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The open-access, MEDLINE-indexed journal of teaching and learning resources published by the AAMC. #MedEd #FOAMed #MedSky https://www.mededportal.org/

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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

10.03.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Advancing Global Health Education: Preparing Emergency Medicine Trainees for Low-Resource Settings Through Simulation-Based Training | MedEdPORTAL Introduction Global health experiences (GHEs) are increasingly popular among medical trainees. Predeparture training is crucial in preparing learners for the challenges of working in low- and middle-i...

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
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10.03.2026 14:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Obtaining and Documenting Informed Consent: An Advanced UME Cross-Specialty, Role-Playing Skill Builder | MedEdPORTAL Introduction Informed consent is a critical skill in medical practice, yet deficiencies in training are common. Despite its recognition as a core Entrustable Professional Activity for medical students...

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
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03.03.2026 19:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Transgender Health Emergencies: A Simulation on Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy in a Transgender Man | MedEdPORTAL Introduction Ruptured ectopic pregnancy is a rare emergency that occurs when an embryo implants and grows outside of the uterus. Despite testosterone use, transgender men with female reproductive anat...

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
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24.02.2026 19:38 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Development and Implementation of an OSCE for Formative Assessment of Core Clinical Skills in Internal Medicine Interns | MedEdPORTAL Introduction Direct observation and feedback are essential for developing core intern skills including communicating with consultants, obtaining informed consent, providing handoffs, and responding to...

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
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20.02.2026 15:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A Community-Based Trauma-Informed Care Curriculum on Women's Health for Third-Year Medical Students | MedEdPORTAL Introduction Trauma affects 90% of individuals and has profound impacts on health, making it essential for medical trainees to recognize its effects. Trauma-informed care (TIC) offers a framework for ...

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
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18.02.2026 18:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Problem-Based Learning Case of Unvaccinated Child With Measles Infection: Integrating Viral Pathogenesis, Immunology, and Vaccine Ethics | MedEdPORTAL Introduction The resurgence of vaccine-preventable viral diseases and the emergence of novel viruses demand that practicing physicians understand viral infections, human immunity, and the impact of im...

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
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06.02.2026 15:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Beyond the Classroom: A Food Security–Focused Experiential Learning Program for Developing Health Equity–Minded Medical Students | MedEdPORTAL Introduction The scope of medical education has expanded to familiarize trainees with the impact of social determinants/drivers of health (SDoH) on health outcomes. However, few experiential learning ...

This @cincychildrens.bsky.social curriculum teaches medical students to act as patient navigators in communicating with families experiencing food insecurity & identifying appropriate local food access resources to attain nutrition security. #MedEd #MedSky
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05.02.2026 16:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A deaf patient sitting on an examination table speaks with a doctor using ASL.

A deaf patient sitting on an examination table speaks with a doctor using ASL.

This curriculum for 2nd- & 3rd-year #medstudents uses simulated patient encounters to enhance communication skills in using interpreters to interact with patients who prefer a language other than English, including #ASL. #MedEd #MedSky
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02.02.2026 19:59 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A teacher leans over a desk to consult with a medical student about a procedure. White text at the bottom of the image reads "An Interactive Workshop to Enhance Teaching Skills Through Understanding Teaching Styles."

A teacher leans over a desk to consult with a medical student about a procedure. White text at the bottom of the image reads "An Interactive Workshop to Enhance Teaching Skills Through Understanding Teaching Styles."

This workshop effectively delivers commonly understood teaching styles using characters from the Harry Potter movies for context. The material could translate equally well to broader health care & educational settings. #MedEd #Medsky
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02.02.2026 19:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A mother and her two children speak to a doctor about nutrition. The table at which they sit contains plates of healthy foods. Black text at the bottom of the image reads "Impact of an Interactive, Case-Based Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition Curriculum on General Pediatric Resident Competency and Knowledge Retention."

A mother and her two children speak to a doctor about nutrition. The table at which they sit contains plates of healthy foods. Black text at the bottom of the image reads "Impact of an Interactive, Case-Based Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition Curriculum on General Pediatric Resident Competency and Knowledge Retention."

