AOE Webinar: Creating a Personal Mission Statement
2026-02-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Link to Join: https://go.unc.edu/AOEDropLink

Learning Objectives:

Apply a stepwise approach to draft a mission statement aligned with participants’ personal goals.

Reflect on and articulate participants’ personal values, professional identity, and long-term aspirations to inform their driving purpose.

Explore examples of “Indelible Mark” statements created through the Lumeri Indelible Mark Program by a former Women’s Wellbeing through Equity and Leadership (WEL) Scholar.

Speaker:

Juliana Jaramillo, MD
East Carolina University
Clinical Assistant Professor
Director of Off-Service Resident

Charlotte UNC–Novant Medical Education Faculty Development Lecture Series: Working with Today’s Learner: A Gen Z(wemer) Approach
2026-03-19 12:30 - 13:30
March 19 @ 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Date: March 19, 2026Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PMLocation: Zoom
Speakers

Eric Zwemer
Rather than putting generations into buckets, this talk will focus on how aspects of our changing world can lead to certain assumptions by our learners (and ourselves). We will then review how those assumptions sometimes present as problematic behaviors. Finally, we will review strategies and approaches for these behaviors, ensuring we can meet learners where they are at AND help them get to where they need to be.

AOE Webinar: Professionalism Across the Continuum: Case-Based Challenges in UME & GME
2026-03-24 12:00 - 13:00
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMLocation: Zoom; https://go.unc.edu/AOEDropLink
Speakers:

Kelly Smith, MD | Assistant Dean for Student Affairs | Department of Family Medicine
Kristy Borawski, MD | Vice Chair of Education | Department of Urology
Nikki Binz, MD, FACEP | Vice Chair of Education | Department of Emergency Medicine
Session Format:

15 minutes: Background and current state of professionalism in UME and GME

45 minutes: Interactive case discussion and audience engagement

AOE Webinar: AI and Clinical Education
2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Date: April 15, 2026Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PMFormat: Virtual Panel Discussion
Join the Academy of Educators for a panel discussion exploring the evolving role of AI in medical and clinical education. This session will focus on practical applications, emerging ideas, and critical considerations for integrating AI into teaching, clinical supervision, feedback, and curriculum design.
Panelists will discuss:

Potential benefits and risks of using AI in medical education

How faculty can incorporate AI tools into teaching and clinical instruction

How learners are currently using AI—and how to teach responsible use

Ways to integrate AI into curricula while avoiding deskilling or over-reliance

Emerging use cases and research ideas in this space

Panelists

Amit Gupta, MD, MHPE

Hersh Shroff, MD

Oren Fix, MD

Amy Levenson, MD (Moderator)

Charlotte UNC–Novant Medical Education Faculty Development Lecture Series: The Office of Academic Excellence and Our Students
2026-04-16 12:30 - 13:30
Date: April 16, 2026Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PMLocation: Zoom
Join: https://novanthealth.zoom.us/j/99429840098?pwd=[REDACTED]
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Speakers

Animesh Jain
Dr. Animesh Jain is a Clinical Phase Academic Coach and the Director of the Office of Academic Excellence. He will be giving a one hour virtual talk on helping struggling learners at UNC and what to do if students are having challenges – in particular how to promote student success in their clinical years, common challenges seen with medical students, and the resources available through the OAE.

AOE Teaching Bootcamp 2.0
2026-04-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Roper Hall 6310
Interested in spending an afternoon developing skills for a career in medical education? The Academy of Educators’ Teaching Bootcamp 2.0 builds on our original Bootcamp 1.0 and shifts the focus from teaching skills to skills needed to thrive in a career in medical education. Register for an afternoon of interactive sessions on producing educational scholarship, addressing the challenges of struggling learners, and seeking and providing mentorship. The afternoon will be an in-person opportunity to learn more about these challenging topics and network with colleagues. Registration is limited to 50, so please register soon.
Sessions:

How to produce educational scholarship
Rise to the challenge of struggling learners
How to seek and provide mentorship

