Career Development
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Medical Education
Wellness and Well-being
Trainee
Gayle Haischer-Rollo, MD (she/her/hers)
Assistant Dean for Faculty Development
Uniformed Services University
DERWOOD, Maryland, United States
Ashley Maranich, MD, MHPE (she/her/hers)
Associate Dean, Student Affairs
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Natalie Burman, DO, MA (she/her/hers)
Associate Dean for Regional Education
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
San Diego, California, United States
Michelle Kiger, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States
Ashley Smith, MD, MBA (she/her/hers)
Director, Leader and Faculty Development Fellowship Program
Madigan Army Medical Center
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Workshop Description: In this interactive workshop, participants will explore the critical role of modeling in medical education, grounded in Bandura’s Social Learning Theory. The session will guide attendees through the theory and practice of deliberate role-modeling, highlighting how educators can shape learners' professional development through explicit behaviors and attitudes. Participants will reflect on their own role-modeling practices and learn strategies to make the implicit explicit, ensuring positive learning experiences that align with desired professional behaviors.
The workshop will cover both learner and teacher perspectives on role modeling, utilizing case studies, discussions, and practical exercises to emphasize the impact of attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation in clinical settings. Special attention will be given to the hidden curriculum—how unspoken actions and attitudes affect learning—and how to consciously foster a positive educational environment. Participants will leave with actionable insights and a personal goal for applying these strategies in their daily teaching, contributing to the development of future healthcare professionals.
This workshop is ideal for faculty, clinical preceptors, and residents interested in honing their teaching skills and creating more meaningful, reflective learning experiences for students.