Effective nutrition management can improve clinical outcomes in children. This @medschool.umaryland.edu curriculum improves knowledge of pediatric gastroenterology & nutrition topics, w/supplemental resources for integration in clinic sessions. #MedEd #MedSky
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02.02.2026 19:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Impact of an Interactive, Case-Based Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Curriculum on General Pediatric Resident Competency and Knowledge Retention | MedEdPORTAL Introduction Nutrition management is essential for disease prevention and improvement of clinical outcomes in children. However, pediatric trainees routinely acknowledge knowledge gaps in nutrition ma...

Effective nutrition management can improve clinical outcomes in children. This @medschool.umaryland.edu curriculum improves knowledge of pediatric gastroenterology & nutrition topics, w/supplemental resources for integration in clinic sessions. #MedEd #MedSky
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30.01.2026 15:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In case you missed it: AAMC has released new and updated AI resources for academic medicine, including refreshed Principles for Responsible AI Use, a new AI Policy Development Checklist, and upcoming digital demos on emerging technologies. Learn more: buff.ly/cR5X8dF

26.01.2026 15:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Future-Proofing Medical #Assessment: This article introduces and defines collaborative intelligence, a dyad-centric construct focusing on the emergent capabilities of the human-#AI team: https://bit.ly/45llG19. #MedEd #MedSky #ArtificialIntelligence

26.01.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Caring for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder: A Near-Peer Workshop for Medical Students | MedEdPORTAL Introduction The opioid epidemic remains a public health crisis driven largely by synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Gaps in undergraduate medical education contribute to health disparities among patien...

This workshop focuses on fentanyl’s role in the opioid epidemic, counseling about medication for #OUD, & acute pain management for patients with OUD. #MedEd #MedSky
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27.01.2026 14:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Communicating With Patients Who Prefer a Language Other than English: A Curriculum on Interpreter Use for Medical Students | MedEdPORTAL Introduction Patients who prefer a language other than English (LOE) often face significant barriers in health care. Although national mandates require access to professional medical interpreters (MIs...

This curriculum for 2nd- & 3rd-year #medstudents uses best practices (eg., simulated patient encounters) to enhance communication skills in using interpreters, including ASL, to interact with patients who prefer a language other than English. #MedEd #MedSky
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23.01.2026 16:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We're just 2 weeks away! Register today for AAMC’s Emerging Technologies for Teaching & Learning: Digital Demos Virtual Conf, Feb 4–5. Theme: AI in Medical Education. Explore innovative, practical, real-world demos, tools & strategies to apply right away. All are welcome! bit.ly/AAMC-2026-Di...

21.01.2026 13:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Learn Serve Lead 2025: The Summary Compendium A comprehensive compendium of summaries from 100+ Learn Serve Lead 2025 concurrent sessions - delivering clear insights, key themes, and actionable takeaways for leaders, faculty, and professionals…

Start 2026 with insights shaping academic medicine. The Learn Serve Lead 2025 Summary Compendium captures key themes from 100+ sessionsβ€”medical education, leadership, data, AI, and storytellingβ€”to inform priorities and action in the year ahead. Learn more:

15.01.2026 15:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An Interactive Workshop to Enhance Teaching Skills Through Understanding Teaching Styles | MedEdPORTAL Introduction Teaching is an essential physician competency, yet education on how to teach is limited in medical training and often emphasizes specific skills over basic approaches. We developed a work...

This workshop effectively delivers commonly understood teaching styles using characters from the Harry Potter movies for context. The material could translate equally well to broader health care & educational settings. #MedEd #Medsky
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20.01.2026 16:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A canvas with paint and several paintbrushes laid out on it. Text reads "Academic Medicine Call for Cover Art January 12-March 16, 2026."

A canvas with paint and several paintbrushes laid out on it. Text reads "Academic Medicine Call for Cover Art January 12-March 16, 2026."

