Essentials of Teaching and Assessment Course
September 30-October 1, 2021
A hybrid two-day, intensive course to introduce participants to the pedagogy, strategies, and resources for effective teaching and assessment. This event is open to all UVM College of Medicine faculty at all teaching sites. This course is designed especially
for faculty, residents, fellows, graduate students, and postdocs who are new to teaching.
This course will be offered for approximately two half-days: the afternoon of 9/30 will take place at the Davis Center and morning of 10/1 will be virtual via Zoom. All Zoom sessions and plenaries will be recorded.
Schedule
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Day/Time | Session | Resources |
Thursday, September 30, 2021 | | |
12:00 - 1:00 PM | Lunch and Networking | |
12:00 - 1:00 PM | Special Session for UVM Health Network Faculty Christa Zehle, MD; Elise Everett, MD; Garth Garrison, MD (This session is designed for faculty outside of Burlington) | Slides 2021 |
1:00 - 1:10 PM | Welcome Kathryn Huggett, PhD |
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1:10 - 2:00 PM | Plenary Strategies for Fostering and Supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Learning Environment Marissa Coleman, PsyD; Lee Rosen, PhD | Zoom Recording Passcode: N&1i.MVj |
2:15 - 3:30 PM | Breakout Session #1 | |
A | How to Provide Meaningful Evaluations Melissa Davidson, MD; Elise Everett, MD | Slides 2021 |
B | Patient Centered Teaching Karin Gray, MD; Lewis First, MD | Slides 2021 |
3:45 - 5:00 PM | Breakout Session #2 | |
A | Objective Driven Teaching Emily Stebbins, MD; Tabitha Ford, MD | |
B | Small Group Facilitating Stephen Berns, MD; Martha Seagrave, RN, PA | See recording below |
Friday, October 1, 2021 | | |
8:00 - 9:00 AM | Plenary Creating a Positive Learning Environment Nathalie Feldman, MD; Judith Lewis, MD | Zoom Recording Passcode: o*2Gx*Fp Slides 2021 |
9:15 - 10:30 AM | Breakout Session #3 |
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A | Feedback Essentials Richard Bounds, MD; Sarah Schlein, MD | Zoom Recording Passcode: 12P^T#tz |
B | Patient Centered Teaching Karin Gray, MD; Lewis First, MD | Zoom Recording Passcode: edP&6XZp |
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Breakout Session #4 | |
A | Small Group Facilitating Stephen Berns, MD; Martha Seagrave, RN, PA | Zoom Recording Passcode: iB$6Mkcx |
B | Recognizing and Responding to Bias in Medical Education: Guide to Developing and Delivering Inclusive Content Karen Lounsbury, PhD; Tim Lahey, MD, MMSc; Eileen CichoskiKelly, PhD; Pamela Gibson, MD; Cara Simone; Julia O’Connor | Zoom Recording Passcode: jgyH?j4% Handout Slides |
CME credit is available!

In support of improving patient care, The Robert Larner College of Medicine at The University of Vermont is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The University of Vermont designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credit is claimed online at My Credits.
For more information please contact: Teaching.Academy@med.uvm.edu