Speaker(s): 

Lisa Schroeder, MD, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose. 

Kevin Scott, MD, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Dan Davis, PhD,Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Rob Cooney, MD, MSMedEd, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• Describe strategies to optimize teaching when the group includes a difficult learner.
• List the 3 Ps of prevention as it relates tot he difficult learner and give examples of each use.
• Understand how to maintain, enhance, and disseminate a curriculum.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Nicole Woll, PhD, MEd, Robert Cooney, MD, MSMedEd, Kristi Shirk, BA, Daniel Longyhore, PharmD, Rebecca Stoudt, DNP, PhD, CRNA, Karen Tillotson, PA-C, and Annie Seif, BS have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None

Session Description: This session addresses some of the most complex and sensitive aspects of medical education, focusing on how educators can effectively support learners through challenges. Participants will explore strategies for identifying and working with struggling learners, including approaches to remediation and the development of individualized learning plans. A session on engaging personal bias encourages self-reflection and promotes equitable teaching practices. In addition to these presentations, participants will meet with their project mentors to continue refining their curricular work, with a particular focus on the evaluation and feedback phase of curriculum development. This session fosters a deeper understanding of the educator’s role in guiding learners through difficulty while maintaining high standards and compassionate support.

Session Schedule and Topics:

Required Reading:

Curriculum Development for Medical Education: A Six Step Approach

Chapters 7l Pages 142 – 198

Reference Material:      

• Exploring Unconscious Bias in Academic Medicine-AAMC on-demand learning                                                                  https://www.aamc.org/initiatives/diversity/learningseries/346528/howardrossinterview.html