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The 2026 Med Ed Summit: The HeART of Medical Education
2026-05-01 08:30 - 14:30 | US National Whitewater Center Charlotte, NC, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC, 28214
Register
Please complete the following form to officially register for the Med Ed Summit on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 8:30a-2:30p at the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC.
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AOE Webinar: Inclusive Teaching in STEM Education
2026-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join the UNC Academy of Educators (AOE) for an engaging and interactive webinar focused on advancing inclusive teaching practices in STEM education.
Date: May 5, 2026Time: 12:00–1:00 PM (ET)Format: Virtual (Zoom)
About the Session
This session will explore practical, evidence-based strategies for creating more inclusive learning environments in graduate and medical education. Participants will gain insights into approaches that support learners and enhance teaching effectiveness across disciplines.
The webinar is designed to be interactive, with opportunities for discussion, reflection, and application to your own teaching context.
Presenters

Viji Sathy, PhD – Professor of the Practice in Psychology & Neuroscience and Associate Provost for Faculty Development and Success, UNC-Chapel Hill; Director, Center for Faculty Excellence
Emily Boehm – Center for Faculty Excellence, UNC-Chapel Hill

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Save the Date: Novant Wilmington Retreat
2026-05-06 12:00 - 17:00
Location: Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
Date: May 1, 2026
Dinner with spouses to follow retreat.

AOE Project ACCESS: Getting started in STEMM education research with Dr. Justin Shaff
2026-05-07 12:00 - 13:00
The STEMM Education Research Collaborative and the AOE Scholarship Committee co-sponsor a Project ACCESS event:

Speaker: Justin Shaffer, PhD
Bio: Justin Shaffer, PhD, is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies and a Teaching Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering and in Quantitative Biosciences and Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. Justin is the author of the book High Structure Course Design which gives practical advice for creating STEM courses that engage students in and out of the classroom and the creator of the Alignment and Practice card decks which help instructors explore course design and students explore study strategies, respectively. Justin is an award-winning educator who has taught 10000+ students since 2012 in the areas of chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, biology, and anatomy and physiology and has published 25+ peer-reviewed journal articles and teaching materials on the efficacy of high structure courses, active learning, and related topics. Justin is the founder of Recombinant Education where he provides STEM program characterization and professional development to faculty and administrators in the areas of course and curriculum design, evidence-based teaching practices, and discipline-based education research, all leading towards improving student success.
Website: www.recombinanteducation.com

Date & Time
Thursday, May 712:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Location
In-Person:Bondurant G-070
Online:AOE Zoom Droplink

Format
Hybrid (Attend in-person or online)

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AOE Project ACCESS Collaborative Approach to AI-Assisted Curriculum Development
2026-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Speaker:
Peter G. Fuerst, Ph.D., is a Professor of Biochemistry and the Programs of Distinction Faculty Director at the Atrium Health Wake Forest University School of Medicine. With over 15 years of experience in medical education, Dr. Fuerst has held significant leadership roles, including Associate Dean of Curriculum and Department Chair at the University of Idaho’s WWAMI Medical Education Program. His educational expertise spans course development and assessment, having served as a Cross Campus Course Director and Site Leader for the University of Washington School of Medicine, where he led initiatives in active learning and curriculum renewal.

In addition to his administrative leadership, Dr. Fuerst is an accomplished researcher and mentor. He has served as the Principal Investigator on numerous NIH and NSF grants totaling over $4.7 million, with much of his work focusing on neurobiology and the molecular mechanisms of retinal development. His commitment to teaching excellence has been recognized with multiple honors, including the Wake Forest School of Medicine Teacher of the Year Award (Class of 2027) and the University of Idaho Medical Education Teaching Excellence in Perpetuity Award. He remains active in professional development, focusing on inclusive leadership, active learning technology, and the integration of foundational sciences into clinical practice.

Details
Date: May 13, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Location: Zoom – AOE Drop-Link

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Alan W. Cross Evening of Scholarship
2026-06-04 17:00 - 20:30 | Active Learning Theater, Roper Hall
Academy of Educators 20th Anniversary
Evening of Scholarship
The Academy of Educators (AOE) proudly celebrates 20 years of excellence in education at the UNC School of Medicine. Please join us for an evening recognizing the accomplishments of Academy of Educators members, featuring a keynote address from former AOE President Dr. Julie Byerley.

