2025 Western GEA/GSA/OSR Conference: Full Schedule

This session will include the following oral abstracts:
• Modeling and Teaching Equity in Medicine: Ethnographic Findings from Clinical Clerkship Observations
• Exploring the Landscape of Education about the Social Determinants of Health in Maternal-Fetal Care: A Scoping Review.
• How is Medical Student Belonging Promoted Within Clinical Teams? An Appreciative Inquiry with UCL Medical Students and Educators
• Environmental Justice in Medical Education: Exploring the Roots of Health Inequities and Partnering with Community Organizations

Speakers

Carol Rojas

Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Analyst, Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine

Nicole Lawson

Faculty Director of Inclusive Curriculum, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine

EID; environmentalism; anthropology; curriculum management; instructional design

Delores Amorelli, EdD

Director of Faculty Educator Development, Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine

Anissa Lacount, MD

Director of Clinical Education, Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine

Matthew Levi Cervantes

Medical Student, Lead Author, Keck School of Medicine USC

Oscar Gomez

Medical Student, Co-Author, Keck School of Medicine USC

Noreen Mansuri, MA, MA, MD-Candidate

Medical Student, University of California, Davis School of Medicine

Resa Caivano

Sunday May 4, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Mt. Bachelor

Oral Abstracts

9:30am PDT

Best Practices to Help Applicants Tell Their Stories: Utilizing "Other Impactful Experiences (OIE)" in the AMCAS Application Process

Sunday May 4, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT

Mt. St. Helens

This session shares best practices for helping applicants articulate their lived experiences, challenges, and the impact of curiosity and resilience on their healthcare careers. Participants will learn to effectively integrate OIE into equitable application reviews and gain insights for advising applicants, with admissions officers and pre-health advisors collaborating on strategies.

Speakers

Robin Clay, MEd

Associate Director, Admissions, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science College of Medicine

Tanisha Price-Johnson, PhD

Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California

Charlene Green, PsyD

Assistant Dean of Admissions, Outreach and Diversity, UC Davis School of Medicine

Sunday May 4, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Mt. St. Helens

Panel, Transitions in Student Affairs and Medical Education

9:30am PDT

Collaborating on the Development of Health Systems Science Assessments in Clinical Environments: Insights from Three Schools on the AMA HSS Innovation Groundwork Team

Sunday May 4, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT

Mt. Hood

This panel will examine workplace-based Health Systems Science (HSS) assessments aligned with the Entrustable Professional Activities (EPA) framework. Representatives from three medical schools will discuss insights and challenges from piloting HSS assessments in clinical settings. Group activities will explore strategies for implementing these assessments at other institutions.

Speakers

Wendy Madigosky, MD, MSPH

Associate Professor of Health Systems Science, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine

Laurie Leclair

Professor of Medicine, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah

Ronan Hallowell EdD, MA

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medical Education, Keck School of Medicine of USC

Grant Christman, MD, MACM

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC/Childredn's Hospital Los Angeles

Sunday May 4, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Mt. Hood

Panel, Assessment and Evaluation

9:30am PDT

Developing Trauma-Informed Clinical Skills Curricula across UME/GME settings

Sunday May 4, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT

Three Sisters

In a workshop format, we will review core principles of Trauma-informed care (TIC) and guide participants in how to integrate TIC training into UME/GME educational programs in a trauma-informed learning environment.

Speakers

Katie Famous, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Science
Phase 1 Doctoring Facilitator, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine

Shelene Stine, MD, MPH

Associate Professor
Head of Assessment and Clinical Partnerships
Clinical Skills and PBL Faculty, Joint Medical Program, University of California, Berkeley/UCSF

Susannah Cornes, MD

Professor, UCSF

Carrie Nelson-Vasquez, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Science
Phase 1 Doctoring Facilitator, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine

Sunday May 4, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Three Sisters

Workshop, Curriculum: Teaching and Learning Pedagogies and Curricular Innovation

9:30am PDT

Elevating the Role of Student Affairs in Medical Education Scholarship

Sunday May 4, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT

Sellwood/Hawthorne

This interactive workshop will equip student affairs professionals with tools to elevate their contributions to medical education through scholarship. Participants will identify opportunities, overcome barriers, and develop practical strategies for initiating and sustaining scholarly projects to integrate scholarship into their roles, and advocate for the recognition of student affairs contributions.

