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Faculty Development Learning Modules

These online faculty development learning modules were developed by experts at Feinberg Academy of Medical Educators (FAME) to provide convenient educational offerings for busy clinical educators. Each module targets a specific educational need. Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit is available for many of our courses. Please see the individual course descriptions for more information.

Please Note: Many of these learning modules are hosted in the Northwestern Cloud CME page. You will need to log in to your Cloud CME account to access modules and claim credits. There, you can also check your CME credits and certificates.

 Advancing Disability Awareness in Medicine

Launch ADAM module

Completion time: 33 minutes

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Define terms used to elicit and communicate disability status.
  2. Utilize tools to effectively and respectfully communicate with patients with disabilities.
  3. Discuss systemic and structural barriers to healthcare experienced by people with disabilities. 
  4. Identify resources to improve accessibility.
*CME credit is not yet available for this module. 

 Using Coaching to Give and Receive Feedback

Launch coaching module*

Completion time: 12 minutes

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Identify three types of feedback.
  2. Understand how to use feedback to promote a growth mindset.
  3. Recognize how to incorporate best practices and coaching to give meaningful feedback.
*CME credit is not yet available for this module. 

 Do Words Matter, The Use of Stigmatizing Language in Medical Records

Launch stigmatizing language module*

Completion time: 30 minutes

Activity Start Date – April 17, 2023    Activity End Date – April 16, 2026

 

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Identify features of stigmatizing language.
  2. Describe the effect of language on health outcomes.
  3. Identify examples of person-centered language.
  4. Recognize techniques to decrease implicit bias in medical note documentation.

Accreditation

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.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statement

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, the Feinberg School of Medicine’s Office of CME has determined that this activity is non-clinical.

Course Directors

Asantewaa Ture, MD – PGY-3 Resident, Department of Medicine

Brigid Dolan, MD, MEd – Associate Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine) and Medical Education

*Please note:  This learning module is hosted by the Office of CME.  You will need to log into your CME account in order to register for the course.  Once complete, you will need to complete the evaluation under the "Tests" tab of the link in order to receive CME Credit.

 Direct Observation in the Clinical Setting

Launch direct observation module*

Completion time: 20 minutes

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. List the benefits of direct observation as an assessment strategy.
  2. Compare different strategies to improve assessment feasibility in an office ambulatory setting.
  3. Identify at least two best practices for providing feedback after a direct observation assessment.

Accreditation

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.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statement

Dr. Brigid Dolan has nothing to disclose. The course director, Dr. Walter Eppich, and planning committee members, Dr. Marianne Green, Dr. Patricia Garcia, Dr. John X. Thomas, and Jim Brucker, have nothing to disclose. FSM’s CME Leadership and Staff have nothing to disclose: Clara J. Schroedl, MD, Medical Director of Continuing Medical Education, Sheryl Corey, Manager of Continuing Medical Education, Rhea Alexis Banks and Allison McCollum.

*Please note:  This learning module is hosted by the Office of CME.  You will need to log into your CME account in order to register for the course.  Once complete, you will need to complete the evaluation under the "Tests" tab of the link in order to receive CME Credit.

 Assessment in Small Groups

Launch small-group assessment module*

Completion time: 14 minutes

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Create a toolkit to take notes in the moment during small-group sessions.
  2. Provide effective real-time and written feedback.
  3. Provide students with specific and concrete feedback about their performance in small-group settings.
  4. Understand how this feedback is used to track students' progress and growth.

Accreditation

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.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statement

Dr. Brigid Dolan has nothing to disclose. The course director, Dr. Walter Eppich, and planning committee members, Dr. Marianne Green, Dr. Patricia Garcia, Dr. John X. Thomas, and Jim Brucker, have nothing to disclose. FSM’s CME Leadership and Staff have nothing to disclose: Clara J. Schroedl, MD, Medical Director of Continuing Medical Education, Sheryl Corey, Manager of Continuing Medical Education, Rhea Alexis Banks and Allison McCollum.

*Please note:  This learning module is hosted by the Office of CME.  You will need to log into your CME account in order to register for the course.  Once complete, you will need to complete the evaluation under the "Tests" tab of the link in order to receive CME Credit.

 Written Assessment in Clinical Settings

Launch written assessment module *

Completion time: 20 minutes

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Provide written feedback based on observable behaviors.
  2. Provide actionable suggestions for improvement.
  3. Identify how behavioral anchors on assessment forms and written feedback are related.
  4. Avoid common pitfalls in providing written feedback.

Accreditation

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.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statement

Dr. Brigid Dolan has nothing to disclose. The course director, Dr. Walter Eppich, and planning committee members, Dr. Marianne Green, Dr. Patricia Garcia, Dr. John X. Thomas, and Jim Brucker, have nothing to disclose. FSM’s CME Leadership and Staff have nothing to disclose: Clara J. Schroedl, MD, Medical Director of Continuing Medical Education, Sheryl Corey, Manager of Continuing Medical Education, Rhea Alexis Banks and Allison McCollum.

