Pre-Clerkship Faculty Retreat

August 5, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SMED

Come spend the day collaborating with your peers to enhance your teaching skills and discover best practices in the classroom!

Hosted by the Office of Educational Affairs and the Office for Faculty Affairs and Continuing Professional Development, join us for a day-long experience featuring sessions designed for College of Medicine Faculty who teach first and second year learners in the MD program. All College of Medicine faculty and staff are welcome to attend as well.

This event is in-person only. We hope to see you there!

Register for a calendar invite and lunch reservation. Please register by July 31 to ensure you receive lunch.

The Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

WSU designates this activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Register

Morning Schedule

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.: Check-In and Mingle, light refreshments provided, MED 175

9:00 – 9:45 a.m.: Welcome and Overview of Day with Radha Nadagopal, MED 175

10:00 – 10:50 a.m.: Supporting Pre-Clerkship Students: You’re Not Alone! with Lisa Burch-Windrem, MED 175

11:05 a.m. – Noon: From Passive to Powerful: Transforming Learning Through Active Engagement with Nicole Moses, MED 175

Noon – 1:00 p.m.: Lunch – provided if registered before July 31, MED 175, Learning Commons, and Gathering Space

Afternoon Schedule

Small Group Educator Track

1:00 – 1:45 p.m.: Feedback that Supports Learning: Effective Written and Verbal Strategies to Elevate Student Performance and Promote Student Growth with Rachel Larson, Nicole Moses, MED 116

2:00 – 2:45 p.m.: Identifying and Navigating Professionalism Challenges in Pre-Clerkship with Mary Lacy, Andrew Meyer, MED 124

3:00 – 3:45 p.m.: From Novice to Expert: Understanding Skills Progression in Medical Education with Rachel Larson, Nicole Moses, MED 116

3:45 – 4:00 p.m.: Closing Remarks and Evaluations, MED 116

Large Group Educator Track

1:00 – 2:15 p.m.: Interactive by Design: Leveraging Audience Response Systems for Active Learning in Medical Education with James Henderson, Skye McKennon, MED 175

2:30 – 3:45 p.m.: Universal Design + Accessibility: Learn How to Make Your Teaching Materials Work for All of Our Students with Amy Denman, Ariane Smith, MED 175, Bring your laptop.

3:45 – 4:00 p.m.: Closing Remarks and Evaluations, MED 175