Speakers

Cherie Singer

Associate Dean of Student Affairs, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

Sunday May 4, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Sellwood/Hawthorne

Workshop, Professional and Leadership Development

9:30am PDT

Med School Marble Fill Frenzy: A Game Approach to Normalizing the Ups & Downs and Support Services during Medical School

Sunday May 4, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT

Morrison/Ross Island

Come experience the game environment used during MS1 orientation to normalize challenges medical students experience and the access to appropriate resources. Learn how the game was developed, student reactions, impact on usage of student support services, and learn how you can develop your own game.

Speakers

Amanda Smith

Director of Student Support & Wellness, UC Riverside School of Medicine

Christina Granillo

Director of Academic Success, UC Riverside School of Medicine

Jackeline de Luna, MS

Academic Specialist, UC Riverside School of Medicine

Janelle Martinez MBA

Academic Specialist, UC Riverside School of Medicine

Sunday May 4, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Morrison/Ross Island

Workshop, Advising Strategy and Models

10:45am PDT

Oral Presentation 6

Sunday May 4, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT

Mt. Bachelor

This session will include the following oral abstracts:
• Experiential Learning in a Student-Led Clinic Positively Influences the Lifelong Practice of Cultural Humility Among Medical Students
• Innovative Medical Interpreter Training Program for Student-Led Volunteer Clinics
• Teaching Medical Students How to Teach: Developing a Medical Education Course
• A Required, Multi-session, Simulation-based Clinical skills Training Program for First-Year Medical Students Centered on Telephone Outreach for Colorectal Cancer Screening

Speakers

Kristine Snyder, MPH

Associate Director of Research and Science, University of Utah

Karishmah Shah, MD/PhD Candidate

Graduate Research Assist (RA) and MD/PhD Student, University of Utah

Aileen G. MacLachlan, BS

3rd Year Medical Student, Spencer F. Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah

Boris Tirado, BS

3rd Year Medical Student, Spencer F. Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah

Kareena Patel BA

Medical Student, University of Washington School of Medicine

Joseph Colli

MD, Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine

Jennifer Loh

MD, Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine

Sunday May 4, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Mt. Bachelor

Oral Abstracts

10:45am PDT

A Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program that Prepares Students for Success in Medical School: Perspectives from Medical Students and Residents from Different Medical Schools

Sunday May 4, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT

Mt. Hood

Postbaccalaureate premedical (PBPM) programs should help prepare students for medical school. UC San Diego's PBPM program has demonstrated a positive impact students’ academic performance and overall experience in medical school. This panel will share perspectives of medical students and residents from different medical schools and from the admissions lens.

Speakers

Steve Schneid

Director of Educational Development & Scholarship, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine

Russyan Mark MabezaMD, MPH

Resident, University of California, San Fransisco

Patrick LoehrMD, MHPE

Resident, University of California, San Diego

Kama Guluma

Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Affiars, University of California, San Diego

Sunday May 4, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Mt. Hood

Panel, Transitions in Student Affairs and Medical Education

10:45am PDT

Embracing Your Worth: Confronting Impostor Phenomenon

Sunday May 4, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT

Three Sisters

Impostor phenomenon can be accompanied by perfectionism, work paralysis, burnout, and procrastination – especially in medicine. As we confront these behaviors head on, we embrace our individual worth, the internal sense that you are worthy of love and belonging from others. Embracing self-worth is a journey requiring patience and self-compassion.

Speakers

Jessica Seaman, EdD, MEd

Assistant Dean for Faculty Development, Creighton University School of Medicine

Jessica Seaman, EdD, MEd, is an Assistant Professor of Medical Humanities and the Assistant Dean for Faculty Development in Creighton University’s School of Medicine. She began her journey with Creighton as the Academic Success Consultant for Graduate Medical Education on the... Read More →

Sunday May 4, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Three Sisters

Small Group Discussion, Professional and Leadership Development

10:45am PDT

Envisioning Anti-Oppressive Curriculum Development

Sunday May 4, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT

Mt. Hood

This session will explore a vision for new curriculum development frameworks that center justice and anti-oppression.

