OneCornell Health Educators Conference Promotes Interdisciplinary Teaching Excellence
OneCornell health educators conference inspires teaching excellence across disciplines
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Over 150 educators attended the inaugural OneCornell Health Educators Conference on May 16-17 at Weill Cornell Medicine, focusing on enhancing clinical education across health professions. The event featured discussions on effective assessment and feedback, fostering collaboration among medical and veterinary educators.
- 01The conference was held both in-person and virtually, attracting participants from locations including Hong Kong, Qatar, and Brazil.
- 02Dr. Joseph E. Safdieh emphasized the importance of collaboration in addressing educational challenges across health professions.
- 03The event was part of Weill Cornell Medicine’s Educators Driving Growth & Excellence (EDge) initiative.
- 04Interactive panels and workshops were included to facilitate knowledge exchange among attendees.
- 05Dr. Julia Felippe noted the shared educational challenges faced by students training for both human and animal care.
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The OneCornell Health Educators Conference took place on May 16-17 at Weill Cornell Medicine, gathering over 150 educators from various health disciplines, including medicine and veterinary medicine. This inaugural event, titled “From Assessment to Feedback: Closing the Loop in Clinical Education in the Health Professions,” aimed to enhance teaching practices and foster collaboration among educators. Organized by leaders from Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, the hybrid format allowed for broad participation, with attendees traveling from as far as Hong Kong, Qatar, and Brazil. Dr. Joseph E. Safdieh, the conference co-chair, highlighted the importance of collective problem-solving in preparing future health professionals. The conference featured workshops, interactive panels, and presentations of selected abstracts, focusing on diagnostic reasoning and effective assessment strategies. Dr. Julia Felippe, another co-chair, remarked on the shared educational challenges across disciplines, noting the vibrant discussions and engagement among participants. This conference served as a significant step in integrating educational efforts across the One Cornell community.
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The conference promotes improved teaching practices in health education, benefiting future health professionals and educators.
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