Medical Education Day - Schedule

Lisa M. Meeks, PhD, University of Michigan

The promise of an inclusive health professions workforce: How students with disabilities positively impact patient care

Keynote Q&A

Q&A with Dr. Meeks

MedTalks Session 1

Med Talk #1:

Deconstructing the inclusive classroom

Jeremy Amayo, MMSc, PA-C

In this talk, we will deconstruct the ideal inclusive classroom and discuss how small tweaks in our teaching can help each student feel included and ready to thrive.



Med Talk #2:

Interdisciplinary education initiative on diabetes care for interdisciplinary team of HIV providers

Mehul Tejani, MD, MPH

In this talk, we will review the results of pre- and post-testing as well as qualitative data from participants to share the improved knowledge of providers using an interdisciplinary, longitudinal educational intervention.

MedTalks Session 3

Med Talk #1:

Relationship between participation in community-level service-learning and future career plans to practice in under-served areas among 4th year medical students

Felicia Mobley, PhD

This talk will explore the relationship between a 4th year medical school student’s participation in community-level service-learning and their career plan to practice in underserved areas postgraduation

Session 1

Session #1:

Motivational interviewing

Daniel Geller, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the three tenets of Motivational Interviewing: Collaboration, Evocation, and Honoring Patient Authority
2. Learn the Guiding Principles and Methods of Motivational Interviewing MI Guiding Principles -RULER
3. Become confident in the application of Motivational Interviewing in daily patient interaction to effect positive change for patient lifestyle change and improved health outcomes


Session #2:

Hip-Hop culture & the brain

LaToya Rolle, EdD / Isaiah Rolle, MD

Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the scientific perspective of the impact of hip hop on the brain.
2. Discuss the academic benefits of hip hop on academic achievement.
3. Explore ways to use Hip Hop for learning and memory.


Session #3:

CPR and AED for everyone

Kim Fugate /Reginald Adams / Alison Dean

Learning Objectives:
1. Recognize when CPR/AED is needed.
2. Basics of CPR – Chest compression depth and rate as well as hand position will demonstrated virtually using manikins with feedback to verify correct depth and rate of compressions.
3. AED use – how to properly use an AED. We will be demonstrate virtually using AED trainer to verify correct placement and steps of AED use.
4. Be familiar with how male or female anatomy may impact both CPR and AED.

Session 2

Session #1:

Assessing and engaging patients in healthy dietary behaviors: Practical tips for busy clinicians!

Stacie Schmidt, MD

Learning Objectives:
1. Learn how to specifically Employ motivational interviewing skills in nutrition counseling.
2. Develop methods for Assisting patients in forming a SMART goal and action plan for healthy behaviors around nutrition, that respects their cultural dietary choices.
3. Use role plays to practice the above skills.
4. Leave with a toolkit for use of the above in clinical practice.



Session #2:

Cultural humility in the clinic: Kleinman's 6 step exploratory model

Claudia E. Ordonez, Anthropologist, MAIR

Learning objectives:
1. Understand how systematic attention to culture improves clinical services
2. Understand the relevance of cultivating Intercultural Awareness and Sensitivity in healthcare
3. Discuss the importance of assessing the cost-effectiveness of culturally informed therapeutic practices
4. How to introduce culturally informed strategies into clinical settings (Exploratory Model Approach)


Session #3:

Recruiting and retaining of diverse workforce

Aaron Lee, Human Resource Administrator

Learning Objectives:
1. Learn the importance/value of recruiting a diverse workforce
2. Identify common mistakes in diversity recruitment and learn how to remove these barriers
3. Develop strategies and implementation plans for diversity recruitment initiatives

Session 3

Session #1:

Providing hope that matters

Stephanie Bennett PhD, MBA, RN, / Rebecca Heitkam MACS, BSN, RN, RN-BC, HEC-C

Learning Objectives:
1. Recognize personal values and beliefs within the context of health and the use of healthcare services.
2. Analyze sources of information for relevance to patient’s and family’s values and beliefs about their health and the need for healthcare services.
3. Apply principles of cultural humility to patient interactions to co-create improved health and healthcare outcomes.


Session #2:

Health disparities and COVID-19: The why and how do we move forward

Tracey Henry MD, MPH, MS

Learning Objectives:
1. Define social determinants of health, racism as a social determinant and implicit bias
2. Recognize how racism may operate in the learning environment and clinical setting
3. Describe strategies to minimize the impact of racism and implicit bias on health outcomes such as COVID-19


Session #3:

Inclusive teaching

Nate Spell, MD / Sheryl Heron, MD, MDP/Holly Gooding, MD / Jeremy Amayo MMSc, PA-C

Learning Objectives:
1. Define inclusive teaching
2. Explain basic inclusive teaching techniques
3. Describe how to apply these techniques in your teaching environment

Session 4

Session #1:

Bystander to Upstander

Kimberly Manning, MD, FACP, FAP

Learning Objectives:
1. What is an upstander?
2. When do we have opportunities of being an upstander?
3. Why do we need to be upstanders?
4. How can we be upstander?



Session #2:

Prepare to teach with Poll Everywhere

Sam Timme, PhD

This workshop’s participants will use PollEverywhere on their own devices as teachers and students. They can continue preparing to use PollEverywhere in their teaching after meeting the following objectives:

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify PollEverywhere poll types
2. Explain how students participate in PollEverywhere polls
3. Create PollEverywhere poll(s)to include in lecture
4. Select PollEverywhere configuration and presentation options
5. Use PollEverywhere with PowerPoint


Session #3:

Full Inclusion: Understanding how to create an accessible classroom for students with disabilities

Jordan Crawford, Ed.S.

Learning Objectives:
1. Answer the question Why Inclusion? (“sticks” vs. “carrots”)
2. Discuss universal Design in the Classroom including best practices and application to medical education
3. Share considerations for Clinical Work (communication! Partnerships with the clinical sites, a clear understanding of the technical skills required of all students)
4. Provide resources

Session 5

Session #1:

Addressing the Unique Needs of LGBTQ Learners

Jason Schneider, MD

Learning objectives:
1. Identify opportunities for creating more inclusive learning environments for gender and sexual minority learners.
2. Avoid common curricular pitfalls in addressing LGBTQ health topics.
3. Delineate unique concerns for advising and mentoring LGBTQ learners.


Session #2:

Upholding standards of equal access: Understanding how to support future practitioners with disclosure and career matches

Allison Butler, PhD / Joelle Butler LCSW

Learning Objectives:
1. To understand how disability is defined under the ADA Amendments Act
2. To examine the intersection of the ADA and healthcare education/jobs
3. To gain clarity on factors to consider regarding disclosure of disabilities and medical conditions to healthcare education programs and employers
4. To identify important factors to consider in career matching for students with disabilities
5. To explore the benefits of employing people with disabilities in healthcare jobs
6. To identify ways to create a more inclusive work environment for employees with disabilities in healthcare jobs