Speakers

Katherine Lupton

Professor of Medicine, University of California San Francisco

John Davis

Associate Dean for Curriculum, Professor of Medicine, University of California San Francisco

My professional interests are both clinical and educational in nature.Clinically, I am primarily focused on infectious diseases of the immunocompromised host. This includes those who are treated with immunosuppression (e.g., transplant recipients), and those who have other immunosuppressive... Read More →

Renee Betancourt, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Pennsylvania

Monica Hahn, MD, MPH, MS

Clinical Professor of Family and Community Medicine, University of California San Francisco

Sunday May 4, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Mt. Hood

Small Group Discussion, Expanding Knowledge, Practices, and Language in the Learning Environment

10:45am PDT

A WISE Way to Teach Sharing Difficult News

Sunday May 4, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT

Morrison/Ross Island

In this workshop participants will learn, discuss and practice a simple and new approach to teaching preclinical medical students to effectively share difficult news. Participants will discuss curricular challenges and solutions faced by faculty preparing early learners to effectively communicate in complex patient care situations.

Speakers

Deb Seymour

Assistant Dean for Student Success, Univeristy of Colorado, SOM

Brandy Deffenbacher

Director, DOCS curriculum, University of Colorado, SOM

Anna Munoa, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine, DOCS Communication Associate Director
Associate Professor
University of Colorado, School of Medicine

Sunday May 4, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Morrison/Ross Island

Workshop, Curriculum: Teaching and Learning Pedagogies and Curricular Innovation

10:45am PDT

Survey Design: A MESRE Workshop

Sunday May 4, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT

Sellwood/Hawthorne

This workshops will enable participants to describe conceptual and pragmatic issues in surveydesign, apply a framework for survey design, and compose high-quality survey items

Speakers

Sam Brondfield, MD, MA, FASCO

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of California San Francisco

Odinakachukwu (Odi) Ehie, MD, MAEd, FASA

Sunday May 4, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Sellwood/Hawthorne

Workshop, Professional and Leadership Development

11:45am PDT

Lunch + Round Table Discussions

Sunday May 4, 2025 11:45am - 1:15pm PDT

Multnomah + Holladay

Sunday May 4, 2025 11:45am - 1:15pm PDT
Multnomah + Holladay

Meal

1:15pm PDT

Oral Presentation 7

Sunday May 4, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

Mt. Bachelor

This session will include the following oral abstracts:
• Evaluating the Intended Outcomes of the USMLE Step 1 Transition to Pass/Fail
• Case-Based Simulation for the Neurology-Psychiatry (NEPS) Clerkship
• Standardizing Case Complexity Classification: Enhancing Equity in Medical Student Assessments Through Learner-Dependent Models
•

Speakers

Peyton Sakelaris, BS

Mr., Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine

Steven Tata

Medical Student, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, University of Nevada Las Vegas

Kathryn Wright, BS, MA

Cirriculum Co-developer, Researcher, Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Paula Bitange, BA

Researcher, Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Delores Amorelli, EdD

Director of Faculty Educator Development, Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine

Karmen Aghajanian Parks, MD, FAAP

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences
Clinical Assessment Specialist Director, Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine

Sunday May 4, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Mt. Bachelor

Oral Abstracts

1:15pm PDT

Balancing the Demands of the Race for Competitiveness for Residencies with Medical Education

Sunday May 4, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

Sellwood/Hawthorne

As students struggle to distinguish themselves for residency applications, more emphasis has been placed on achieving higher step 2 scores, significant experiences, and research. In this panel discussion, strategies for medical education and student affairs collaboration to address these challenges will be discussed.

Speakers

Stephanie K. Zia, MD, MACM, FAAP, FACP, FHM

Assistant Dean for Career Advising, Office of Student Affairs
Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics & Medical Education, Keck School of Medicine of USC
University of Southern California

Lisa R. Shah-Patel, MD

Director, Career and Professional AdvisingClinical Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix

Sunday May 4, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Sellwood/Hawthorne

Panel, Advising Strategy and Models

1:15pm PDT

Examining Best Practices in Medical Peer Tutoring and Coaching from an Interinstitutional Lens: UC Irvine x UC San Diego

Sunday May 4, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

Mt. St. Helens

A panel of deans, directors, and medical student tutors from two University of California medical schools discuss how they collaborate to address the academic and behavioral needs of students from every aspect of their medical school journey–from admission to graduation.

