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.

2024-2025 Topics and Speakers

All events will be held online.

December 5, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. 
Speaker: Anne VanGarsse, MD
View the presentation: The Hidden Curriculum, Awareness to Action

February 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. 
Speaker: Julie Youm, MD
View the presentation: AI in Medical Education

April 3, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. 
Speaker: Candice Lucas, MD, MPH
Topic: PRIME Program - Objectives, Outcomes and Current Challenges Click here to register

June 5, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. 
Speaker: Lawrence Loo, MD
Topic:  Student Evaluations of Teachers (SET) - What do they mean? How should they be used? Are they a SETback? Click here to register

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