In the ever-evolving landscape of medical education, our commitment to the well-being and success of our students remains paramount. As professionals dedicated to supporting our future physicians, it is essential that we understand and effectively address the critical junctures in their educational journey. From matriculation through the transition to residency, medical students face numerous shared points where they must meet a predefined performance standard to advance to the next curricular phase. A student's experience navigating these points depends as much on institutional culture, structures, and supports as on their individual preparedness and ability.
Our Holistic Student Support webinar series, initiated in November 2023 and continuing through January 2025, aims to explore these critical junctures and the framework of support surrounding them. We invite you to join us not only as participants but also as active contributors to candid discussions about the utility of the framework and strategies for enriching it further. Your engagement is crucial to our collective success. Whether you're directly involved in student services, educational affairs, or simply passionate about the evolution of medical education, this webinar series is designed with you in mind. Let’s collaborate to champion a holistic approach that ensures every medical student is poised for success. Learn more and register now.
Upcoming sessions
Navigating Critical Junctures: Professional Opportunities and Experiences
May 22, 2-3 PM EST
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Join the Holistic Student Support working group for an insightful hour-long webinar where we dive into the critical juncture of Professional Opportunities and Experiences, which we define as students engaging in career planning to define their specialty interests and seek professional development experiences to maximize their competitiveness for residency. During this webinar, we will explore challenges and innovations associated with:
- Encouraging Professional Skills Development for Students
- Developing Mentoring and Advising Structures
- Implementing Mentor and Advisor Training
Gain valuable insights to help students navigate the complexities of the professional landscape and shape their future careers effectively. This webinar is a part of a year-long series on Holistic Student Support. View our introductory webinar. Have a resource or tool related to the challenge areas we will explore on the call? We would love for you to share it with us as a part of our Call for Resources. Follow this link to learn more.
Presenters:
Anita Pokorny, MEd
Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University
Soraya Smith, EdD
Assistant Dean for Students, University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Keniesha Thompson, MD, MS, FACP, FHM
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and ODEI, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Moderator:
Stephanie Mann, MD, MS HPEd
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Methodist University College of Medicine/Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine
Navigating Critical Junctures: USMLE Exams
July 24, 2-3 PM EST
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Join the Holistic Student Support working group for an insightful hour-long webinar where we dive into the critical juncture of USMLE Exams, which we define as students utilizing available resources to develop and execute an exam preparation strategy. During this webinar, we will explore challenges and innovations associated with: Exam Preparation Strategies and Study Support; Wellness and Emotional Support; Material Support; and Building Systems, Processes, and Skills to Support USMLE Preparation.
Navigating Critical Junctures: Transition to Clerkship
September 25, 2-3 PM EST
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Join the Holistic Student Support working group for an insightful hour-long webinar where we dive into the Critical Juncture of Transition to Clerkship, which we define as students entering the clinical phase of their training. During this webinar, we will explore challenges and innovations associated with: Transition to Clinical Settings; Wellness and Emotional Support; and Building Systems, Processes, and Skills to Support USMLE Preparation.
Navigating Critical Junctures: Residency Application and Interview Preparation
November 20, 2-3 PM EST
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Join the Holistic Student Support working group for an insightful hour-long webinar where we dive into the critical juncture of Residency Application and Interview Preparation, which we define as students engaging in activities to distinguish themselves as competitive applicants for residency. During this webinar, we will explore challenges and innovations associated with: Preparation and Support for Away Rotations; Interview Preparation and GME Collaborations; Career Planning and MATCH® Week Preparation; Wellness and Emotional Support; and Building Systems, Processes, and Skills to Support Residency Application and Interview Preparation.
Navigating Critical Junctures: Transition to Residency
January 22, 2025, 2-3 PM EST
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Join the Holistic Student Support working group for an insightful hour-long webinar where we dive into the critical juncture of Transition to Residency, which we define as students matching to a program and beginning their transition to residency. During this webinar, we will explore challenges and innovations associated with: Residency Program Overview; Financial Preparation for Residency; Wellness and Emotional Support; and Building Systems, Processes, and Skills to Support Residency Application and Interview Preparation.
Past Sessions
Below you will find materials and recordings from past webinars in this series. Please note, you will need to register for each webinar to see the recording, and you will need to join the Holistic Student Support Virtual Community to access the tools and resources.
Navigating Critical Junctures: Academic Performance and Progression
March 27, 2024
In this webinar, we explored challenges and innovations associated with: Coordinated Communication and Collaboration; Integrated Student Support; and Infrastructure to Support Academic Performance and Progression.
Video recording | Presentation slides | Key takeaways | Tools and resources
Navigating Critical Junctures: Matriculation and Orientation
January 31, 2024
In this webinar, we explored challenges and innovations associated with: Pre-Matriculation Preparation; Building an Inclusive Community; and Supportive Handoffs and Resource Alignment.
Video recording | Presentation slides | Key takeaways | Tools and resources
Junctures and Journeys: Helping Students Navigate the Critical Junctures of Medical Education
November 15, 2023
In this webinar, we explored: the core principles that drive holistic student support; universal medical school critical junctures students must navigate; and a framework to help medical educators and student affairs professionals critically examine and change institutional structures to facilitate students’ capabilities to successfully navigate these junctures.
Video recording | Presentation slides | Key takeaways | Tools and resources