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Medical Educator Minute: Assessment in Medical Education

Historically, assessment in medical education consisted of written and oral exams of medical knowledge. However, contemporary medical education recognizes the complexity of assessment and offers multiple assessment methods to better capture the multidimensional nature of education. Some examples of modern assessment methods include the OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Exam), the mini-CEX (Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise), and […]

People Profile – Mohammed Moumen

Mohammed Moumen (PGY-2; Dermatology) was drawn to MedStar Health for its robust clinical training in complex medical and pediatric dermatology, as well as the opportunity to learn from a diverse patient population across all skin tones and socioeconomic backgrounds. Originally from Morocco, he now calls D.C. home, which he loves for its vibrant environment with […]

Shout Out! to the Baltimore Surgery Residency Program

In celebration of Thank a Resident Day, the Baltimore Surgery Residency program expanded the initiative to Thank a Resident Week, dedicating an entire week to wellness and appreciation. This celebration was inspired by our commitment to resident wellness, guided by our Thrive wellness initiative. Using the Duke Wheel of Health as a framework, each day’s […]

Edwin Mayah – People Profile

Edwin Mayah, DrPH, (GME Administrator I for the Neurology Department at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital) has built his career in healthcare around a deep passion for advocacy, mentorship, and systemic change. Edwin began his career at a nonprofit organization overseeing healthcare programs for uninsured individuals and contributed to establishing health centers that standardized mental health […]

Dr. Rohan Janwadkar – People Profile

Rohan Janwadkar (PGY-3; Emergency Medicine) has always been fascinated by the science of the human body and the profound impact physicians can have on people’s lives. His passion for medicine solidified during his medical school rotations, where he was drawn to Emergency Medicine after witnessing firsthand how quick, compassionate, and skilled care can be lifesaving […]

Medical Educator Minute: What is Competency Based Medical Education (CBME)?

You may have heard the term Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) before, but what does it mean? CBME is an outcomes-based approach to medical education and assessment that starts with the end in mind: patient care. The goal of CBME is to ensure that trainees achieve patient-centered outcomes during their training. Starting with the desired […]

Shout out! to our Gastrointestinal/Hematology-Oncology research group

  Shout out! to our Gastrointestinal/Hematology-Oncology research group! We are excited to announce that 10 first-author abstracts have been accepted for presentation at Digestive Disease Week (DDW), taking place from May 4-6. At DDW, our team will represent MedStar Health, covering a wide range of topics, from improving colon cancer surveillance metrics to trends in […]

People Profile – Dr. Flavia Tejada Frisancho

For Flavia Tejada Frisancho, MD, (PGY 2; Internal Medicine), leaving her home country of Peru to pursue her dreams may not have been easy. But every challenge has made her stronger, she says, and she hopes to inspire others—especially women and minorities in medicine—to chase their goals fearlessly. Medicine has always been a part of […]