https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news-rss/?title=Latest%20YSM%20Education%20News&orgId=121309 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Medical Education en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:25:59 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ambient-ai-scribes-impact-medical-students/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ambient-ai-scribes-impact-medical-students/ As technology in medicine rapidly evolves, Jaideep Talwalkar, MD, is helping Yale School of Medicine lead the way in integrating these emerging tools across undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education. In a Q&A, he discusses the impact of AI scribes on medical students and offers advice on how best to use this new technology. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:43:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-welcomes-md-class-of-2030-at-white-coat-ceremony/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-welcomes-md-class-of-2030-at-white-coat-ceremony/ This year’s White Coat Ceremony welcomed 104 students to the MD Class of 2030 and the Yale School of Medicine (YSM) community. The annual tradition marks the beginning of each student’s journey toward becoming a doctor. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/learning-the-art-of-care-through-ysms-simulated-participant-program/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/learning-the-art-of-care-through-ysms-simulated-participant-program/ Excellent communication skills are a fundamental part of practicing medicine. The art of asking questions, listening carefully, and communicating with compassion requires time and effort to master, and preferably before real patient interactions. At Yale School of Medicine (YSM), one of the ways in which students and clinicians can practice patient-focused communication and care is by engaging in practice scenarios with simulated participants (SPs). Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/holding-space-learning-how-to-lean-into-hard-conversations/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/holding-space-learning-how-to-lean-into-hard-conversations/ Learning to engage in genuine, thoughtful dialogue is a powerful way to build trust and shared understanding across differences. It’s a skill especially important for those embarking on a career in healthcare where patient trust, team collaboration, and informed decision-making are paramount. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.statnews.com/2026/08/03/ai-scribes-medical-education-learning-tool-cognitive-crutch/ https://www.statnews.com/2026/08/03/ai-scribes-medical-education-learning-tool-cognitive-crutch/ Educators want future physicians to be fluent in AI scribes, but they worry what off-loading clinical notes to AI could do to learning. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/obgyn-pathways-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/obgyn-pathways-2026/ Several Yale Ob/Gyn medical students and residents, and Vice Chair of Education, Trina Salva, MD, MSEd, introduced 60 high school students to several women's health topics and procedures as part of the Yale Summer Pathways Program, teaching local students about simulation and innovation in the field. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/anesthesiology-residency/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/anesthesiology-residency/ Yale's anesthesiology residency program equips residents with the mentorship and tools they need to become successful clinicians, both in and out of the operating room. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/master-of-health-science-names-new-program-leadership/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/master-of-health-science-names-new-program-leadership/ MHS degree program names Oliver Karam, MD, PhD, as Director and Naftali Kaminski, MD, as Co-Director of the Clinical Investigation concentration. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/mhs-degree-program-welcomes-class-of-2028/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/mhs-degree-program-welcomes-class-of-2028/ On June 30, the Master of Health Science (MHS) degree hosted a welcome reception for 21 incoming MHS students and their mentors. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/29th-annual-yale-glaucoma-symposium/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/29th-annual-yale-glaucoma-symposium/ Join us for the Annual Yale Glaucoma Symposium, a comprehensive, case-based program designed for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and eye care professionals involved in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ai-for-all-empowering-non-coders/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ai-for-all-empowering-non-coders/ Have you ever encountered a task that you know would be more efficiently completed with the help of a program or an artificial intelligence (AI) tool? Perhaps there's a small pain point in your workflow, but the idea of creating an AI-aided solution sounds overwhelming. The Citizen Developer Workshop, hosted by the Educational Technology & Innovation (ETI) team, was designed with exactly these challenges in mind. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yale-undergraduate-ambulatory-observership-program/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yale-undergraduate-ambulatory-observership-program/ Physicians can sponsor a Yale undergraduate student interested in a health professions career within their ambulatory practice. