LGBTQ+ report difficulties in accessing & receiving healthcare, extending into #OB/GYN care. A simulation designed around effective communication & the healthcare needs of #LGBTQ+ patients looks to improve resident confidence & knowledge. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

From medicine to nursing, pharmacy & beyond - how is virtual reality used in your simulation programs? The MedBiquitous Simulation VR WG wants your insights on usage, challenges, etc. to help shape future standards. Survey closes May 29. Add your voice:

1/ Welcome to Edition 306 of West’s Well-Being Wednesday – today, new data on how burnout and depression overlap (and don’t) among physicians, in @acadmedjournal.bsky.social academic.oup.com/academicmedi...

#ArtificialIntelligence toolkit for scholarly writing: This 1-page primer serves as a guide map to the academic writing process and identifies #AI-enhanced scholarly tools designed to support each stage of the process: https://bit.ly/4dubyqd. #MedEd #MedSky #Scholarship

AANHPI individuals experience significant mental health disparities but remain largely underrepresented in mental health research & #meded. This workshop educates learners on providing culturally responsive mental health care to #AANHPI populations. #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

Biochemistry is often regarded as conceptually dense yet emotionally disconnected, limiting its relevance to patient care. This art-based learning intervention connects biochemistry of diseases with empathy, perspective taking, & ethical awareness. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

High‑fidelity simulation boosts pediatric residents’ confidence in managing severe bronchospasm with septic shock. Read the new @mededportal.bsky.social article by Merritt, Dutta, Ghotmi & Van Horn (Apr 2026).

Providers face challenges getting ECMO management skills due to low patient volume & lack of standardized training. These @cuanschutz.bsky.social @childrenscolo.bsky.social case-based sessions use the POGIL format to evaluate impact. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

You don’t have to be a “researcher” to do scholarship. 📚 Join Building Your Scholarship Toolkit to learn practical ways to turn your work into presentations & publications. May 27 | 2 PM EDT 🎓 Free webinar w/ @acadmedjournal.bsky.social + @mededportal.bsky.social 👉 Register: https://bit.ly/3QU0eMr

This #POCUS workshop for first-year #medstudents from @bcmhouston.bsky.social aims to reduce cognitive load & encourage learner-centered engagement through hands-on exploration that reinforces key principles & connects theory to practice. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

Despite the growing emphasis on social determinants of health in medical schools, clinicians struggle to translate the knowledge into practice. This interactive workshop enhances #medstudent confidence & ability to address #SDH. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

Providers can experience high rates of violence, particularly verbal escalation from patients & caregivers. This @childrensnational.bsky.social training allows clinicians to practice managing verbal escalation in a safe learning environment. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

The I-RESPOND toolkit & curriculum provides strategies for addressing identity-based misconduct in the clinical setting, to increase awareness of the impact of patient-initiated misconduct & help inform institutional policies. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

Attending the #BNGAP Conference this weekend? Be sure to check out our session “AAMC MedEdPORTAL/Academic Medicine Journals - The Way Forward” on 5/2 at 1pm ET & learn the latest about our journals.

Gamification can enhance #MedEd & supplement traditional didactics, especially in settings with limited rheumatology teaching resources. The Rheum4Games board game enhances #IM residents’ confidence & knowledge in rheumatology concepts. #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

Attending #CGEA2026? Be sure to check out “A Principle-Driven Approach to the Use of AI Tools in Scholarship and Peer Review (AI)” our joint session with @acadmedjournal.bsky.social on 4/29 at 10:45 am CT! #MedEd #MedSky

Clinical reasoning is a cornerstone of diagnostic & therapeutic decision-making, yet it is infrequently taught in preclinical #MedEd. A clinical reasoning case focused on hematochezia that emphasized core reasoning skills addresses this gap. #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

There is still time to apply to become an associate editor for MedEdPORTAL! Applications are due 4/30/26. www.mededportal.org/pb-assets/do...

During oncologic encounters, care providers must convey information & plans with confidence & empathy. A novel sim-based training prepares #medstudents to demonstrate empathy, communicate care plans, & deliver bad news during these visits. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

When Moments Become Medicine: A new commentary emphasizes that first impressions from initial clinician-patient encounters are not merely social pleasantries but foundational determinants of therapeutic alliance and patient outcomes: https://bit.ly/4dBFUZu. #MedEd #MedSky

Despite the growing emphasis on social determinants of health in medical schools, clinicians struggle to translate the knowledge into practice. This interactive workshop enhances #medstudent confidence & ability to address #SDH. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

Gender & racial biases are pervasive in medicine, including in the narrative language of recommendation letters & evaluations. This workshop provides a framework for recognizing biases in narrative evaluations & adapting language to limit them. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

As #AI tools become more integrated into academic work, understanding their appropriate use is essential. @acadmedjournal.bsky.social & @mededportal.bsky.social editors explore AI in peer review while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards. academicmedicineblog.org/responsible-...

