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The Association of Biochemistry Educators (ABE) Virtual Summit promotes professional development, sharing of education best practices, scholarship, and networking for health professions educators from schools of medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry. The featured plenary speaker is Mike Todorovic, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine at Bond University (Gold Coast, Australia). With the theme of "Ascending to New Heights: Innovations in Foundational Science Integration", the ABE Virtual Summit will provide you with new teaching techniques, ideas, and resources through the plenary session, workshops, and short talks.

Registered attendees will be able to access the meeting link through EventBrite.

Click the Register button to view the event details, then under LOCATION you will see the Access Link, which will become live 30 minutes before the meeting starts.

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Keynote Speaker

Dr Mike Todorovic is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Bond University (Gold Coast, Australia). He has developed an impressive reputation for his ability to communicate the complexities of the human body across a range of traditional and social media platforms - reaching over 10 million people every month. He is well known for his medical education YouTube channel, Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike, with over 35 million views and half a million subscribers. His podcast, of the same name, is in the top 1% most shared podcasts globally and is a Top 10 Medicine podcast on both Spotify and iTunes with over 2 million downloads. He has worked extensively on radio and television, with over 150 ABC Radio call back segments and multiple television shows, including being a lead scientist on the National Geographic docuseries, 'Limitless' with Chris Hemsworth.

He has won multiple awards for his teaching and engagement, including a citation for outstanding innovation and scholarship, and the Pro-Vice Chancellors Staff Excellence Award for Engagement. He has been awarded over $1.3 million in research funding and published over 25 peer reviewed articles and textbook chapters.

Summit Agenda

1:00 - 1:15	MEET YOUR GUIDE: WELCOME REMARKS Kim Dahlman, PhD, ABE President, Associate Professor of Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
1:15 - 2:15	PLAN YOUR ASCENT: PLENARY LECTURE Power of the Post: Non-traditional impact in global learning and teaching Mike Todorovic, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
2:15 - 2:30	BREAK
2:30 - 3:30	BASECAMP: EDUCATOR MASTERCLASS SESSION Accelerating Medical Education: The Impact of ChatGPT on Curriculum Development and Learning Efficiency Paul Chastain, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine at Rockford
3:30 - 3:45	BREAK
3:45 - 4:40 3:50 - 4:00	SELECTING THE RIGHT GEAR: EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION SESSIONS Using a 'Teams' Approach to Develop and Share Biochemistry Content in an Integrated Curriculum Sonia Lobo, PhD, Professor of Biochemistry, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
4:00 - 4:10	Using and Misusing ChatGPT in Undergraduate Medical Education Peter Huwe, PhD, Associate Professor of Biochemistry, Frist College of Medicine at Belmont University
4:10 - 4:20	Getting to clerkship and beyond: Adaptable biochemistry learning objectives integrating basic and clinical science concepts for any curriculum Daniel Rogstad , MD, PhD, Associate Dean, Basic Science Education, Loma Linda University School of Medicine
4:20 -4:30	Color for Everyone: Tools for Enhancing Accessibility with Colorblind-Friendly Palettes Kearney Gunsalus, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Augusta University, University of Georgia Medical Partnership
4:30 - 4:40	Utilizing Medical Curricula to Enhance Acceptance into Medical Schools David Franklin, PhD, Professor of Biochemistry, Tulane University School of Medicine
4:40 - 4:50	ACCLIMATIZATION: MID-SUMMIT REMARKS Sheri Fong, MD, PhD, ABE President-Elect, Associate Professor, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii
4:50 - 5:15	SUMMIT PUSH: POSTER BLITZ with Q&A *posters will be linked & viewable here a few days prior to the meeting
5:15 - 5:55	ROUTE SELECTION: BIOCHEM CONNECT NETWORKING & BREAKOUT SESSIONS
	Navigating Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Coaching: Leveraging Professional Organizations for Early Career Educators Facilitators: Jesse Bakke, PhD, Associate Professor of Biochemistry, Central Michigan University Neil Osheroff, PhD, Professor of Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
	How we are using AI in health professions education Facilitators: Kim Dahlman, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Paul Chastain, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine at Rockford
	Supporting students in their self-directed learning Facilitators: Sheri Fong, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii Daniel Rogstad, MD, PhD, Associate Dean, Basic Science Education, Loma Linda University School of Medicine
	Approaches to foundational science and patient care integration Facilitators: Jaya Yodh, PhD, Teaching Professor of Biomedical and Translational Science, Carle Illinois College of Medicine Aditi Kesari, MBBS, PhD, Assistant Dean of Curriculum Integration and Assistant Professor, College of Medicine - Memphis, Univ. of Tennessee Health Science Center
	Educating learners across multiple health professions programs Facilitators: Steve Sharkady, PhD, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Campbell University Charles Scott, PhD Biochemistry Thread Director, Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
	Innovative approaches to teaching biochemistry Facilitators: Kate Eisenmann, PhD, Professor of Cell and Cancer Biology, University of Toledo Viviana Ferreira, DVM, PhD, University of Toledo
5:55 - 6:00	REACHING THE SUMMIT: CLOSING REMARKS Kim Dahlman, PhD, ABE President, Associate Professor of Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
6:00	SUMMIT CELEBRATION: ENJOY THE VIEW FROM THE TOP Stay afterwards for additional networking and happy hour with your colleagues

