Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine\u2019s 2026 Medical Education Week begins May 11 and aims to highlight OUWB\u2019s contributions to innovative research and advancements in medical education.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeyond the White Coat: Creating a Legacy of Compassion,\u201d is the theme of this year\u2019s special week.<\/p>\n
The diverse and multifaceted program is set to include presentations of poster abstracts and prominent speakers from the medical education field who are invited to share insight and expertise. (See below for full schedule.)<\/p>\n
This year, the week is being held in honor of the late Sandor Shoichet, M.D., who was instrumental in shaping the annual event and served as co-chair of the planning committee with Ann Voorheis-Sargent, Ph.D., director, OUWB Center for Excellence in Medical Education (CEME). He passed away in June 2025.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tori Arnold, faculty development coordinator, CEME, and one of 11 planning committee members, said Shoichet was a foundational leader of Medical Education Week and a compassionate physician and collaborator.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year\u2019s theme \u2026 really stems from how Dr. Shoichet operated as a person,\u201d said Arnold. \u201cHe was so caring, kind, thoughtful, and compassionate. We wanted to honor that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Shoichet served as program director, Internal Medicine Residency, and medical director, Outpatient Clinics, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital. He also was an associate professor of Internal Medicine at OUWB.<\/p>\n
The special week exists in large part because of the late William Davidson, a successful businessman and founder of Palace Sports and Entertainment. In the late 2000s, Davidson donated $1 million to legacy Beaumont Health with the express direction that the money be used to support medical education under the direction of Shoichet, who was Davidson\u2019s doctor and friend.<\/p>\n
This allowed for a permanent endowment that is dedicated to faculty development, an area that many institutions recognize as important to an educational endeavor\u2019s ongoing success, though one that often lacks adequate resources.<\/p>\n
One of the ways the endowment accomplishes its mission is by sponsoring a nationally esteemed medical educator to be the week\u2019s distinguished speaker in Davidson\u2019s name.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s featured speaker will be Kelley Skeff, M.D., the George DeForest Barnett Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Stanford University, and co-director, Stanford Development Center. His presentation will be \u201cThe White Coat in Action: Key Steps in Patient Care.\u201d (Shoichet\u2019s daughter, Catherine Shoichet, also is set to attend the keynote session.)<\/p>\n
The keynote \u2014 and all the other sessions \u2014 are open to anyone with interest. There are no costs to attend. (Register for sessions here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n Brie Desmond, faculty development coordinator, CEME, also was a member of the planning committee.<\/p>\n \u201cWe hope those who attend Medical Education Week events take away greater understanding of all of the wonderful things that are happening at Corewell and OUWB,\u201d she said. \u201cThe whole week is about recognizing and uplifting the community we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Monday, May 11<\/p>\n Beyond the Hype: AI Examples for Clinicians and Medical Educators Comparing Ethics Policies Across Major Michigan Hospital Systems Anatomy Memorial \u00a0<\/p>\n Tuesday, May 12<\/p>\n The Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education and Clinical Practice CareMed at OUWB Writing Wrongs: A Prescription for Effective NBME-Style Questions \u00a0<\/p>\n Wednesday, May 13<\/p>\n (Keynote) Internal Medicine Grand Rounds: Davidson Lecture: The White Coat in Action: Key Steps in Patient Care Cultivating Networks That Improve Patient and Community Health Outcomes Stanford Learning Model Workshop Beyond the White Coat: Implementing Sustainable Mental Health Initiatives in Undergraduate Medical Education \u00a0<\/p>\n Thursday, May 14<\/p>\n OBGYN Grand Rounds: Not All Health Problems are Medical 9th Annual Emergency Medicine Resident and Fellow Scholarly Symposium Keynote \u2013 EM Research: Past, Present, and Future Cultivating a Culture of Compassion Through Service: The How-tos of Staff, Faculty, and Physician Community Engagement Practice Wellness: Physician Heal Thyself \u00a0<\/p>\n Friday, May 15<\/p>\n Designing and Implementing an Immersive and Longitudinal Medical School Curriculum in Quality Improvement Medical Education Week Poster Presentations For more information, contact Andrew Dietderich, senior marketing specialist, OUWB, at [email\u00a0protected]<\/a>.<\/p>\n To request an interview, visit the OUWB Communications & Marketing\u00a0webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Presenter: David Sengstock, M.D.
10-11 a.m., Zoom<\/p>\n
Presenters: Abram Brummett, Ph.D., Muzamil Ahmad, M3, Rachel Barjuca, M2, Arjun Bhaduri, M2, Cara Chou, M2, Andrew George, M3, Nooraldin Kamaladin, M2, Emily Marvar, M2, Mary Show, M2, Joon Sung, M2, Anna Vanderlaan, M2, Austin Zabiega, M2.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Zoom<\/p>\n
4:30-5:30 p.m., Oakland University, Oakland Center, Banquet Room B<\/p>\n
Presenters: Christopher Carpenter, M.D., Aimee Espinosa, M.D., Pierre Morris, M.D., Matthew Sims, M.D., Sue West, M.D.
8-9 a.m., Zoom<\/p>\n
Presenter: Jamie Vassel, Ed.D.
Noon-1 p.m., Zoom<\/p>\n
Presenters: Stefanie Attardi, Ph.D., Jickssa Gemechu, Ph.D., Christopher Jaeger, M.D., Anna Karamyan, Ph.D., Saima Mansuri, M.D., Paul Megee, Ph.D.
5-6:30 p.m., Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital (WBUH), Administration Building, OUWB Large Classroom A<\/p>\n
Presenter: Kelley Skeff, M.D.
8-9 a.m., WBUH, Administration Building, Auditorium; Microsoft Teams<\/p>\n
Presenter: Malika Fair, M.D.
9-10 a.m., WBUH, Administration Building, Auditorium<\/p>\n
Presenter: Kelley Skeff, M.D., Francisco Davila, M.D., Aimee Espinosa, M.D.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., WBUH, Administration Building, OUWB Large Classroom A<\/p>\n
Presenter: Shivapriya Chandu, M3, Riya Chhabra, M4, Berkley Browne-Holtz, Ph.D., Rohit Ray, M1.
2:30-3 p.m., Zoom<\/p>\n
Presenter: Jennifer Hartke, J.D., Mary Smyth, M.D.
8-9 a.m., WBUH, Administration Building, Auditorium; Microsoft Teams<\/p>\n
Presenter: Brian O\u2019Neil, M.D.
9-10 a.m., Microsoft Teams<\/p>\n
Presenters: Jean Szura, Ph.D., Brian Felice, M.D., Trixy Hall, Srikala Yedavally, D.O.
10:30-11:30 a.m., Zoom<\/p>\n
Presenter: Justin Skrzynski, M.D.
Noon-1 p.m., Zoom<\/p>\n
Presenter: Arthur Riba, M.D.
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Zoom<\/p>\n
1-2:30 pm., Zoom<\/p>\n