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Why IMPACT?

In the fall of 2019, a group of senior institutional leaders from international medical schools convened at Harvard Medical School (HMS) for a first-of-its-kind opportunity to explore trends, developments and current best practices in medical school education. This inaugural IMPACT Symposium was met with significant interest and a room filled to capacity. The outcome was a transformative learning and networking opportunity. This group gathered again to continue the conversation in a virtual program format in April 2021 with a focus on developing new paradigms for teaching, learning and clinical practice in the post-pandemic world.

As a result of the shared learning and ongoing global health care challenges, this group of medical education leaders continue to collaborate to improve the academic experience and global health systems.

To maintain these connections and collaborative opportunities, Harvard Medical School will be hosting Emerging Trends from the IMPACT Community, a 90-minute community forum and discussion on March 3, 2022.

Emerging Trends from the IMPACT Community:

Thursday, March 3, 2022

  • 7:00 – 8:30 am EDT (Boston)
  • 12:00 – 1:30 pm BST(London)
  • 9:00 – 10:30 pm AEST (Sydney)

In addition to time for our community to reconnect and hear from each other, we are excited to have two of our colleagues share their perspectives to help frame our discussions.

The Disproportionate Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Academic Women in Health Professions Education

  • Adrienne Torda, Associate Dean, Education and Innovation, UNSW Medicine, Sydney

There is significant data in the STEMM literature about the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on academic women in STEMM. In this session we will focus on those in health care education. This is on a backdrop of what has already been described as a ‘leaky pipeline’ for women, in relation to academic career development in STEMM. In health care education, because of lockdowns, campus closures and health care systems being overwhelmed by COVID-19, there have been tremendous disruptions, a dramatic increase in workload and significant stress and burnout. But, as we all know, out of challenge emerges opportunity, and there have been amazing adaptations and accomplishments achieved by many over the past 18–20 months. In this session we will address the challenges (particularly on the careers of academic women) that the COVID-19 pandemic has had, but further to this, we will look to the opportunities and potential positive outcomes that may have also emerged. Also, these issues are not exclusive to women and there will be gems, ideas and solutions potentially relevant to all that emerge during this session. This session will also involve garnering the collective wisdom, experience and strength of attendees via small and large discussions during the session and afterwards via discussion boards.

Medical Education Evidence in the Pandemic: A Solvable Puzzle?

  • Melchor Sanchez Mendiola, Professor of Medical Education, National Autonomous University of Mexico

The COVID-19 pandemic has a profound impact on the health professions education research and evidence base. A large number of publications appeared sharing experiences and innovations implemented in different health professions education (HPE) settings, but the dynamics of the pandemic make it difficult to find, select, critically appraise and apply these scholarly products. In this session we will provide an overview of the current HPE literature trends and discuss potential long-term implications for the health care community. IMPACT participants will brainstorm about how we can contribute to approach this complex challenge.

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Medical Education Reimagined

“I believe collaboration is the antidote to even the most virulent future threats. I cannot overstate the pride I have for the contributions of biomedicine during this pandemic.”

-HMS Dean George Q. Daley

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2021 Program Agenda & Advisory Committee

Medical Education Reimagined: The Focus of IMPACT 2021

Now more than ever, the world needs innovative and forward-thinking approaches to medical education. IMPACT 2021 focused on transitions to online learning and hybrid delivery of medical education, as we lead our institutions to develop new paradigms for teaching, learning and clinical practice.in the post-pandemic world.   Themes included:

  • Leadership experiences in transitioning to, and incorporating, online learning
  • Innovative approaches to creating effective virtual learning experiences
  • Designing curricula responding to the changing delivery of healthcare
  • Faculty development for hybrid and online programs

The Symposium included interactive sessions and break out groups and a schedule designed to accommodate colleagues from around the world.  Each day will include 3-4 hours of virtual engagement.

  • Days 1, 3 and 5 were “Global” Days – with everyone together, from 7:00 –10:30 AM EST
  • Days 2 and 4 were “Regional” Days – Latin America, Canada, Europe and Africa from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST, and Asia and Australia from 7:00 – 10:00 PM EST

Day 1: Organizational Leadership and Pivot to Virtual Learning

Monday, April 26, 2021
All Regions - 7:00-10:30 AM, EDT

Dean's Welcome

  • David H. Roberts, MD, Dean for External Education, Harvard Medical School

The Future is Now: Challenges and Opportunities

  • George Q. Daley, MD, PhD, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Organizational Adaptability

  • Adi Torda, MBBS, PhD, Associate Dean, Education and Innovation, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales

Challenges and Opportunities in Transitioning to Online Learning

  • Invited Lightning Session Speakers
  • Regional Working Groups

Day 2: Regional Communities: The Pivot to Virtual Learning

Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Latin America, Europe and Africa - 11:00 AM-2:00 PM, EDT 
Asia and Australia - 7:00-10:00 PM, EDT

Building Community to Solve Common Challenges

  • Regional Working Groups

Day 3: The Learning Experience

Wednesday, April 28, 2021
All Regions - 7:00-10:30 AM, EDT

Dean's Welcome and Lessons Learned

  • David H. Roberts, MD, Dean for External Education, Harvard Medical School

The Asynchronous Learning Experience: Data from the Online Environment

  • Michael J. Parker, MD, HMS Associate Dean for Online Learning/Faculty Director of HMX

