Learning to Be Better Teachers

This interactive workshop is intended for faculty with learners of all levels to explore strategies in mentoring through scholarship, specifically the writing of case reports. While this can be a rewarding endeavor, it is often difficult to overcome the inertia of starting to write, and many learners may need guidance through each step of the process, from idea generation to journal submission. Our hope is to overcome this barrier by providing real-time guidance in how to select an appropriate case, choose a journal, identify authors, obtain patient consent, and follow through with submission. 

Presenters: 

Emily Pinto Taylor (family and preventive medicine) 

Ashima Lal (family and preventative medicine) 

Gregg Robbins-Welty (medicine) 

This interactive workshop introduces educators to experiential and community-engaged teaching strategies grounded in Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) and the principles of sustained partnership. Community engagement represents an “infinite game” of mutual learning and trust-building Through examples from our collaboration with the Long COVID community, where students co-develop educational materials, we illustrate how authentic partnerships enrich classroom learning and advance health equity. The session will also feature community voices sharing the benefits of such collaborations. Participants will co-design teaching modules and identify institutional and other funding sources, such as Emory’s Center for Faculty Development and Excellence’s Community-Engaged Learning Grant, to sustain this work. 

Presenters: 

Shilpa Krishnan (rehabilitation medicine) 

Anjanette C. Nuñez (rehabilitation medicine) 

The strength of biomedical education in academic medicine comes at the intersection of interdisciplinary science, where mechanistic insights are integrated into understanding human disease and used to develop novel treatments that benefit human health. This workshop will teach attendees to design impactful and effective case studies that focus on techniques to explain mechanisms of disease as well as skills for treatment development by leveraging their areas of research expertise and interest. This workshop has been developed in collaboration with the Emory School of Medicine’s Center for Humanizing Innovations in Medical Education (CHIME). 

Presenters: 

Samantha Yeligar (medicine) 

Kristy Wilson (Educational Developer, School of Medicine) 

This interactive session explores strategies for fostering psychologically safe, inclusive learning environments that address identity, bias, and use trauma-informed practices. Participants will consider how to navigate challenging conversations, support diverse learners, and promote respectful and effective supervision in medical education. 

Presenters: 

Kristin Niel (pediatrics) 

Sanemba Aya Fanny (pediatrics) 

Amy Rule (pediatrics) 

Justin Willians (pediatrics) 

As presented at INBOUND25 and CultureCon, this interactive workshop reveals how the neuroscience and psychology of storytelling can strengthen trust, empathy, and learning—especially in times of uncertainty. Participants will explore how authentic storytelling clarifies values, fosters belonging, and enhances communication in both classroom and clinical settings. Drawing from real-world case studies and guided reflection, attendees will learn to identify defining moments in their own teaching and transform them into narratives that inspire confidence and connection. Educators will leave with a repeatable story framework for more human-centered, effective engagement across diverse learning environments. 

Presenters:

Bryetta Calloway (Manager, Communications, School of Medicine) 

Many faculty and staff professionals in health professions education are experts in their respective domains—clinical, research, or administrative—and bring diverse experiences that enrich teaching and learning across the continuum of education. As educational expectations expand, both groups face increasing pressure to manage content, communication, and assessment efficiently. This workshop introduces AI as an academic assistant—a supportive partner that helps faculty and staff streamline educational and operational tasks while maintaining human connection and judgment. Participants will also explore low-risk, high-impact ways to integrate AI responsibly and collaboratively. 

Presenters: 

Tyrese Hinkins-Jones (Program Director, School of Medicine) 

Kelly Spain 

Procedural instruction is central to medical education, whether it is teaching physical examination skills, or the steps of a complex surgical operation. Many clinical educators receive minimal formal training in how to assess whether their learner has achieved procedural competency. This workshop will introduce participants to validated Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS) scales. Participants will practice generating an OSATS and generate a sample OSATS for a procedure within their specialty or interest. 

Presenters: 

Merry Sebelik (otolaryngology) 

This workshop will focus on evidence-based techniques for efficient, high-yield teaching at the bedside or in the OR, such as the One-Minute Preceptor and SNAPPS models. There will be a short didactic portion, followed by structured role-play sessions where participants practice with real clinical scenarios. 

Presenters: 

McKenzie Hollon (anesthesiology)