{"id":617,"date":"2016-10-19T15:54:30","date_gmt":"2016-10-19T19:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medsci\/?page_id=617"},"modified":"2026-04-01T13:38:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:38:29","slug":"educators-collaborative-lunch","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medsci\/training\/educators-collaborative-lunch\/","title":{"rendered":"Educators’ Collaborative Lunch"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Department of Medical Sciences & Education is pleased to host monthly one-hour meetings for BUMC educators to share and exchange ideas for best practices in pedagogy for graduate biomedical education over lunch. (Due to budget constraints, it will be bring your own lunch this year.)<\/p>\n

If you are interested in being a discussion moderator, suggesting a discussion topic, or hosting a workshop, please email medscied@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Boston University is committed to accessibility in our facilities, programming, and academic offerings. If you have a disability-related accommodation need or require communication access services, please contact medevent@bu.edu<\/a> to discuss your needs.<\/p>\n

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are hybrid (in-person meets in Dean’s Conference Room, R-112) and held on the third Tuesday of the month from 12:00-12:50 pm.<\/p>\n

2025-2026 Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Tuesday, September 16, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Person Location:\u00a0 R112<\/p>\n

Watch the Recording Here!<\/a><\/td>\n

Unlocking Grey Literature: Coherent Digital Modules for Educators<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Alumni Medical Library will showcase Coherent Digital, a new and expanded collection of searchable modules designed to support the discovery and use of grey literature in academic and clinical contexts. Coherent Digital brings together a wide range of non-traditional materials, including policy documents, clinical guidelines, technical reports, multimedia and more, into an accessible platform tailored for health sciences education and research. During the session, we will demonstrate effective search strategies, highlight key features, and share practical tips for navigating the database to find relevant, high-quality grey literature. Whether you’re developing curriculum, guiding student research, or seeking evidence to inform best practices, this tool offers a streamlined way to engage with critical information beyond traditional scholarly communication channels.<\/p>\n

Kristen Sheridan, MLIS, AHIP<\/em><\/a>
\nBarbara Slover<\/em><\/a>
\nKatie Sweeney<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday, October 21, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Watch the Recording Here!<\/a><\/td>\n

Small Bytes; How Careful AI Integration Can Mitigate Time Famine Among Medical Educators<\/strong><\/p>\n

Within medical schools, competing clinical and teaching demands are often key stressors among faculty. Artificial intelligence, when used carefully and responsibly, may be a useful tool in curriculum development, writing recommendations, and other tasks for time-pressed educators.<\/p>\n

Christopher M. Conley, MD<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

Watch the Recording Here!<\/a><\/td>\n

Unlocking Learning with Noodle Factory: AI Tutoring in Blackboard<\/strong><\/p>\n

The BUMC Educational Technology team will showcase Noodle Factory, an AI-powered chatbot integrated with Blackboard that acts as a 24\/7 virtual tutor. It supports personalized learning by answering course-related questions, guiding students through complex topics, and offering real-time feedback. Faculty can embed it directly into their Blackboard course sites.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/strong>Tuesday, January 27 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

ZOOM ONLY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Watch the Recording and view Resources Here!<\/a><\/p>\n

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Equitable Assessment : An Imperative for All Health Professions Educators<\/strong><\/p>\n

Assessment practices shape learner experiences and outcomes, yet they can unintentionally perpetuate inequities. This session explores what equitable assessment means and why it is essential in health professions education. Participants will examine structural factors that contribute to inequitable practices, reflect on their own assessment methods, and identify opportunities for meaningful change. Through practical strategies and actionable tools, attendees will learn how to design and implement assessment approaches that promote fairness, inclusivity, and learner success.<\/p>\n

Priya S. Garg, MD<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday February 10, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

View the slides here.<\/a><\/td>\n

The Role of AI in Teaching and Learning Across BU:\u00a0 A Conversation with Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning at BU<\/strong><\/p>\n

Faculty and researchers across the university\u00a0are\u00a0developing\u00a0new ways to approach the role of AI in teaching\u00a0and\u00a0learning,\u00a0but\u00a0this work often\u00a0remains\u00a0siloed in specific campus communities.\u00a0Facilitated\u00a0by BU\u2019s Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning\u00a0(IETL),\u00a0this session\u00a0is\u00a0designed to\u00a0(1)\u00a0spark conversation\u00a0across the Med Campus and the Charles River\u00a0Campus\u00a0and (2)\u00a0provide an overview of\u00a0IETL\u2019s\u00a0funding opportunities,\u00a0programming,\u00a0and\u00a0resources\u00a0that\u00a0support innovative teaching.\u00a0Attendees will\u00a0have time to share their questions and\u00a0strategies and\u00a0learn about\u00a0evidence-based\u00a0teaching\u00a0frameworks that\u00a0integrate AI into learning activities.<\/p>\n

Presenters:\u00a0 Benjamin Keating, PhD and David Farelo, PhD<\/em><\/p>\n

Institute for Excellence in Teaching and Learning<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Watch the Recording and view Resources Here!<\/a><\/td>\n

Pedagogy in the Age of AI<\/strong><\/p>\n

The rise of AI continues to inspire debates about the future of university education. This program aims to take stock of some of these developments and their relevance for pedagogy at Boston University. Ben Goossen \u00a0will report on strategies for teaching in the age of AI in the humanities and social sciences, and he will facilitate a conversation about the broader impact of AI on pedagogy at BU.<\/p>\n

Benjamin W. Goossen\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Register Here!<\/a><\/td>\n

Critical Thinking: Buzzword or Benefit?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Academics and employers alike ascribe high value to critical thinking (CT), while education policy and pedagogical research reference critical thinking skills (nearly) ad nauseam<\/em>. But what is<\/em> critical thinking? Why does it matter, and how do we foster it in the classroom? This interactive talk will first introduce the basic theories of critical thinking and why it matters in education. Then we will discuss current challenges students face in developing CT skills and highlight some activities known to improve critical thinking in students.<\/p>\n

Joshua Kays, Ph.D. <\/em><\/a>Lecturer, Department of Biomedical Engineering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Thursday, May 28, 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n21st McCahan Education Day<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n