The Learning Experience: Clinical Training

  • Edward M. Hundert, MD, Dean for Medical Education, Harvard Medical School

Assessment and Evaluation

  • María Guadalupe Zavala-Cerna, MD, MSc, PhD, Academic Coordinator, Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara (UAG)

Challenges and Opportunities for the Learning Environment

  • Invited Lightning Session Speakers

Day 4: Regional Communities: The Learning Environment

Thursday, April 29, 2021
Latin America, Europe and Africa - 11:00 AM-2:00 PM, EDT
Asia and Australia - 7:00-10:00 PM, EDT

Building Community to Solve Common Challenges

  • Regional Working Groups

Day 5: Looking Ahead: Innovation in the Post-Pandemic World

Friday, April 30, 2021
All Regions - 7:00-10:30 AM, EDT

Dean's Welcome

  • David H. Roberts, MD, Dean for External Education, Harvard Medical School

Solutions and Challenges from Across the Globe

Future of Medicine Curricular Innovations

  • Gérard Friedlander, MD, PhD, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Université Paris Descartes

Developing our Faculty for Success

Challenges and Opportunities for Faculty and Curricula Development

  • Invited Lightning Session Speakers

Back to Better

  • Gabriel M Leung, MD, MPH, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong

Innovation in a Post-Pandemic World

Closing Remarks

  • David H. Roberts, MD, Dean for External Education, Harvard Medical School

Advisory Committee IMPACT 2021

We are fortunate to have the expertise of international academic leaders advising and contributing to the 2021 Symposium. The Advisory Committee is working with David Roberts, Dean for External Education at HMS, to design the program and ensure that global themes and innovations in medical education are represented.

María Guadalupe Zavala-Cerna, MD, MSc, PhD
Academic Coordinator
Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara (UAG)

Gabriel M Leung, GBS, JP
Dean of the Faculty of Medicine
The University of Hong Kong

Adrienne Torda MBBS, PhD
Associate Dean, Education and Innovation, Faculty of Medicine
University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney

Gérard Friedlander, MD, PhD
Dean of the Faculty of Medicine
Université Paris Descartes

2019 Program Agenda

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Registration & Breakfast 

Dean’s Welcome 

  • George Q. Daley, MD, PhD, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Harvard Medical School 

Medical Education 2019: Challenges and Opportunities 

  • David H. Roberts, MD, Dean for External Education, HMS 

Principles and Practice of Curriculum Design and Renewal 

  • Edward M. Hundert, MD, Dean for Medical Education, HMS

Addressing Student Preparation – Innovating in Teaching Through the Use of an Online Curriculum 

  • Michael J. Parker, MD, Associate Dean for Online Learning / Faculty Director of HMX 

Lunch and Networking 

Building and Integrating Effective Online Learning - Strategy and Behind-the-Scenes 

  • Michael J. Parker, MD 

Incorporating Online Learning for Compelling Teaching of Clinical Applications 

  • Michael J. Parker, MD 
  • Richard M. Schwartzstein, MD, Director of Educational Scholarship, Harvard Medical School

Reception and Welcome Dinner
 Harvard's Internationalization and the Globalization of Higher Education

Todd S. Washburn, PhD, Senior Assistant Provost, for International Affairs, Harvard University 

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Breakfast 

Developing the Medical Education Faculty of the Future 

  • David H. Roberts, MD

  • Barbara A. Cockrill, MD, Director of Faculty Development MD Program, Harvard Medical School 

Case Based Collaborative Learning: The Flipped Classroom 

  • Richard Schwartzstein, MD 

Mastering the Art of Masters Education: Opportunities to Teach and Influence Careers

  • Rosalind A. Segal, MD, PhD, Dean for Graduate Education, Harvard Medical School

Enrichment Opportunities for Advanced Medical Studies 

  • Ajay K. Singh, MBBS, FRCP, MBA, Senior Associate Dean for Postgraduate Medical Education 

  • Sayeed K. Malek, MD, Program Director, Surgical Leadership Program, Harvard Medical School

  • Finnian R. McCausland, MB, ChB, BAO, Faculty Director for Global Education, Harvard Medical School

Lunch

Medicine in the Digital Age: Building a Community of Learners across the Ecosystem 

  • Stanley Shaw, MD Associate Dean for Executive Education 

Custom Meetings and Guided Tours  

  • Longwood Medical Area: Harvard Medical School Quadrangle, Tosteson Medical Education Center, Affiliated Hospitals 

  • Harvard University, Cambridge: Harvard University Yard, Harvard Innovation Lab  

Friday, October 18, 2019

Breakfast 

Getting to Yes: Negotiating Authorship

  • Ajay K. Singh, MBBS, FRCP, MBA 

Leveraging All Modalities to Innovate Public Health Education

  • Erin Driver-Linn, PhD, Dean for Education, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health  

Closing: Leading Change

  • David H. Roberts, MD

  • Ted A. James, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Custom Meetings

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