This event will take place on January 15, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, and 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm; January 16, 2026, 7:00 am - 8:00 am.

Speaker:

Kara Sawarynski, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Foundational Medical Studies
Assistant Dean for Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement
Embark Program, Co-Director
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

Stefanie Attardi, PhD
Associate Professor of Histology and Anatomy
Department of Foundational Medical Studies
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

Objectives

Below are the objectives for the Education Grand Rounds (specific session objectives will follow prior to the session).

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Apply various methods of adult learning theory to teaching health professionals.
  • Use various teaching strategies appropriately matched to the knowledge, attitudes and skills to be taught.
  • Provide effective and efficient learner feedback and evaluation.
  • Develop skills in educational research sufficient to propose, conduct, analyze and present scholarship.

Invitees

All interested Carilion Clinic, VTC, and RUC physicians, faculty, and other health professions educators.

*The Medical Society of Virginia is a member of the Southern States CME Collaborative, an ACCME Recognized Accreditor.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Southern States CME Collaborative (SSCC) through the joint providership of Carilion Clinic's CME Program and Carilion Clinic Office of Continuing Professional Development. Carilion Clinic's CME Program is accredited by the SSCC to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Carilion Clinic's CME Program designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. 
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.