Conference in Bedside Medicine
November 13-14, 2026
Second Annual Conference in Bedside Medicine
The Magic of the Bedside
The conference is a two-day event hosted by the Northwestern Center for Bedside Medicine. The target audience includes physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical educators, fellows, residents and students who are interested in improving their bedside clinical and teaching skills.
Conference highlights this year include:
- Physical exam and communication workshops with REAL patients
- Plenaries from internationally recognized experts in bedside medicine such as Gurpreet Dhaliwal and Brian Garibaldi
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Special sessions with the Physician Magician, Ricardo Rosenkranz
- Observation skills sessions at the Museum of Contemporary Art
- Breakout sessions featuring the latest in bedside technology, including POCUS, digital stethoscopes and AI tools
- Popups by the Northwestern Medicine Orchestra and Galter Library Special Archives
- Poster and Abstract Session Sponsored by the Society of Bedside Medicine
FAQ
How do I register?
Registration for the second annual Conference in Bedside Medicine will officially open on May 1st, 2026.
Are CME/MOC Credits Available?
Yes, CME and MOC credit will be available. Instructions for claiming your credit hours will be provided to you following the event.
Who can I contact with additional questions?
Ashley Holbrook, Program Assistant
- Physical exam and communication workshops with REAL patients
- Plenaries from internationally recognized experts in bedside medicine such as Gurpreet Dhaliwal and Brian Garibaldi
- Special session with the Physician Magician, Ricardo Rosenkranz
- Observation skills sessions at the Museum of Contemporary Art
- Breakouts featuring the latest in bedside technology, including POCUS, digital stethoscopes and AI tools
- Popups by the Northwestern Medicine Orchestra and Galter Library Special Archives
- Poster and Abstract Session sponsored by the Society of Bedside Medicine
Ricardo Rosenkranz, MD
The Physician Magician
Brian Garibaldi, MD, MEHP
Center for Bedside Medicine
Gurpreet Dhaliwal, MD
UCSFOur second annual conference will include faculty from across the US and the world, including from Northwestern University, the Society of Bedside Medicine, and the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
View 2025 Program
Conference Highlights
- Plenaries with international experts in bedside medicine
- Hands-on physical exam sessions with real patients
- Dedicated point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) track
- Communication sessions, including feedback at the bedside, trauma-informed care, and serious illness communication
- Hone your observational skills at the Museum of Contemporary Art
- Sessions on narrative medicine including reading, writing and music
- Pop-ups with the Northwestern Medicine Orchestra and the Northwestern Galter Library Special Collections team
- Society of Bedside Medicine Poster Session
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Keynote Speakers
We had faculty and presenters from all over the world, including the keynote speakers below:
Andrew Elder, BSc, MBChB, MACP
President, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Director, PRESENCE
Vice Chair for the Theory & Practice of Medicine and Linda R. Meier and Joan F. Lane Provostial Professor, Stanford University, Department of Medicine
Founder, Physical Diagnosis PDX
Associate Professor of Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University
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Assistant Professor, Dermatology, |
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Instructor, Medicine (General Internal |
James Boyle, MBChB, MD, MSc (HPE), PhD (MedEd), FRCP Professor, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, |