Path of Distinction in Medical Education

Learning Community

The Path of Distinction in Medical Education Learning Community is a group of medical students interested in furthering their knowledge and skills in medical education. It’s an opportunity for educationally-minded students to meet, build community and support one another as future teachers and leaders in academic medicine. The Learning Community meets at least once per semester, providing opportunities to learn more about a wide variety of education topics. Meetings are facilitated by students, faculty or staff and include workshops, panels, guest speakers, and other activities.

 

Learning at the Sim Center

Requirements

Participation in the Medical Education Learning Community is an important part of the Path of Distinction in Medical Education. It is expected that PoD MedEd students consistently attend all learning community sessions as they are able. Remote access is available when possible for those in the statewide campus. Starting with our 2025 graduating class the minimum requirement is to attend 6 sessions total. Our 2024 graduating class will continue to have a requirement of 3. 

Guidelines for Virtual Attendance

For those who attend virtually, you must follow these ground rules in order for your attendance to count:

  • have their camera on.
  • engage with our Learning Community through asking questions and/or participating in discussions.
  • stay for the entire session.
  • have their names clearly marked through zoom.

Up Coming Learning Community Events

1/26/25 Learning Community Event: Student Presentations 5:30pm – 7pm HSLC 1244 – Hybrid

3/26/25 Learning Community Event: TBD & PoD Med Ed Graduates Celebration 5:30pm – 7pm TBD

Past Learning Community Events

    • Chalk Talk – October 12, 2021
    • Effective Use of Social Media for Career Advancement in Medicine – March 9, 2022
    • Medical Educators Panel Discussion – October, 4, 2022
    • Simulation in Medical Education – October 26, 2022
    • Student Presentations – December 6, 2022
    • Teaching Portfolio – February 15, 2023
    • Clinical Teaching – April 25, 2023
    • Medical Education Day Student Posters – June 1, 2023
    • Help! I’m Trapped on a Terrible Ward Team! Learning Climate – September 20, 2023
    • Panel Discussion on Interviews – November 1, 2023
    • Student Presentations – December 5th, 2023
    • Student Presentations – February 14th, 2024
    • Education Research: Learn from the Author – March 12, 2024
    • How Minds Change, a Multi-PoDs Discussion – May 14, 2024
    • AI in Medical Education – Sept 25, 2024
    • Advocacy in Medical Education – Oct 24, 2024
    • Curriculum Development – Dec 5, 2024

 

All requirements should be submitted through SMApply

For any questions related to the program, please contact Katy Rosko at krosko@wisc.edu