Inquiry to Impact
Inquiry to Impact
The Office of Educational Affairs, in collaboration with TEACH, is launching the Inquiry to Impact series, a new initiative that aims to enhance pedagogical competence in medical education. The series will focus on enhancements directly aligned with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine's medical education mission to develop patient-centered physicians that are system citizens, scientist physicians, and lifelong master adaptive learners.
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Past Events
Systems Thinking in Medical Education and Care Delivery
This session explores the relationship between Systems Thinking, Systems-Based Practice, and Health Systems Science (HSS), introducing practical tools for analyzing complex challenges. Through real-world case studies, it emphasizes the importance of systems-based problem-solving in enhancing quality, efficiency, and outcomes. Additionally, it examines evaluation methods to align education with broader system improvements
Thinking in Medical Education Across the Continuum
This session explored systems thinking as a fundamental framework for addressing complex challenges in medical education and healthcare delivery. Recognizing systems thinking as both a set of tools and a philosophy for medical educators across the undergraduate to graduate medical education continuum.
An interactive workshop led by members of the AI in Healthcare Club, with support from the Office of Educational Affairs. This session challenged participants to solve a patient case using AI, provided a hands-on experience of how students are integrating AI into their learning. It explored opportunities to enhance the VTCSOM curriculum and discuss potential applications in clerkships and clinical practice.
AI in Medical Education with Dr. Rich Schwartzstein
An interactive virtual interview with Dr. Richard Schwartzstein, the Ellen and Melvin Gordon Professor of Medicine and Medical Education at Harvard Medical School. As a leading expert in AI and medical education, Dr. Schwartzstein delved into current applications, challenges, and what the future may look like in this new era.
In Person Workshop: Practical Application of AI in Medical Education
An interactive workshop showcasing real-world examples of AI applications in medical education and assessment, presented by VTCSOM faculty. These use cases are thoughtfully designed to inspire and equip educators with practical strategies for integrating AI into their teaching and learning practices.