Speakers

Steve Schneid

Director of Educational Development & Scholarship, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine

Lauren Stokes

Director of Academic Support Services, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine

Nancy Guirguis

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine

Megan Boysen Osborn, MD, MHPE

Senior Associate Dean for Students, UCI School of Medicine

Sunday May 4, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Mt. St. Helens

Panel, Transitions in Student Affairs and Medical Education

1:15pm PDT

Auditing medical school planetary health curricula--where do we start and where can we go?

Sunday May 4, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

Mt. Hood

This small group discussion will teach participants about planetary health curriculum and engage them in developing learning objectives and teaching modalities they can implement at their home institutions.

Speakers

Jacob Robson

Associate Professor of Medicine, The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah

Forest Streeter

Medical Student, University of Utah

Sunday May 4, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Mt. Hood

Small Group Discussion, Curriculum: Teaching and Learning Pedagogies and Curricular Innovation

1:15pm PDT

Approaches to Equitable and Effective Professionalism Feedback Conversations

Sunday May 4, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

Morrison/Ross Island

This workshop will use small group work and role-play to explore approaches to professionalism feedback discussions that are equitable and adaptable. The workshop will examine how power, emotions, teacher-learner relationships, and identity influence professionalism feedback discussions.

Speakers

Bridget O’Brien, PhD, MS

Dr. or Professor of Medicine and Education Scientist in the Center for Faculty Educators at UCSF., University of California, San Francisco

Daniela Maristany MD

Assistant Professor, UCSF

Karen Hauer MD PhD

Professor, Vice Dean for Education, UCSF

Lavjay Butani MD

Sunday May 4, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Morrison/Ross Island

Workshop, Professionalism and Academic Performance/Progression

1:15pm PDT

Leveraging AI to Enhance Medical Student Learning and Support

Sunday May 4, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

Sellwood/Hawthorne

This workshop explores how AI can enhance medical education through student data analysis, question generation, and clinical scenario modification. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to personalize learning, identify at-risk students, and create adaptive questions, gaining practical skills to improve student support and exam preparation.

Speakers

Adeste Sipin, MA

Director, Academic Support, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Reem Shehata, M.Ed

Coordinator, Academic Support, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Sunday May 4, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Sellwood/Hawthorne

Workshop, AI, Simulation, and Technology

1:15pm PDT

Trends in Debt, Cost, and Repayment, with a focus on 2025 graduates

Sunday May 4, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

Three Sisters

This session will cover key data and trends on education debt, medical school costs, how public and private schools compare on both topics, and the current state of federal repayment options. Attendees will leave empowered to manage their education debt or to advise borrowers on their repayment details.

Speakers

Jay Youngclaus

Manager, Education Research, AAMC

Janna McKay

Director, Educational Debt Counseling & Financial Management Program, OHSU School of Medicine

Sunday May 4, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Three Sisters

Workshop, Professional and Leadership Development

2:30pm PDT

Oral Presentation 8

Sunday May 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Mt. Bachelor

This session will include the following oral abstracts:
• Development of an Interprofessional Allergy/Immunology Curriculum for Pharmacy, Nursing, and Medical Students
• Integrating Oral Health in Medical Training: A Collaborative Approach with Federally Qualified Health Centers
• Physical Listening: a Novel Interdisciplinary Course in Non-Verbal Communication for Healthcare
•

Sunday May 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Mt. Bachelor

Oral Abstracts

2:30pm PDT

Enhancing Equity and Access in Elective Away Rotations for Medical Students

Sunday May 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Mt. St. Helens

This session will explore the current landscape of elective away rotations and the barriers that many medical students face in accessing these opportunities. Through interactive discussion and case studies, we will assess the impact of these barriers and explore effective approaches to equitable access to elective away rotations.

Speakers

Robin Clay, MEd

Associate Director, Admissions, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science College of Medicine

Rosalynn LeNoir

Senior Account Relationship Management Specialist, AAMC

Erik D. Malmberg, Ph.D., J.D

Assistant Dean for Equity and Medical Student Engagement
Associate Teaching Professor, Family Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine

Sunday May 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Mt. St. Helens

Panel, Expanding Knowledge, Practices, and Language in the Learning Environment

2:30pm PDT

Preclinical Academic Struggles: Assessing Before Intervening

Sunday May 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Mt. Hood

A semi-structured interview called the academic review of systems was developed to assess the needs of students who struggle in the preclinical phase. This tool will be shared briefly to spark a discussion among participants regarding assessment and intervention processes used across institutions to assist struggling students.

