NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s Educator Community held our Ninth Annual Medical Education Innovations and Scholarship Conference on October 28, 2024, which was attended by over 160 faculty, students, residents, and staff. The event featured 68 presentations and workshops, and an informative session with keynote speaker, Lorelei Lingard, PhD, Professor within the Department of Medicine, Senior Scientist for the Centre for Education Research & Innovation, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University.

The annual event highlights and celebrates achievements that span undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education. Institutional awards that recognize NYU Langone Health faculty who lead and advance our educational mission are presented. The event also includes poster presentations, lightning round talks, and workshops. Continuing medical education credits were offered.

Planning Committee

Jesse Burk Rafael, MD
Co-Chair
Mres (Department of Medicine)

Selin T. Sagalowsky, MD, MPH
Co-Chair
(Department of Emergency Medicine)

Colleen Gillespie, PhD
Institute for Innovations in Medical Education Department of Medicine

Koto Ishida, MD
Department of Neurology

Arielle Kurzweil, MD, FAAN
Department of Neurology

Ann Lee, MD
Department of Surgery

Crystal Mainiero, MPA
Educator Community; Education, Faculty, and Academic Affairs

Lisa Ng-Zhao
Educator Community; Education, Faculty, and Academic Affairs

Michael Poles, MD, PhD
Educator Community; Office of Medical Education

Melissa Sum, MD
Department of Medicine

Marc Triola, MD
Institute for Innovations in Medical Education

Abigail Winkel, MD, MHPE
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sondra Zabar, MD
Department of Medicine