Event Overview
This special anniversary event highlights two decades of educational leadership and innovation within the UNC School of Medicine. Faculty and educators from across the institution are invited to celebrate the Academy of Educators and its members’ impact.
Attendance is limited. Due to space constraints and high demand, this event is open exclusively to current and new AOE members.
All Novant campus members are encouraged to email Carrie Jackman-Hoyle at carrie_hoyle@med.unc.edu to request travel funding.

Schedule of Events
5:00 – 6:00 PMPoster Session and Reception
6:00 – 8:30 PMDinner, Award Ceremony, and Keynote Address

Registration
Register now!

Keynote Speaker
We are honored to welcome Dr. Julie Byerley, MD, MPH, former AOE president, as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Academy of Educators Evening of Scholarship, taking place on June 4, 2026.
Dr. Byerley is President of Geisinger College of Health Sciences, Dean of the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, and Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer of Geisinger. In these roles, she oversees medical, nursing, and graduate education, as well as Geisinger’s research environment, which includes expertise in precision health, genomics, informatics, implementation science, bioethics, and more.
Prior to joining Geisinger in 2022, Dr. Byerley served as Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at the UNC School of Medicine and Professor of Pediatrics. In 2021, she also served as Interim Dean of the UNC Adams School of Dentistry.
Her academic work focuses on educational innovation, including expedited career pathways, forward-looking curriculum design, workforce development, mentoring, and system improvements toward higher-value health professions education. She currently serves on the AAMC Council of Deans and the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
Dr. Byerley earned her bachelor’s degree in physics and a secondary teaching certificate from Rhodes College, after which she taught high school before attending medical school at Duke University. She completed her pediatrics residency and chief residency at UNC–Chapel Hill, where she also earned a Master of Public Health with a focus on maternal and child health.
A practicing pediatrician, Dr. Byerley continues to see patients and teach medical students monthly at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. She and her husband, Mike Byerley, have two adult sons.

Virtual Attendance
Unable to attend in person?View the event virtually:https://www.med.unc.edu/aoe/programming/evening-of-scholarship/

AOE Project ACCESS: Advancing Competency-Based Pharmacy Education Through Implementation Science: Developing and Validating Readiness-to-Change Instruments Using the Behavior Change Wheel
2026-08-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Speaker:

Denise H. Rhoney, PharmD, FCCP, FNCS, MCCM, is the Ronald and Nancy McFarlane Distinguished Professor in the Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Eshelman School of Pharmacy in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She also serves as Director of the Research Laboratory in Education and Learning Innovation. Dr. Rhoney earned her BS and PharmD degrees from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and completed residencies in general clinical pharmacy and critical care, followed by a clinical research fellowship at UNC/Glaxo.
Dr. Rhoney began her academic and clinical career as the first pharmacist to fully integrate clinical pharmacy services into a neurocritical care team, establishing a precedent-setting practice model at Detroit Receiving Hospital during her 17-year tenure at Wayne State University. Her scholarly work has focused on improving outcomes in neurologically critically ill patients through optimization of medication therapy. She has served as an investigator on numerous clinical trials and authored more than 110 peer-reviewed publications.
Dr. Rhoney is a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) and the Neurocritical Care Society (NCS), and was named a Master of the American College of Critical Care Medicine. She has held national leadership roles, including two terms on the NCS Board of Directors and Executive Committee, and active involvement in the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Within ACCP, she has served as Chair of the ACCP Foundation Board of Trustees, led multiple programming and membership committees, and currently serves as President of ACCP.
A recognized leader in educational innovation, Dr. Rhoney chaired the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Joint Task Force on Competency-Based Pharmacy Education and Academic Affairs Committee where the work centers around competency-based pharmacy education and is a key contributor to the national dialogue shaping pharmacy education reform. She is a member of the Executive Committee of the International Collaborative for Competency-Based Health Professions Education (ICBHPHE), and editor of a special collection of the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education on CBE. Her work has been instrumental in advancing competency-based education frameworks using implementation science and has informed both U.S. and international initiatives. She has recently been awarded as the AACP Distinguished Teaching Scholar.
