Health Professions Grand Rounds Series 2026–27

Advancing excellence in health professions education through collaboration, reflection, and innovation.

Presented by

  • Office of Faculty Development

  • Department of Medical Education

  • Office of Interprofessional Education

  • Medical Education Fellowship Program

Join educators from across the Health Sciences Center to explore innovative teaching practices, discuss real-world educational challenges, and earn free continuing education credits.

About the Series

The Health Professions Grand Rounds Series is a collaborative educational program designed to bring together faculty, clinicians, trainees, and educational leaders who are passionate about advancing health professions education.

Hosted through a partnership between the Office of Faculty Development, the Department of Medical Education, the Office of Interprofessional Education, and the Medical Education Fellowship Program, the series features expert speakers from West Virginia University and institutions across the country.

Each session explores innovative teaching strategies, emerging trends in medical education, educational scholarship, and practical approaches that strengthen learning across the health professions.

Featured Educational Morbidity & Mortality (Educational M&M)

One of the highlights of this year's series is our continued Educational Morbidity & Mortality (M&M) sessions.

These highly interactive discussions use de-identified educational cases to examine complex teaching and leadership challenges in academic medicine.

Participants collaborate to:

  • Analyze challenging educational situations

  • Identify opportunities for improvement

  • Explore leadership and communication strategies

  • Review institutional policies and best practices

  • Develop practical solutions that can be applied in their own educational settings

Educational M&M provides a safe environment for shared learning while strengthening decision-making and educational leadership skills.

Who Should Attend?

This series is designed for:

  • Faculty educators

  • Residents and fellows

  • Clinical preceptors

  • Program directors

  • Educational leaders

  • Health professions students interested in academic medicine

Why Attend?

Connect with Colleagues

Build relationships with educators across the Health Sciences Center while strengthening an interdisciplinary community dedicated to educational excellence.

Expand Your Teaching Skills

Explore evidence-based teaching strategies, emerging educational technologies, curriculum innovation, assessment methods, and best practices in health professions education.

Learn from Real Experiences

Participate in Educational M&M sessions that examine authentic educational challenges and promote collaborative problem-solving.

Earn Free Continuing Education Credits

Eligible participants may receive continuing education credits in:

  • Medicine

  • Nursing

  • Dentistry

  • Pharmacy

What You'll Gain

By participating in the Health Professions Grand Rounds Series, you will:

  • Discover innovative teaching approaches

  • Learn from nationally recognized educational experts

  • Strengthen leadership and communication skills

  • Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration

  • Apply practical strategies to your own educational practice

  • Earn free continuing education credit

2026–2027 Grand Rounds Schedule

All sessions are held on Wednesdays at 12:00 PM (Virtual via Zoom).

  • March 4, 2026
    Rural Clinical Education: Lessons from Appalachian Rotations
    Presenting Sponsor: Department of Medical Education

    Presenter(s): Hedrick & Appalachian Rotation Students

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2026-2027 Educational Morbidity & Mortality (M&M) Schedule

All sessions are held on Wednesdays at 12:00 PM (Virtual via Zoom).

  • April 1, 2026

    Navigating Difficult Learner Conversations in Clinical Training

    Presenting Sponsor: Medical Education Fellowship

    Presenter(s): Ely, Costello & Utzman

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Join Us

Whether you're an experienced educator or just beginning your journey in academic medicine, the Health Professions Grand Rounds Series provides opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow alongside colleagues committed to excellence in health professions education.

Register today and become part of our community of educators dedicated to advancing teaching and learning at WVU Health Sciences.

Through interdisciplinary collaboration, reflective practice, and innovation in teaching, the Health Professions Grand Rounds Series supports WVU Health Sciences’ commitment to educational excellence and lifelong learning.