Happy new year from the Ed Tech Sig! As we launch into more focused technology tips this year, we wanted to start the year off by reflecting on our relationship with artificial intelligence (AI). AI has been everywhere for at least the last decade, whether or not you know you are using it. As an example, did you know google maps uses AI? What about your friend, Siri or Alexa? 

In the rapidly evolving world of medical education, educational technology has obviously emerged as a transformative force, reshaping how we teach, learn, and practice medicine.  Think about just how much the Zoom video conferencing platform has made people more comfortable with the use of educational technology.  However, the continuing use of Zoom or other such platforms has also made people much more aware of the challenges and limitations of educational technology.  Issues such as internet connectivity, digital fatigue, and the lack of in-person interactions have all emphasized that edu

On September 13, The Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators hosted its annual Celebration of New Members which honored the incoming Academy Class of 2023 and recognized the contributions of health professions education staff and "front-line" teachers and educators who impact our learners on a regular basis to make UCSF such an outstanding healthcare institution. 

Patricia O’Sullivan, EdD; Ann Poncelet, MD; Raquel Rodriquez, and Sandrijn van Schaik, MD, PhD are excited to share with you highlights of 2020 initiatives for the Center for Faculty Educators.

The AME workshop on Building Your Negotiating Toolkit was starting, and room 1406 at Mission Hall was nearly full. Our intrepid moderators Rebecca Berman, MD, and Rebecca Shunk, MD, instructed, “Raise your hand if you have confidence in your negotiating skills.” Not a single hand went up. Impressive. It is possible confidence was higher at the Parnassus and Fresno workshop sites, capably moderated by Calvin Chou and Serena Yang.