The culture of academic medical institution impacts trainee education, faculty, staff and patient outcomes. Respectful environment facilitates learning, creates a sense of safety, and rewards professionalism. UCR SOM is committed to better understand and improve climate concerns and to engage faculty, staff and students at all levels in creating safe and respectful culture. The series provides an opportunities to discuss the interprofessional issues, generational and cultural divides in a respectful manner and offers a perspective on this challenging and complex topic.

Most activities listed have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

2023-2024 Topics and Speakers

All events will be held online.

September 7, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. 
Rajesh Gulati, MD
View the Presentation: From Classroom to Clinic: Shaping Professionalism in Medical Education

November 2, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. 
Joel Purkiss, PhD
View the Presentation: Changing the Culture of Assessment in Academic Medicine

December 7, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
Daniel Novak, MD
View the Presentation: Achieving Equity in (and Through) Medical Student Research

February 1, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
Greg Guldner, MD
View the Presentation: Science-Based Practical Approaches to Developing a Supportive Educational Culture

Visit our event archives page to see recordings of past presentations.