TIME Lecture Series

TIME (Today's Innovations in Medical Education) is a monthly series open to Feinberg faculty, students and staff who have a passion for medical education. Topics often highlight advances in technology, new pedagogy, inclusive environments, and emerging best practices in health professions education.
To view past recordings of these sessions, visit the FAME Video Archive.
Next Lecture - Thursday, July 10, 12:00 - 1:00PM
Mastery Learning in Motion: Development and Implementation of a Simulation-Based Mastery Learning Curriculum in the Classroom
Rachel S. Tappan, PT, DPT
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care)
Heidi R. Roth, PT, DHS
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the simulation-based mastery learning approach in health professions education.
- Identify rationale for implementing a simulation-based mastery learning curriculum.
- Describe the development, implementation, and outcomes of a simulation-based mastery learning curriculum for clinical skills.
- Discuss opportunities and barriers to application of simulation-based mastery learning.
Zoom (join via livestream)
To claim CME credit for this course, attendees must complete this survey within 48 hours of the event.
Save the Date: Upcoming TIME Lectures
August 20, 2025 | Elevator Pitch Perfect: How to Succinctly Communicate Your Story
Speakers: Megan Garcia-Curran, MD, PhD; Michael Spewak, MD
September 24, 2025 | Medical Education Day
October 9, 2025 | TBA
Speakers: Yusra Cheema, MD
CME/CEU Credit
To claim CME/CEU credit for this course, you must complete this survey within 48 hours of the event.
Those wishing to claim CEU credit should contact fame@northwestern.edu.
Credit Designation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure Statement
Drs. Rachel Tappan and Heidi Roth have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Course director Dr. Mary McBride : American Heart Association (consulting fee). FSM’s CME Leadership, Review Committee, and Staff have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.