Providers can experience high rates of violence, particularly verbal escalation from patients & caregivers. This @childrensnational.bsky.social training allows clinicians to practice managing verbal escalation in a safe learning environment. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

The I-RESPOND toolkit & curriculum provides strategies for addressing identity-based misconduct in the clinical setting, to increase awareness of the impact of patient-initiated misconduct & help inform institutional policies. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

This high-fidelity simulation increases pediatric residents’ confidence in managing near-fatal bronchospasm in a child with respiratory failure & uncompensated septic shock. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

Improper management of awake fiberoptic intubation poses serious risks. Anesthesia residents learned upper airway nerve block techniques & sedation strategies with this workshop incorporating novel ballistic-gel phantom task trainers. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

This introductory module for novice students helps expand the body of knowledge of the roles & responsibilities of health professions, providing curricular resources for other institutions. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

With rheumatology being a challenging subject, this flashcard-style board game helps reinforce #medstudent knowledge of diagnosis & management of musculoskeletal conditions in a fun, engaging way. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

A simulation module mirroring resource-constrained environments & common acute conditions in low- & middle-income countries prepares EM trainees for such experiences & increases their confidence in addressing challenges. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

Academic programs require interprofessional knowledge to meet accreditation standards & better prepare students for collaborative patient care. This module helps expand the body of knowledge of the roles & responsibilities of health professions. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

Read about an innovative tool designed to provide personalized, real-time interpretations of narrative #feedback aligned with predefined #learning outcomes: https://bit.ly/47mGI0l. #MedEd #MedSky

Pediatricians must address discriminatory behavior in families of pediatric patients. This anti-bias upstander workshop lets learners practice communications with a biased parent & learn de-escalation techniques while modeling anti-bias language. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

As @aamc.org marks 150 years, I reflected on the future of academic medicine in our Voices of Leadership series — and how evolving medical education prepares a continually learning, adaptable physician workforce. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4rO0JEe #AAMC150 #MedEd #AcademicMedicine

With rheumatology being a challenging subject, this flashcard-style board game helps reinforce #medstudent knowledge of diagnosis & management of musculoskeletal conditions in a fun, engaging way. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

Screening for metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease is recommended for type 2 #diabetes. This case-based session improved knowledge of guideline-based #MASLD screening, FIB-4 interpretation, & indications for hepatology referral. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

Pediatric trainees lack structured opportunities to develop & practice communication skills in trauma-informed care (TIC). The PATTeR for Trainees curriculum improves residents’ knowledge of TIC & confidence in communicating with patients. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

Eat, Sleep, Console (ESC) is an effective approach for evaluating & managing neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS). A @uwsom-wwami.bsky.social module enhances preparedness of birthing staff & clinicians to implement the ESC tool to manage NOWS. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

We are excited to announce a call for new associate editors. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, collegial editorial team of volunteer educators who play a central role in shaping the landscape of medical education scholarship. Applications are due 4/30/26. www.mededportal.org/pb-assets/do...

This session reviews various frameworks on role of race in clinical decision-making & teaches preclerkship students how to appraise them & consider alternatives, recognizing their own perspectives on how race should be used in medicine. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

Despite testosterone use, #transgender men with female reproductive anatomy remain at risk for ectopic pregnancy. This simulation gives #medstudents practice diagnosing & managing this gynecological emergency in a transgender patient. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

Using problem-based learning, 1st-year #medstudents concept mapped a measles case to learn basic science of viral infections & the ethical/public health implications of vaccine hesitancy. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

This @cincychildrens.bsky.social curriculum teaches #medstudents to act as patient navigators in communicating with families experiencing food insecurity & identifying appropriate local food access resources to attain nutrition security. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

This virtual workshop teaches communication and coping strategies following medical errors to 1st-year pediatric #residents to strengthen their clinical skills and professional identities. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

New on our #Podcast! 🎧 Editors from our journal and @mededportal.bsky.social discuss the journals' new policy guiding the use of #AI for #PeerReview. Listen anywhere podcasts are available. Find the resources discussed and transcript at bit.ly/4sBKawg. #MedEd #MedSky

A simulation module mirroring resource-constrained environments & common acute conditions in low- & middle-income countries prepares #EM trainees for such experiences & increases their confidence in addressing challenges. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

Informed consent is a critical skill in medical practice. This novel course for postclerkship students uses simulated vignettes to improve students’ proficiency in obtaining & documenting informed consent across multiple specialties. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

Despite testosterone use, #transgender men with female reproductive anatomy remain at risk for ectopic pregnancy. This simulation gives #medstudents practice diagnosing & managing this gynecological emergency in a transgender patient. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

Interns benefit from direct observation & feedback in developing core internal medicine skills. This @uw-medicine.bsky.social #OSCE teaches interns core skills early in their training & identifies areas for improvement. #MedEd #Medsky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

A novel women’s health curriculum from @virginiatech.bsky.social Carilion SOM integrates trauma-informed care training of 3rd-year medical students using evidence-based principles combined with experiential learning with #SPs. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...