Best Practices of Identifying and Supporting Learners in Distress

Overview

Join us on Wednesday, May 20, for a special Faculty Development Conference — Best Practices of Identifying and Supporting Learners in Distress — featuring Stephanie Briney, DO, associate dean of Student Affairs, and Donna Johnson, PhD, an assistant clinical professor of Psychiatry at the college. They will share their perspectives on recognizing when a learner is in distress and how to best assist them.

Invitees include all UME and GME faculty educators, fellows and residents. Snacks will be provided.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe best practices for identifying and supporting learners in distress at the UME and GME levels.
2. Discuss key resources and points of contact for supporting medical students, residents and fellows during their training.

Previous events in the UME-GME Faculty Development Continuum

• November 2025:
  • Physical diagnosis: The Art of Clinical Observation.
  • From Novice to Expert: Teaching at the Bedside Across Training Levels.
• January 2026:
  • Professional Identity Development and Professionalism in the Learning Environment.
• April 2026:
  • Optimizing the Learning Environment – Creating a Culture of Feedback Conversations.