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/student-group-explores-clinical-care-at-ychs/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/student-group-explores-clinical-care-at-ychs/ A group of 18 undergraduate and graduate students recently engaged in a full-day learning experience at the Yale Center for Healthcare Simulation featuring a mix of group discussions, medical training, and networking. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ludewig-and-leydon-present-at-information-technology-in-academic-medicine-conference/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ludewig-and-leydon-present-at-information-technology-in-academic-medicine-conference/ Kathleen Ludewig and Gary Leydon represented Yale School of Medicine at the 2026 Information Technology in Academic Medicine Conference, sponsored by the AAMC Group on Information Resources, with a 60-minute workshop titled “Cultivating a Culture of Technology Innovation for Medical Education.” Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/our-first-teachers-medical-and-pa-students-honor-anatomy-donors/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/our-first-teachers-medical-and-pa-students-honor-anatomy-donors/ Families, faculty, and students gathered at The Anlyan Center for the annual Service of Gratitude, held at the end of the year-long Anatomy course in which first-year medical and PA students learn the structures within the human body through dissection. The ceremony honors the lives of those who donated their bodies to make the students’ anatomy training possible. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ysm-pa-students-shine-at-aapa-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ysm-pa-students-shine-at-aapa-2026/ Yale PA students made an impressive impact at the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) Conference held in New Orleans, LA, from May 14 –19, 2026. Throughout the conference, students attended lectures, workshops, and educational sessions led by expert PAs from across the country, gaining insight into the latest advances in medicine and the PA profession. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yales-medical-education-day-explores-the-power-of-human-connection/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yales-medical-education-day-explores-the-power-of-human-connection/ The 14th annual Medical Education Day at Yale kicked off at The Anlyan Center (TAC) on June 4. This year’s keynote speaker was Kate Tellers, senior director at The Moth, who explored the intersection of medicine, humanity, and the art of connection. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/pa-program-sponsors-blood-drive/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/pa-program-sponsors-blood-drive/ On May 5, the PA Program hosted its second annual blood drive, led by PA student Jessica Wang, MMSc '27. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/medical-education-leaders-ai-integration/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/medical-education-leaders-ai-integration/ Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how students learn, how faculty teach, and how institutions govern themselves. A May 19 panel discussion for the Technology Innovation in Medical Education Series (TIME Series) brought together three medical education technology leaders to discuss how their institutions are using AI to support learner development. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/2026-education-scholar-fellowship-graduates/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/2026-education-scholar-fellowship-graduates/ Congratulations to the 15 Education Scholar Fellowship graduates of the year-long program, who were recognized at a graduation ceremony as part of Medical Education Day at Yale on June 4, 2026. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/medical-education-poster-awards/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/medical-education-poster-awards/ Medical Education Day poster awardees Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/called-to-act-yale-school-of-medicine-celebrates-the-md-class-of-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/called-to-act-yale-school-of-medicine-celebrates-the-md-class-of-2026/ Advocacy, responsibility, compassion, and gratitude were the hallmarks of this year’s MD Commencement ceremony. With the sun shining brightly overhead, 106 MD graduates reflected on their medical school journey and looked ahead to what awaits them in their next chapter. Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/teaching-awards-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/teaching-awards-2026/ The annual teaching awards were announced during the Yale School of Medicine MD Class of 2026 Commencement. Seven distinguished awards were presented. Mon, 18 May 2026 18:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/spirit-competition-and-camaraderie-ysm-students-gather-for-the-kalanithi-house-cup/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/spirit-competition-and-camaraderie-ysm-students-gather-for-the-kalanithi-house-cup/ A rainy forecast couldn't dampen the spirits of 118 students and a dozen house advisors and affiliates as they gathered on Harkness Lawn to compete in the 3rd Annual Kalanithi House Cup. During the May 9 event, students from the Yale School of Medicine (YSM) advisory houses (Creed, Yan, Horstmann, Palade, Slayman, and Hamburg) went head-to-head in pursuit of the coveted House Cup and a year of bragging rights. Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ysm-students-showcase-research-excellence-at-the-38th-annual-student-research-day/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ysm-students-showcase-research-excellence-at-the-38th-annual-student-research-day/ Sarwat Chaudhry, MD, associate dean for student research, welcomed attendees to the 38th annual Student Research Day on May 6. The annual tradition celebrates the research accomplishments of Yale School of Medicine (YSM) students. Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/pa-online-programs-final-class-embraces-the-pull-of-their-next-chapter/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/pa-online-programs-final-class-embraces-the-pull-of-their-next-chapter/ The Physician Assistant (PA) Online Program graduated its seventh and final class on Friday, May 8. The ceremony took place in Battel Chapel and celebrated 37 students as they began their careers in healthcare. Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/the-art-of-healing-students-find-meaning-and-beauty-through-writing-and-art/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/the-art-of-healing-students-find-meaning-and-beauty-through-writing-and-art/ More than twenty years ago, the family of Marguerite Rush Lerner, MD, established and endowed the first Program for Humanities in Medicine contest. On May 7, faculty, friends, and families gathered to celebrate this year’s award-winning artists and writers. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/two-wheels-a-handlebar-and-a-team/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/two-wheels-a-handlebar-and-a-team/ Eleven bicycles were built for local children as part of a team-building event for Yale School of Medicine’s First Generation/Low Income (FGLI) community. Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/theyre-all-in-this-together/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/theyre-all-in-this-together/ A live orchestra, inventive choreography, and hits like ‘Look at me, I’m Nancy B’ had audiences laughing and cheering throughout this year's performances of the Fourth Year Show. The Yale School of Medicine (YSM) student-run production was inspired by the 2006 film High School Musical. Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/where-medicine-meets-mentorship-simulation-academy-at-yale-celebrates-class-of-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/where-medicine-meets-mentorship-simulation-academy-at-yale-celebrates-class-of-2026/ The Simulation Academy at Yale celebrated the graduation of its 11th class on May 2. The two-year program exposes New Haven high school students to the world of medicine through hands-on simulation training and mentorship. Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yjbm-cover-design-contest/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yjbm-cover-design-contest/ The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, in partnership with the YSM Office of Student Research, is publishing a new special issue highlighting peer-reviewed abstracts accepted to Yale Medical Student Research Day! We are searching for student-designed submissions for the cover of this upcoming issue. Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/prescribing-better-health-ysm-formalizes-nutrition-education-throughout-md-curriculum/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/prescribing-better-health-ysm-formalizes-nutrition-education-throughout-md-curriculum/ Starting in 2026, the MD program will launch a longitudinal thread that enhances nutrition content in the curriculum and emphasizes the role physicians play in promoting health and treating disease with dietary interventions. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:50:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ethics-power-and-the-lessons-of-nazi-medicine/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/ethics-power-and-the-lessons-of-nazi-medicine/ This year’s Lindenthal Lecture on Holocaust and Genocide was given by David Goldman, JD, founder and chairman of the Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE). Goldman’s lecture, “Nazi Doctors: Learning from Complicity” explored ethics, power, and the commercialization of medicine. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/flashcards-anatomy-ysm-team-builds-prototypes-transform-medical-education/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/flashcards-anatomy-ysm-team-builds-prototypes-transform-medical-education/ The second Ideathon kicked off Monday afternoon in the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library’s team-based learning classroom. The April 20th event brought together faculty, staff, students, and residents to collaboratively tackle challenges in medical education using artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/2026-program-for-humanities-in-medicine-health-professions-students-creative-writing-and-art-contest/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/2026-program-for-humanities-in-medicine-health-professions-students-creative-writing-and-art-contest/ Awardees of the 2026 Program for Humanities in Medicine (PHM) Health Professions Students' Creative Writing & Art Contest. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/md-class-of-2026-fourth-year-show-yale-school-musical/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/md-class-of-2026-fourth-year-show-yale-school-musical/ The MD Class of 2026 Fourth Year Show "Yale School Musical" will take place April 24 and 25 at 6:30pm. