IAMSE Spring 2018 WAS Session 2 Highlights

In case you missed the March 15th Webcast Audio Seminar (WAS) Session, here are the highlights of this session: Fat Chance for Obesity Medicine Education in Medical Schools Presenter: Nicholas Pennings March 15, 12 PM ET Obesity trends are rising at alarming rates across the United States. 57% of children today are projected to have… Read more »

IAMSE Spring 2018 WAS Session 1 Highlights

In case you missed the March 8th Webcast Audio Seminar (WAS) Session, here are the highlights of this session: The Importance of Nutrition in Physician Performance and Well-Being Presenters: Angela M. Cheung and Maryam S. Hamidi March 8, 12 PM ET The Importance of Nutrition in Physician Performance and Well-Being Improving physician dietary habits and… Read more »

#IAMSE18 – Plenary Speaker Highlight: Christina Puchalski

The 22nd Annual IAMSE Meeting is just around the corner, and we would like you to get to know some of our keynote speakers! We have five plenary speakers this year, and we hope you enjoy their presentations. Christina Puchalski: Connecting to Our Call: A Profession of Service and Love [George Washington Institute for Spirituality… Read more »

IAMSE – ScholarRx Student Grant Information

The International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) is pleased to announce the “ScholarRx-IAMSE Student Educational Research Grants” Program, developed in partnership with ScholarRx to promote student participation in medical education research. Up to two (2) student grants will be awarded for up to $2500. Applicants will need to have a faculty mentor sign off… Read more »

IAMSE Fall 2017 WAS Session 2 Highlights

In case you missed yesterday’s Webcast Audio Seminar (WAS) Session, here are the highlights of this session: The Future of Family Medicine – In China Presenter: William J. Burke, D.O., FACOFP September 14, 12 PM EST Objectives: Discuss the background leading to an emphasis on the development of primary care. Share the International Primary Care Educational… Read more »

IAMSE Fall 2017 WAS Session 1 Highlights

In case you missed yesterday’s Webcast Audio Seminar (WAS) Session, here are the highlights of this session: The Rising Tide of Competency-Based Medical Education: A Global View Presenter: Jason Frank September 7, 12 PM EST Summary: Health Professions Education (HPE) Several Challenges of HPE Time spent does not equal ability achieved Trainees are not fully trained… Read more »

NBME Outreach to Basic Science Educators

The National Board of Medical ExaminersÂŽ (NBMEÂŽ) is currently seeking medical educators (basic science course and clerkship directors or residency program directors) who would be interested in writing 5 to 15 test questions for their Histology subject examination. No other work or time commitment would be required beyond the actual writing and mailing of the… Read more »

Featured Member: Peter de Jong, MSE Editor-in-Chief

This year I will be celebrating my 10th year as a member of IAMSE. I joined the organization in 2007 when I was invited to attend the meeting in Cleveland, OH. It was there that I had the opportunity to meet so many new wonderful people. The association felt like a welcome home where dedicated… Read more »

IAMSE Educational Scholarship Grant – Updated Information and Deadline

The International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) wishes to announce an increase in support for the educational scholarship grant program for the 2017 fiscal year. IAMSE will now award two grants per year, and the budgetary allowance has been increased to $5,000 per grant. In addition, each successful applicant will receive a $1,500 travel… Read more »

Call for Board of Directors Nominations – Due 11/20

It’s time once again to begin thinking about selection of those to serve on the Board of Directors of the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE). IAMSE is currently seeking nominations and self-nominations of candidates from across the membership. International members are particularly invited. The Board of Directors is the governing body that determines the… Read more »

IAMSE Fall 2016 WAS Session 4 Highlights

In case you missed yesterday’s Webcast Audio Seminar (WAS) Session, here are the highlights of this session: The Breadth and Depth of Standardized Patients in the Teaching and Assessment of Clinical Skills Gayle Gliva-McConvey Eastern Virginia Medical School Heidi A. Lane EdD Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Carrie Bohnert MPA University of Louisville School of… Read more »