers, and develop skills, knowledge, and research in education. Furthermore, these results may demonstrate that other MPHEs may be an effective way for clinician educators to hone their skills and advance in their fields. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/register-for-upcoming-cme-conferences/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/register-for-upcoming-cme-conferences/ Explore and register for upcoming Yale CME conferences. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/yale-funding-platform-and-opportunities/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/yale-funding-platform-and-opportunities/ Yale University InfoReady Review is a centralized platform that provides information on limited submission funding opportunities. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/education-scholar-fellowship-welcomes-2025-2026-fellows/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/education-scholar-fellowship-welcomes-2025-2026-fellows/ The Center for Medical Education has announced sixteen new fellows to participate in the Education Scholar Fellowship for 2025-2026. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/save-the-date-for-med-ed-day-at-yale-june-5-2024/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/save-the-date-for-med-ed-day-at-yale-june-5-2024/ The 13th annual Medical Education Day at Yale will take place on Thursday, June 5. This in-person event, hosted by Yale School of Medicine’s (YSM) Center for Medical Education, brings the Yale Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health together to spotlight excellence, scholarship, and innovation in health professions education. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/upcoming-educator-development-programs-march-2025/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/upcoming-educator-development-programs-march-2025/ March Yale Medical Educator Series - YES! and Medical Education Discussion Group (MEDG) sessions hosted by the Center for Medical Education Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/update-your-yale-cme-profile/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/update-your-yale-cme-profile/ Recent updates to the Yale Continuing Medical Education (CME) portal require users to ensure their profiles are accurate and current. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/sara-schaefer-recognized-with-aan-2025-fellowship-program-director-recognition-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/sara-schaefer-recognized-with-aan-2025-fellowship-program-director-recognition-award/ In recognition of her outstanding and innovative work as Program Director of the Movement Disorders Fellowship, Sara Schaefer, MD, MHS, has been honored with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2025 Fellowship Program Director Recognition Award. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/two-md-students-invited-to-attend-aamc-leadership-seminar/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/two-md-students-invited-to-attend-aamc-leadership-seminar/ The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) invited fourth-year Yale School of Medicine (YSM) MD students Rachel Levinson and Lamley Lawson to attend a free leadership seminar entitled RISE: Developing Future Leaders in Academic Medicine & Science for 4th Year Medical Students. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/inaugural-healthcare-continuing-education-professionals-day/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/inaugural-healthcare-continuing-education-professionals-day/ On Friday, January 24, 2025, Yale will join a new nationwide initiative to mark Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day. Seven continuing education organizations are collaborating on the launch of this day to recognize and show appreciation for exceptional continuing education (CE) professionals. Sat, 07 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/identifying-tools-to-thrive-for-the-underrepresented-in-medicine/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/identifying-tools-to-thrive-for-the-underrepresented-in-medicine/ Yale researchers set out to identify practical steps to thrive in postdoctoral training, through a qualitative study where three distinct themes emerged. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/explore-fall-cme-courses/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/explore-fall-cme-courses/ Highlights of the fall Continuing Medical Education schedule. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/educator-corner-september-2024/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/educator-corner-september-2024/ Gear up for teaching! A new year is upon us with trainees a few months into their residencies and fellowships, students in clerkships and subinternships, and pre-clerkship students just starting up. This is a great time to take stock in your effectiveness as an educator (even if you don’t primarily identify as such) and, through that reflection, take advantage of the many opportunities across our campus to hone your teaching skills. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/enhanced/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/enhanced/ Yale School of Medicine's Master of Health Science Degree Program begins first year under its enhanced, centralized structure. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/congratulations-to-the-mhs-med-ed-graduates-and-medical-education-fellows/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/congratulations-to-the-mhs-med-ed-graduates-and-medical-education-fellows/ The MHS-Med Ed program graduates and Medical Education Fellows were honored on Medical Education Day at Yale. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/congratulations-to-the-med-ed-day-poster-winners/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/congratulations-to-the-med-ed-day-poster-winners/ On June 6, the winners of the Med Ed Day poster contest were announced. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/medical-education-celebrated-on-med-ed-day/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/medical-education-celebrated-on-med-ed-day/ For the first time in five years, Medical Education Day at Yale —now in its 12th year— was fully in-person. Over 200 Yale School of Medicine faculty, staff, students, residents, fellows, and alumni gathered on June 6, along with colleagues from the Yale Schools of Nursing and Public Health, to share best practices and to celebrate trainees and educators and Yale’s excellence and innovation in medical education. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/15-faculty-selected-as-2024-2025-education-scholar-fellows/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/15-faculty-selected-as-2024-2025-education-scholar-fellows/ Fifteen Yale School of Medicine (YSM) faculty have been accepted into the inaugural class of the Education Scholar Fellowship (ESF). Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/recognizing-outstanding-teaching-at-ysm/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/recognizing-outstanding-teaching-at-ysm/ Announcing the winners of the 2024 Yale School of Medicine teaching awards. Mon, 20 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/filling-a-gap-in-training-medical-students-to-care-for-transgender-and-gender-diverse-patients/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/filling-a-gap-in-training-medical-students-to-care-for-transgender-and-gender-diverse-patients/ A small group of Yale medical and public health students collaborated with faculty mentors to develop a clinical skills-based simulation session on caring for transgender and gender-diverse patients, in which MD students will participate during their clinical year. Fri, 10 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/18-faculty-selected-for-second-longitudinal-coach-cohort/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/18-faculty-selected-for-second-longitudinal-coach-cohort/ 18 Yale School of Medicine faculty were selected as the second longitudinal coach cohort. Thu, 02 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/peer-led-orientation-bootcamp-improves-medical-student-clerkship-preparation/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/peer-led-orientation-bootcamp-improves-medical-student-clerkship-preparation/ Medical students often face challenges transitioning from classroom to clerkships due to limited preparation materials. A group of researchers from Yale introduced a student-led Internal Medicine clerkship orientation bootcamp and accompanying survival guide, and assessed its efficacy in improving student confidence prior to clerkships. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/ysm-introduces-student-medical-education/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/center-for-medical-education/news-article/ysm-introduces-student-medical-education/ Yale School of Medicine (YSM) is launching a new longitudinal Medical Education Concentration (MEC) to provide MD and MD-PhD students an opportunity to further develop their skills as educators and scholars. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z