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-thao-my-nguyen/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-thao-my-nguyen/ Thao-My Nguyen shares a day in her life as a student in the Physician Associate program at Yale School of Medicine. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/09/awards-celebrate-those-strengthening-bond-between-yale-and-new-haven https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/09/awards-celebrate-those-strengthening-bond-between-yale-and-new-haven Eight individuals and organizations whose work nurtures the partnership between “town and gown” were celebrated during the annual Seton Elm-Ivy Awards ceremony on April 8. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/registration-now-open-2026-med-ed-day/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/registration-now-open-2026-med-ed-day/ Registration is open for the 14th annual Medical Education Day at Yale (Med Ed Day), which will be held in person on Thursday, June 4. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yjbm-march-2026-issue-on-neurodevelopment-and-neurodegeneration/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yjbm-march-2026-issue-on-neurodevelopment-and-neurodegeneration/ The YJBM March 2026 issue on Neurodevelopment & Neurodegeneration is live on PMC Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:20:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/md-curriculum-shifts-to-competency-based-education/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/md-curriculum-shifts-to-competency-based-education/ Yale School of Medicine is launching a redesigned MD curriculum this summer. The new curriculum will support a learner-centered and flexible teaching model composed of well-organized, integrated, and engaging learning activities with ample opportunities for students to measure their progress in attaining the nine YSM MD program competencies. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/students-receive-excellence-in-medical-education-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/students-receive-excellence-in-medical-education-award/ Saeed Juggan (Creed House, MD-PhD Class of 2029) and Arielle Shibi Rosen (Slayman House, MD Class of 2027) have been recognized with the inaugural Excellence in Medical Education Award. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-class-of-2026-celebrates-match-day/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-class-of-2026-celebrates-match-day/ Hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and family members gathered in Harkness Ballroom on Friday, March 20 to celebrate Match Day. The air was thick with excitement as graduating medical students crowded around their Advisory House tables to retrieve the sealed envelopes containing the sites where they will begin the next phase of their medical career in residency training programs across the country. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-bonnie-li/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-bonnie-li/ Bonnie Li shares a day in her life as a first-year Physician Associate Program student at Yale School of Medicine. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/register-for-upcoming-ideathon/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/register-for-upcoming-ideathon/ Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and the Educational Technology & Innovation (ETI) team will host its second Ideathon, scheduled for April 20 from 1-5:30 p.m. in the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library team-based learning classroom (SHM L 115). The workshop will be followed by an optional reception at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/education-scholar-fellowship-welcomes-2026-2027-fellows/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/education-scholar-fellowship-welcomes-2026-2027-fellows/ The Center for Medical Education has announced thirteen new fellows to participate in the Education Scholar Fellowship for 2026-2027. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-jessica-wang/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-jessica-wang/ Jessica Wang shares a day in her life as a first-year Physician Associate (PA) student at Yale School of Medicine. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ascopubs.org/do/diversity-clinical-trial-enrollment-key-oncology-trials-we-there-yet https://ascopubs.org/do/diversity-clinical-trial-enrollment-key-oncology-trials-we-there-yet Dr. Fumiko Chino welcomes Dr. Jennifer Miller and breast cancer survivor Megan-Claire Chase to discuss Dr. Miller's recent article, "Representation of Women, Older Adults, and Racial and Ethnic Minoritized Patients in Pivotal Trials for U.S. Food and Drug Administration Novel Oncology Therapeutic Approvals, 2012-2021: Bright Spot Trials and Trends Over Time," highlighting new research about how we are doing with diversity in key cancer clinical trials. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/medical-education-day-at-yale-june-4/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/medical-education-day-at-yale-june-4/ The 14th annual Medical Education Day at Yale (Med Ed Day) takes place on Thursday, June 4. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-caroline-hoeft/ https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-caroline-hoeft/ Caroline Hoeft shares a day in her life as a second-year PA student at Yale School of Medicine. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z