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…
Attention, explorers of teaching and learning! WesternU's Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL) invites you on a sci fi journey to discover resources, innovations, and stellar support that will launch your teaching and learning into another dimension. This year get ready to: Embark on an intergalactic adventure as you explore eLearning modules, 3D…
In a WesternU interdisciplinary effort, a preliminary study evaluated the consistency and clinical appropriateness of recommendations generated by six widely available AI models for managing a representative type 2 diabetes patient. The assessments were conducted by a physician and a pharmacist specializing in diabetes management. This study offers insights into the potential of AI tools…
In this interactive workshop, we’ll uncover the top five mistakes educators make when using generative AI tools—and, more importantly, how to avoid them. From crafting better prompts to identifying the limitations of AI, you'll gain practical strategies to integrate AI into educational settings. Come ready to experiment, ask questions, and leave with smarter AI habits!…
Want to create your own educational chatbot but don't know where to start? Are you working with a limited (or non-existent) budget? AI learning pioneer Margie Meacham follows up on her previous chatbot webinar with this hands-on mini workshop where you'll build a working chatbot in just 30 minutes! Drawing from her decade of experience…
This CETL session explores accessibility principles and how to apply them within a Learning Management System (LMS) to create inclusive learning environments. Attendees will learn strategies for ensuring course content meets accessibility standards, including document formatting, alternative text, color contrast, and multimedia captioning and more! Learning Objectives: Explain the importance of accessibility in supporting diverse learners…
