The 30th Annual IAMSE Conference will feature a host of new focus sessions throughout the entire conference. Below, we look at the focus sessions being offered during the Sunday block!
Each of the following focus sessions will take place from 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM EDT Sunday, June 7, 2026, during the IAMSE 2026 Conference. Click the links for each session for more information!
Active Learning in Pathophysiology: Applications of AI-Enabled Physiology Models
Presented by: Aaron Smith, AIBODY
Adapting Leadership Frames for Personal Growth and Professional Flourishing
Presented by: Heather Christensen, University of Cincinnati, Carrie Elzie, Methodist University, Uzoma “Samuel” Ikonne, Old Dominion University, and Aaron Marshall, University of Cincinnati
A New Era of Learning: Curricular Innovation for a Pass/Fail World
Presented by: Kathleen Everling, Independent Educational Consultant, and Demidmaa Tuvdendorj, Drexel University College of Medicine
Connecting the Dots: Assessing Competency in Medical Knowledge Integration
Presented by: Candace Pau and Katerina Venderova, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine
Developing Reflective Practitioners: Using Learning Objectives as Metacognitive Scaffolds for Pre-Clerkship Self-Assessment
Presented by: Mercedes Byrd and James Martin, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Expanding Perspectives: International Opportunities for Medical Science Educators
Presented by: Aviad Haramati, Georgetown University School of Medicine, and Lawrence Sherman, Meducate Global, LLC
Flourishing Amidst Contemporary Leadership Challenges: Frameworks and Resources for Success
Presented by: Katie Huggett, Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, and Kelly Quesnelle, Xavier Oshsner College of Medicine
Let’s Dig In: Creating Research Opportunities through Data Mining
Presented by: Bonnie Brenseke, Godwin Dogbey, and Christopher Fink, Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine
Leveraging Generative AI for Open Education Resources (OER): Accelerating Accessible Health Professions Education for All
Presented by: Puh-Sun Goh, National University of Singapore, Young Loo Lin School of Medicine, Tao Le, University of Louisville, and Elisabeth Schlegel, Western Atlantic University School of Medicine
Using the Novel SHIFT (Session-Level Horizontal Integration Fit for Teaching) Conceptual Framework for Horizontal Integration in Health Professions Education
Presented by: Akshata Naik, OUWB, and Jane Newman, Oakland University William Beaumont
For more information and to register for the IAMSE 2026 Conference, please visit www.IAMSEconference.org.