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Materials

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Deadlines

March 1 2024 - Deadline for SESSION Abstract Submissions
March 15, 2024 - Early Registration deadline
April 18, 2024 - Late Registration deadline

Educator Masterclasses

The purpose of a 45-minute Educator Masterclass is to instruct attendees on a specific topic in an interactive format. The exact format for the session is chosen by the session leader(s) (i.e., module, workshop, discussion), as long as more than one-half of the time is used for interaction, active learning, and discussion (breakout rooms can be used).The topic should be aligned with the Virtual Summit theme and can include but is not limited to innovations in instructional methods, curriculum development, technology, student assessment, professional development, student support, or leadership.

The Program Committee strongly encourages submissions from multi-institutional and inter-professional teams; submissions from schools of pharmacy, dentistry, and other health professions in addition to medicine; and presenters/teams that include junior faculty, women, faculty at undergraduate institutions, and those who are underrepresented in science and medicine. The Program Committee also strongly encourages submissions from those who are underrepresented in our organization, including gender expansive or nonbinary individuals, people living with disabilities, and those with identities that include American Indian/Alaskan Native, Pacific Islander, African American/African/Black, Middle Eastern/Southwest Asian/North African, and Asian/Asian American.

Criteria for review:

Importance/Significance of the Topic: Does the topic of the session address a significant issue?
Appropriateness of Topic:
- Is the session topic aligned with the ABE
  Virtual Summit theme?
- Does the session address an issue that will be of interest to attendees at the Virtual Summit?
- Are the proposed session objectives feasible in the time permitted?
Approach: Does the proposed session adequately address the stated issue?
Clarity: Is the session well thought out and clearly presented in the abstract?
Plan to Promote Discussion/Interaction: Does the session present a clear and adequate
plan to promote discussion and interaction among attendees?
Intended Outcomes: Does the abstract outline clear outcomes that align with session plan?
Generalizability/Transferability: Can information learned at the session be transferred to other settings or institutions?

Education Innovations Sessions

The purpose of an Education Innovation Session is to introduce attendees to a novel education approach in a 10-minute talk. The topic should be aligned with the Virtual Summit theme and can include but is not limited to innovations in instructional methods, curriculum development, technology, student assessment, professional development, student support, or leadership.

The Program Committee strongly encourages submissions from multi-institutional and inter-professional teams; submissions from schools of pharmacy, dentistry, and other health professions in addition to medicine; and presenters/teams that include junior faculty, women, faculty at undergraduate institutions, and those who are underrepresented in science and medicine. The Program Committee also strongly encourages submissions from those who are underrepresented in our organization, including gender expansive or nonbinary individuals, those living with a disability, and those with identities that include American Indian/Alaskan Native, Pacific Islander, African American/African/Black, Middle Eastern/Southwest Asian/North African, and Asian/Asian American.

Although submission from teams is encouraged, only 1 person from the team will present at the Virtual Summit. All other members of the team will be listed as co-authors in the program.

Criteria for review:

Importance/Significance of the Topic: Does the topic of the session address a significant issue?
Innovation: Does the session describe/address a new method, idea, product that moves the field of education forward?
Appropriateness of Topic:
- Is the session topic aligned with the ABE
  Virtual Summit theme?
- Does the session address an issue that will be of interest to attendees at the Virtual Summit?
- Are the proposed session objectives feasible in the time permitted?
Approach: Does the proposed session adequately address the stated issue?
Clarity: Is the session well thought out and clearly presented in the abstract?
Intended Outcomes: Does the abstract outline clear outcomes that align with session plan?
Generalizability/Transferability: Can information learned at the session be transferred to other settings or institutions?

Submission Instructions

All abstracts must be submitted via the online form.
References are NOT required for this submission.
All presenters listed must register for the meeting by April 1, 2024.
Any presenter not registered will not be shown in the program.
Sessions not accepted for talks/workshops may be invited as poster presenters
Submissions received after Feb. 9, 2024, will be considered for Virtual Posters ONLY

Asynchronous Virtual Posters

Virtual Posters will be available for the meeting. Abstracts that are not selected for a talk may be given an opportunity to submit a PDF poster for the website-available to conference registrants. Author name, and poster title and then a link to the PDF poster. It will be a restricted page on our website and the link will be shared with conference registrants.

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