https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ysm/news-rss/?orgId=121309&title=Latest+YSM+Education+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Medical Education en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 16:28:30 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ysm-students-showcase-research-excellence-at-the-38th-annual-student-research-day/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ysm-students-showcase-research-excellence-at-the-38th-annual-student-research-day/ Sarwat Chaudhry, MD, associate dean for student research, welcomed attendees to the 38th annual Student Research Day on May 6. The annual tradition celebrates the research accomplishments of Yale School of Medicine (YSM) students. Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/the-art-of-healing-students-find-meaning-and-beauty-through-writing-and-art/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/the-art-of-healing-students-find-meaning-and-beauty-through-writing-and-art/ More than twenty years ago, the family of Marguerite Rush Lerner, MD, established and endowed the first Program for Humanities in Medicine contest. On May 7, faculty, friends, and families gathered to celebrate this year’s award-winning artists and writers. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/two-wheels-a-handlebar-and-a-team/ https://medicine.yale.edu/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://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/theyre-all-in-this-together/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/theyre-all-in-this-together/ A live orchestra, inventive choreography, and hits like ‘Look at me, I’m Nancy B’ had audiences laughing and cheering throughout this year's performances of the Fourth Year Show. The Yale School of Medicine (YSM) student-run production was inspired by the 2006 film High School Musical. Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/where-medicine-meets-mentorship-simulation-academy-at-yale-celebrates-class-of-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/where-medicine-meets-mentorship-simulation-academy-at-yale-celebrates-class-of-2026/ The Simulation Academy at Yale celebrated the graduation of its 11th class on May 2. The two-year program exposes New Haven high school students to the world of medicine through hands-on simulation training and mentorship. Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yjbm-cover-design-contest/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yjbm-cover-design-contest/ The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, in partnership with the YSM Office of Student Research, is publishing a new special issue highlighting peer-reviewed abstracts accepted to Yale Medical Student Research Day! We are searching for student-designed submissions for the cover of this upcoming issue. Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/prescribing-better-health-ysm-formalizes-nutrition-education-throughout-md-curriculum/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/prescribing-better-health-ysm-formalizes-nutrition-education-throughout-md-curriculum/ Starting in 2026, the MD program will launch a longitudinal thread that enhances nutrition content in the curriculum and emphasizes the role physicians play in promoting health and treating disease with dietary interventions. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:50:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ethics-power-and-the-lessons-of-nazi-medicine/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ethics-power-and-the-lessons-of-nazi-medicine/ This year’s Lindenthal Lecture on Holocaust and Genocide was given by David Goldman, JD, founder and chairman of the Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE). Goldman’s lecture, “Nazi Doctors: Learning from Complicity” explored ethics, power, and the commercialization of medicine. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/flashcards-anatomy-ysm-team-builds-prototypes-transform-medical-education/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/flashcards-anatomy-ysm-team-builds-prototypes-transform-medical-education/ The second Ideathon kicked off Monday afternoon in the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library’s team-based learning classroom. The April 20th event brought together faculty, staff, students, and residents to collaboratively tackle challenges in medical education using artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/2026-program-for-humanities-in-medicine-health-professions-students-creative-writing-and-art-contest/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/2026-program-for-humanities-in-medicine-health-professions-students-creative-writing-and-art-contest/ Awardees of the 2026 Program for Humanities in Medicine (PHM) Health Professions Students' Creative Writing & Art Contest. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/md-class-of-2026-fourth-year-show-yale-school-musical/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/md-class-of-2026-fourth-year-show-yale-school-musical/ The MD Class of 2026 Fourth Year Show "Yale School Musical" will take place April 24 and 25 at 6:30pm. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-thao-my-nguyen/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-thao-my-nguyen/ Thao-My Nguyen shares a day in her life as a student in the Physician Associate program at Yale School of Medicine. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/09/awards-celebrate-those-strengthening-bond-between-yale-and-new-haven https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/09/awards-celebrate-those-strengthening-bond-between-yale-and-new-haven Eight individuals and organizations whose work nurtures the partnership between “town and gown” were celebrated during the annual Seton Elm-Ivy Awards ceremony on April 8. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/registration-now-open-2026-med-ed-day/ https://medicine.yale.edu/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://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yjbm-march-2026-issue-on-neurodevelopment-and-neurodegeneration/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yjbm-march-2026-issue-on-neurodevelopment-and-neurodegeneration/ The YJBM March 2026 issue on Neurodevelopment & Neurodegeneration is live on PMC Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:20:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/md-curriculum-shifts-to-competency-based-education/ https://medicine.yale.edu/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://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/students-receive-excellence-in-medical-education-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/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://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-class-of-2026-celebrates-match-day/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-class-of-2026-celebrates-match-day/ Hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and family members gathered in Harkness Ballroom on Friday, March 20 to celebrate Match Day. The air was thick with excitement as graduating medical students crowded around their Advisory House tables to retrieve the sealed envelopes containing the sites where they will begin the next phase of their medical career in residency training programs across the country. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-bonnie-li/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-bonnie-li/ Bonnie Li shares a day in her life as a first-year Physician Associate Program student at Yale School of Medicine. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/register-for-upcoming-ideathon/ https://medicine.yale.edu/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://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/education-scholar-fellowship-welcomes-2026-2027-fellows/ https://medicine.yale.edu/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://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-jessica-wang/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-jessica-wang/ Jessica Wang shares a day in her life as a first-year Physician Associate (PA) student at Yale School of Medicine. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ascopubs.org/do/diversity-clinical-trial-enrollment-key-oncology-trials-we-there-yet https://ascopubs.org/do/diversity-clinical-trial-enrollment-key-oncology-trials-we-there-yet Dr. Fumiko Chino welcomes Dr. Jennifer Miller and breast cancer survivor Megan-Claire Chase to discuss Dr. Miller's recent article, "Representation of Women, Older Adults, and Racial and Ethnic Minoritized Patients in Pivotal Trials for U.S. Food and Drug Administration Novel Oncology Therapeutic Approvals, 2012-2021: Bright Spot Trials and Trends Over Time," highlighting new research about how we are doing with diversity in key cancer clinical trials. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/medical-education-day-at-yale-june-4/ https://medicine.yale.edu/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://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-caroline-hoeft/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-caroline-hoeft/ Caroline Hoeft shares a day in her life as a second-year PA student at Yale School of Medicine. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/loretta-j-ross-perspectives/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/loretta-j-ross-perspectives/ Loretta J. Ross, author of “Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You’d Rather Cancel,” spoke as part of the Perspectives for Inclusion lecture series, on March 11, 2026. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-fabian-robles/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-fabian-robles/ Fabian Robles shares a day in his life as a first-year PA student at YSM. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ai-tools-in-medical-education-and-health-care-climate-impact-and-sustainable-practices/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ai-tools-in-medical-education-and-health-care-climate-impact-and-sustainable-practices/ A panel of experts from across Yale and Yale New Haven Health discuss the climate impacts of AI use in health care and medical education. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-juliette-janiszewski/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-juliette-janiszewski/ Juliette Janiszewski shares a day in her life as a student in the Physician Associate (PA) Program at Yale School of Medicine. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-rhea-kalyanpur/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-rhea-kalyanpur/ Rhea Kalyanpur shares a day in her life as a student in the Physician Associate (PA) Program at Yale School of Medicine. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-milana-marsh/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-milana-marsh/ Milana Marsh shares a day in her life as a student in the Physician Associate Program at Yale School of Medicine. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-auction-raises-over-dollar20000-to-fight-food-and-housing-insecurity-in-new-haven/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-auction-raises-over-dollar20000-to-fight-food-and-housing-insecurity-in-new-haven/ The 32nd annual Hunger and Homelessness Auction on Feb. 20 in Yale School of Medicine’s (YSM) Med Café raised funds for nonprofits working to alleviate issues of food and housing insecurity in the community. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yjbm-call-for-manuscripts-medical-readiness-issue/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yjbm-call-for-manuscripts-medical-readiness-issue/ YJBM announces its forthcoming issue focused on the topic of medical readiness. The journal invites authors to submit papers addressing topics spanning pharmaceutical regulation and oversight, vaccine policy and immunization systems, and more. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-pa-student-amie-su/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-pa-student-amie-su/ Amie Su shares a day in her life as a first-year Physician Associate Program student at Yale School of Medicine. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/andrew-berg-md-selected-as-commencement-speaker-by-md-class-of-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/andrew-berg-md-selected-as-commencement-speaker-by-md-class-of-2026/ Yale School of Medicine MD Class of 2026 has selected Andrew Berg, MD, co-founder of Sketchy, as its graduation speaker. The ceremony takes place on Monday, May 18. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/morgan-brinker-md-student/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/morgan-brinker-md-student/ Morgan Brinker, 4th year MD student, shares a day in her life. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/course-offering-using-virtual-reality-in-simulation/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/course-offering-using-virtual-reality-in-simulation/ Yale Center for Healthcare Simulation (YCHS) offers virtual reality (VR) technology for all users. The VR Training Course for Instructors was developed to create a consistent, safe, and positive experience for users during virtual reality simulations. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/advancing-medical-education-through-ai-and-xr/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/advancing-medical-education-through-ai-and-xr/ Faculty and staff gathered on Jan. 27 for an update on several projects proposed during last year’s inaugural Ideathon. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/32nd-annual-hunger-and-homelessness-auction/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/32nd-annual-hunger-and-homelessness-auction/ The Hunger & Homelessness Auction will be held Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. in Café Med (Harkness Hall, 367 Cedar Street). We invite you to take a break from work or studying to join us for an evening of fun, philanthropy, and community. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/spotlight-on-simulation-pediatric-critical-care-transport/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/spotlight-on-simulation-pediatric-critical-care-transport/ The Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Pediatric Critical Care Transport (PCCT) team, which provides transport to children who require specialized care, recently participated in a training session at Yale Center for Healthcare Simulation (YCHS). Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/explore-yjbms-december-2025-issue-on-neglected-tropical-diseases-and-parasites/ https://medicine.yale.edu/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://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/new-247-community-space-opens-in-medical-library/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/new-247-community-space-opens-in-medical-library/ After years of planning and months of renovations, the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library (CWML) has unveiled its new 24/7-accessible lounge and study area. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yjbm-call-for-manuscripts-mitochondria-in-health-and-disease-issue/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yjbm-call-for-manuscripts-mitochondria-in-health-and-disease-issue/ YJBM announces its forthcoming issue focused on mitochondria in health and disease. The journal invites authors to submit papers addressing topics spanning molecular metabolism, mitochondria in infection and immunity, mitochondrial disorders, and more. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/emile-boulpaep-recognized-for-service-and-dedication-to-students/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/emile-boulpaep-recognized-for-service-and-dedication-to-students/ Emile Boulpaep, MD, professor emeritus of and senior research scientist in cellular and molecular physiology, received the Distinguished Service Award during the Physician Associate (PA) Program’s 2025 Commencement ceremony. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/physician-associate-program-celebrates-class-of-2025-at-graduation-ceremony/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/physician-associate-program-celebrates-class-of-2025-at-graduation-ceremony/ On Dec. 8, faculty, staff, friends, and family gathered at Yale’s Woolsey Hall to celebrate the 52nd Commencement of the Physician Associate (PA) Program. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yale-team-secures-second-win-at-medwar/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yale-team-secures-second-win-at-medwar/ For the second consecutive year, a Yale team was named champion of the Medical Wilderness Adventure Race (MedWAR). Competing as “Dora the Rxplorers,” fourth-year MD students Kirsten Lalli and Sean Mullane, and Emergency Medicine PGY3 Tom Fetherson outpaced 13 teams, securing the top spot at the 2025 competition held in Utah’s Wasatch Mountain State Park. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/second-year-medical-students-complete-core-clinical-training/ https://medicine.yale.edu/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://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-to-enhance-clinical-reasoning-education/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-to-enhance-clinical-reasoning-education/ Two YSM professors awarded Sketchy Clinical Reasoning Grant to enhance clinical reasoning education Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/scholarly-concentrations-and-tracks-at-ysm/ https://medicine.yale.edu/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://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/most-successful-yet-haven-5k-surpasses-fundraising-goal/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/most-successful-yet-haven-5k-surpasses-fundraising-goal/ ¡Anda! HAVEN 5K raises $61,598 for patient care. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z