Gamification is a powerful tool that can boost student engagement, motivation and participation and it doesn’t have to rely on the use of high-tech apps or advanced technology. This session will explore simple, low-tech ways to gamify lessons using strategies that are easy to implement and require minimal setup. Learn how to enhance existing interactive…
In this 20 Minute Mentor video from Magna Publications discover how to transform your online teaching with real-time polls and surveys that boost engagement and provide instant feedback, helping you create more interactive and personalized learning experiences! Learning Objective: Describe how surveys and polls can enhance student engagement and provide valuable feedback. Discuss tips on integrating…
The Institutional Review Board (IRB), the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) are responsible for overseeing all research involving human subjects, animal subjects, and the safe and responsible use of biological agents, recombinant DNA, and other biohazardous materials in research and teaching activities. As part of this oversight,…
When it comes to your career, several issues often come to mind. Why are some people promoted, and you are not? Why are some people given special assignments or are offered special opportunities, and you are left out? How do you avoid a disappointing performance review? How do you make sure you are not a…
Health misinformation spreads rapidly, leading to confusion and potentially harmful decisions, which can pose a significant risk to public health. This interactive online workshop is designed to equip participants with the skills to identify medical misinformation and apply evidence-based strategies to combat misinformation and prevent its spread. Participants will engage in discussions and activities to…
Winston Churchill once said, “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” In the ever-changing, fast-paced world of medicine, it may seem easy to forget the past. However, records kept in archives teach us how preserving medicine’s past helps inform our present and future decision about healthcare. At the end of…
Join Dr. Britt Andreatta as she walks you through insights from award-winning leadership training for healthcare professionals. This science-based program leverages the latest research on healthcare organizations and workplace well-being as defined by the American Medical Association (AMA) and U.S. Surgeon General. This session will feature successful examples from several healthcare organizations and will demonstrate…
Potential changes to government-funded resources have raised concerns about accessibility, usability, and reliability in academic research. This workshop will explore alternative resources that faculty can use to support research and teaching, ensuring continued access to high-quality medical and scientific literature. In this session attendees will: Identify alternative research databases by comparing their scope, reliability, and…
Students are increasingly integrating AI tools into their learning and work placements. This interactive webinar explores how to guide and support them to use AI responsibly while upholding the standards of professionalism they will take with them into the workplace. Using real world examples, you’ll learn to apply the principles of CARE-AI (Creating Accountable and…
Graphic medicine is an emerging field that uses comics to explore different facets of the healthcare experience. Come learn more about how different institutions (including WesternU) are bringing literal art into the art of medicine. Participants are encouraged to bring a pen and paper to this session. After attending this session, participants will be able…
