REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 15th
Fifth Annual Health Sciences Education Symposium
Presented by: Academy of Master Educators
Thursday, October 29, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Friday, October 30, 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Student-Alumni Center, Memphis
Registration: There is no cost to attend the symposium, but space is extremely limited. Registration is available online through the following link: 2026 AME Health Sciences Symposium.
Discover cutting-edge educational strategies, gain practical techniques, and connect with fellow health science educators at the 5th Annual Health Sciences Education Symposium, taking place from October 29 to October 30, 2026. This symposium offers a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and exchange innovative ideas in the field of health science education. Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your teaching practices and professional network!
The 2026 AME Symposium is thrilled to unveil a transformative lineup of sessions designed to revolutionize competency-based healthcare education and empower the next generation of health care leaders!
First-Day: Introduction and Workshops (October 29, 2026)
- Explainable AI in Medicine: Dive into the future of healthcare by mastering instructional strategies that teach learners to critically audit and trust AI-driven diagnostic tools. Participants will walk away with robust assessment frameworks that seamlessly blend cutting-edge technology with safe, shared clinical decision-making. Led by Jian Huang, PhD (AI expert) and Kaushik Parthasarathi, PhD
- The Hidden Curriculum: Unmask the powerful, unwritten cultures within clinical environments that deeply impact professional identity formation. This vital session equips educators with creative formative tools to align these subtle institutional norms with explicit competency-based standards. Led by Shelley White-Means, PhD with Tracy H McClinton, DNP, AG-ACNP-BC, APRN
- Simulation Pressure Cooker: Experience the thrill of high-fidelity, high-stress training designed to systematically evaluate crisis resource management under intense clinical pressure. You will sharpen your ability to analyze learner resilience and deliver rapid, targeted remediation immediately following immersion exercises. Led by Leonard N. Lamsen, MD and Tiffany Elliott, PhD, featuring special guest Dean Michael Hocker, MD, MHS.
Second-Day: Keynote, Posters and Award/Induction Ceremony (October 30, 2026)
Friday morning will open with breakfast and dedicated poster session highlighting new developments in education followed by an exciting keynote presentation by Núria Negrão, PhD, and the closing awards and induction ceremony for new AME members.
- Keynote Address on AI: Join visionary leader Núria Negrão on October 29 as she spearheads an exhilarating exploration of AI’s role in automating peer and formative assessments. This landmark address provides a blueprint for synthesizing technological innovation with human mentorship to scale personalized coaching while upholding clinical ethics.
Agenda
The full agenda and the most current information about the symposium can be found on the Academy of Master Educators webpage.
Questions? Please send an email to [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
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Disclosure Statement
The University of Tennessee College of Medicine is committed to providing CME that is balanced, objective, and evidence based. In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Essentials and Standards, all parties involved in content development are required to disclose any real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity.
The University of Tennessee College of Medicine has established mechanisms to resolve conflicts of interest should they arise. Any potential conflict of interest or off-label use will be disclosed to the audience prior to the activity.
7 CME / CEU credits provided