Speakers

Deb Seymour

Assistant Dean for Student Success, Univeristy of Colorado, SOM

Sunday May 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Mt. Hood

Small Group Discussion, Professionalism and Academic Performance/Progression

2:30pm PDT

The Ideal Neighborhood For a Medical School...Is It Houses, Learning Communities, Small Groups, Mentoring Teams or ?

Sunday May 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Three Sisters

Optimal UME learning environments combine academic learning with personal development and support structures. This session will feature three institutions’ approaches to fostering student growth, development, and identity formation. We will present different strategic approaches to student support. Time will also be dedicated to small group discussion and problem solving.

Speakers

Lisa R. Shah-Patel, MD

Director, Career and Professional AdvisingClinical Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix

Stephanie K. Zia, MD, MACM, FAAP, FACP, FHM

Ben Schneider, MD

Assistant Dean, UME Student Affairs and Associate Professor, FM, OHSU

Sunday May 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Three Sisters

Small Group Discussion, Advising Strategy and Models

2:30pm PDT

Generative AI as Co-pilot for Developing High Quality MCQ Items

Sunday May 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Morrison/Ross Island

This workshop will review the features of a high-quality USMLE multiple choice question item. Participants will be introduced to and practice three strategies to develop USMLE-style MCQ questions. Participants should bring laptop computers and have access to log-in versions of commonly used commercial AI platforms.

Speakers

Christina Granillo

Director of Academic Success, UC Riverside School of Medicine

Khiet DT Ngo, D.O., MSc.

Associate Professor Associate Dean for Clinical Skill Education & Innovation, University of California Riverside School of Medicine

Tejal Khandhar, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of California Riverside School of Medicine

Christina Stirwalt, MS3

Third Year Medical Student (Class of 2026), University of California Riverside School of Medicine

Sunday May 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Morrison/Ross Island

Workshop, Assessment and Evaluation

2:30pm PDT

The NEXT STEP1 Project: Practical Strategies and Resources for USMLE/COMLEX Pass/Fail Transition

Sunday May 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Sellwood/Hawthorne

In 2022, the USMLE Step 1/COMLEX Level 1 exams transitioned to Pass/Fail. The NEXT STEP1 Project, a collaboration of four AAMC groups, was launched to create strategies for adapting to this change. Participants will explore practical approaches to implement strategies at their institutions, focusing on curriculum, advising, and residency applications.

Speakers

Julie Youm

Associate Dean, Education Compliance & Quality
Director, Educational Technology, University of California Irvine

Nagaraj Gabbur

ObGyn Program Director, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health

Michael Campion

Director, Academic & Learning Technologies, University of Washington School of Medicine

Michael Campion, M.Ed., serves as Director of Academic and Learning Technologies at the University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM), where his team partners with faculty and students in the effective use of technology and data to support medical student education. Examples... Read More →

Gordon J Green, MD, MEd, EdD

Senior Associate Dean for Simulation & Patient Safety
Professor of Medical Education, California University of Science and Medicine

Sunday May 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Sellwood/Hawthorne

Workshop, Transitions in Student Affairs and Medical Education

3:45pm PDT

Plenary

Sunday May 4, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm PDT

Multnomah + Holladay

Sunday May 4, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm PDT
Multnomah + Holladay

Plenary

5:15pm PDT

NRMP 2025 Main Residency Match Outcomes and Future Directions

Sunday May 4, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT

Multnomah + Holladay

NRMP will provide an overview of the outcomes of the 2025 Main Residency Match and SOAP, highlighting patterns of Match participants and comparing outcomes to past matching seasons. NRMP also will provide updates on the research agenda, innovations to the matching process, and upcoming policy and process changes.

Speakers

Jeanette L. Calli, MS

Chief of Match Operations, National Resident Matching Program

Sunday May 4, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Multnomah + Holladay

Panel, Transitions in Student Affairs and Medical Education