Are you an artist with a connection to #MedEd? Our sister journal @acadmedjournal.bsky.social has opened a call for #CoverArt! Whether you’re a #physician, #resident, #medstudent, #premed, or #patient, your art could be featured on their cover. Learn more & submit: bit.ly/4qFJuVB. #MedSky

14.01.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Implementing a Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment Curriculum for Medical Students on their Emergency Department Rotation | MedEdPORTAL Introduction The screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) approach is an evidence-based tool that combines standardized screening for unhealthy or risky alcohol and drug use wi...

This curriculum used #SPs to train students in emergency department clerkships in applying the #SBIRT approach with motivational interviewing, aimed at improving their ability to screen patients for substance abuse & plan appropriate interventions. #MedEd #Medsky
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13.01.2026 16:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Use of a Standardized Patient Team Experience to Improve Student Interprofessional Collaboration and Teamwork | MedEdPORTAL Introduction Standardized patient (SP) simulations are an important component of interprofessional education, fostering collaboration among students. The standardized patient team experience (SPTE) wa...

This role-specific SP team experience teaches stroke care planning to #interprofessional students, with admission & discharge scenarios to enhance learning. #MedEd #MedSky #IPE
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09.01.2026 16:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 Emerging Technologies for Teaching and Learning: Digital Demonstrations Virtual Conference I'm attending the 2026 Emerging Technologies for Teaching and Learning: Digital Demonstrations Virtual Conference--join me!

Back by popular demand! Register for AAMC’s Emerging Technologies for Teaching & Learning: Digital Demos Virtual Conf, Feb 4–5. Theme: AI in Medical Education. Explore innovative, practical, real-world demos, tools & strategies to apply right away. All welcome! bit.ly/AAMC-2026-Digital-Demos

08.01.2026 21:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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One of our top priorities is to promote the dissemination of high-quality resources not otherwise readily available to all learners. We are happy to recognize the authors whose publications were downloaded the most in 2025. #MedEd #MedSky
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08.01.2026 17:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A doctor examines an older patient in an exam room.

A doctor examines an older patient in an exam room.

Physician counseling impacts patient health behaviors & outcomes. This session from Wright State University Boonshoft SOM uses case scenarios & role-plays to teach evidence-based counseling for lifestyle changes to preclinical #medstudents. #MedEd #Medsky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

02.01.2026 17:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A doctor communicates with a patient in an exam room using American Sign Language.

A doctor communicates with a patient in an exam room using American Sign Language.

About 1 in 7 individuals in the US has hearing loss, yet many #medstudents have limited exposure to Deaf culture, accessibility practices, & health disparities faced by these patients. This educational session with simulated scenarios fills the gap.
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02.01.2026 17:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A blue background filled with blue and pink bacteria.

A blue background filled with blue and pink bacteria.

A gamified approach is used to teach internal medicine residents the complex & complicated topics of infectious disease management & antimicrobial stewardship in this learning session. #MedEd #Medsky
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02.01.2026 17:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
SPIKING A Sense of Belonging: Utilizing a Communication Model to Unlock Your Story With Authenticity | MedEdPORTAL Introduction Balancing belonging with uniqueness, particularly in diverse group settings like medicine, remains a challenge that can threaten inclusion. Storytelling can be a powerful way to cultivate...

Participants of this @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social module learned how to share stories, embrace vulnerability, & apply the SPIKES communication model in everyday conversations to increase feelings of authenticity & belonging. #MedEd #Medsky
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30.12.2025 18:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Training Medical Students in Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard-of-Hearing Patient Care Through Interactive Lecture and Simulation | MedEdPORTAL Introduction Approximately one in seven individuals in the United States has hearing loss, yet many medical students have limited exposure to Deaf culture, accessibility practices, and health disparit...

About 1 in 7 individuals in the US has hearing loss, yet many #medstudents have limited exposure to Deaf culture, accessibility practices, & health disparities faced by these patients. This educational session with simulated scenarios fills the gap.
www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...

23.12.2025 17:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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MedEdPORTAL | LinkedIn MedEdPORTAL | 75 followers on LinkedIn. The AAMC Journal of Teaching and Learning Resources | MedEdPORTAL is a MEDLINE-indexed, open-access journal of teaching and learning resources in the health pro...

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18.12.2025 19:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0