*Please note: This learning module is hosted by the Office of CME. You will need to log into your CME account in order to register for the course. Once complete, you will need to complete the evaluation under the "Tests" tab of the link in order to receive CME Credit.

 Assessment in Problem-Based Learning (PBL)

Launch PBL assessment module *

Completion time: 20 minutes

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Provide written feedback based on observable behaviors.
  2. Differentiate between more effective and less effective feedback.
  3. Provide feedback with concrete suggestions for improvement.
  4. Align written comments to behavioral anchors on assessment forms.

Accreditation

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.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statement

Dr. Brigid Dolan has nothing to disclose. The course director, Dr. Walter Eppich, and planning committee members, Dr. Marianne Green, Dr. Patricia Garcia, Dr. John X. Thomas, and Jim Brucker, have nothing to disclose. FSM’s CME Leadership and Staff have nothing to disclose: Clara J. Schroedl, MD, Medical Director of Continuing Medical Education, Sheryl Corey, Manager of Continuing Medical Education, Rhea Alexis Banks and Allison McCollum.

*Please note:  This learning module is hosted by the Office of CME.  You will need to log into your CME account in order to register for the course.  Once complete, you will need to complete the evaluation under the "Tests" tab of the link in order to receive CME Credit.

 Clinical Presentations and Verbal Feedback

Launch clinical presentations module *

Completion time: 20 minutes

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Distinguish the most important aspects of a clinical presentation.
  2. Understand the challenges of each clinical presentation element.
  3. Provide concrete and actionable verbal feedback to a clinical presenter.

Accreditation

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.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statement

Dr. Vinky Chadha has nothing to disclose. The course director, Dr. Walter Eppich, and planning committee members, Dr. Marianne Green, Dr. Patricia Garcia, Dr. John X. Thomas, and Jim Brucker, have nothing to disclose. FSM’s CME Leadership and Staff have nothing to disclose: Clara J. Schroedl, MD, Medical Director of Continuing Medical Education, Sheryl Corey, Manager of Continuing Medical Education, Rhea Alexis Banks and Allison McCollum.

*Please note:  This learning module is hosted by the Office of CME.  You will need to log into your CME account in order to register for the course.  Once complete, you will need to complete the evaluation under the "Tests" tab of the link in order to receive CME Credit.

 6 Ways to Improve Your Slides and Engage Your Learners

Launch slide improving module *

Completion time: 20 minutes

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Identify six evidence-based cognitive principles for multimedia learning.
  2. Use multimedia design principles to enhance cognition and retention.
  3. Apply the six multimedia design principles to new or existing lectures.

Accreditation

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.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statement

Dr. Nabil Issa has nothing to disclose. The course director, Dr. Walter Eppich, and planning committee members, Dr. Mary McBride, Dr. Diane Wayne, and Jim Brucker, have nothing to disclose. FSM’s CME Leadership and Staff have nothing to disclose: Clara J. Schroedl, MD, Medical Director of Continuing Medical Education, Sheryl Corey, Manager of Continuing Medical Education, Rhea Alexis Banks and Allison McCollum.

*Please note:  This learning module is hosted by the Office of CME.  You will need to log into your CME account in order to register for the course.  Once complete, you will need to complete the evaluation under the "Tests" tab of the link in order to receive CME Credit.

 Effective Learning: Strategies for Educators, Trainees, and Students

Launch effective learning module *

Completion time: 20 minutes

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Describe four key learning strategies to facilitate effective learning.
  2. Incorporate these strategies into new teaching plans or existing curriculum.

Accreditation

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.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statement

Dr. Meredith Bone and Dr. Mobola Campbell-Yusufu have nothing to disclose. The course director, Dr. Walter Eppich, and planning committee members, Dr. Diane Wayne, Dr. Mary McBride, and Jim Brucker, have nothing to disclose. FSM’s CME Leadership and Staff have nothing to disclose: Clara J. Schroedl, MD, Medical Director of Continuing Medical Education, Sheryl Corey, Manager of Continuing Medical Education, Rhea Alexis Banks and Allison McCollum.

*Please note:  This learning module is hosted by the Office of CME.  You will need to log into your CME account in order to register for the course.  Once complete, you will need to complete the evaluation under the "Tests" tab of the link in order to receive CME Credit.

 Addressing Bias in Learner Assessment

Launch addressing bias module *

Completion time: 10 minutes

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Describe the types of bias that impact narrative assessment.
  2. List three ways that bias in assessment negatively impacts students and trainees.
  3. Apply two strategies when writing narrative assessments to reduce bias.

Accreditation

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.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statement

Dr. Brigid Dolan and Dr. Khalilah Gates have nothing to disclose. The course director, Dr. Walter Eppich have nothing to disclose. FSM’s CME Leadership and Staff have nothing to disclose: Clara J. Schroedl, MD, Medical Director of Continuing Medical Education, Sheryl Corey, Manager of Continuing Medical Education, Rhea Alexis Banks and Allison McCollum.

*Please note: This learning module is hosted by the Office of CME. You will need to log into your CME account in order to register for the course. Once complete, you will need to complete the evaluation under the "Tests" tab of the link in order to receive CME Credit.

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