Deputy Dean for Education
Harold W. Jockers Professor of Medical Education
Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
I hope you enjoy the spring edition of the Medical Education newsletter which includes stories about Match Day 2026, a new series highlighting Physician Associate students, an invitation to the Fourth Year Show, and several announcements about upcoming events.
Department updates, important dates, and new initiatives can be found in the Announcements section.
As we approach the end of the academic year, I would like to express my gratitude for your commitment and contributions to Yale School of Medicine. I hope to see many of you at our upcoming commencement ceremonies and look forward to celebrating our graduating students as they embark on the next stage of their careers.
Warm regards,
Jessica
News
CLASS OF 2026 YSM Class of 2026 Celebrates Match Day
On March 20, graduating MD students enthusiastically ripped open their Match Day envelopes to learn where they will spend their residency.
MED ED DAY Med Ed Day at Yale: June 4
The 14th annual Medical Education Day spotlights excellence, scholarship, and innovation in health professions education. Registration opens in April.
NOMINATIONS OPEN YSM Staff ARC Awards
The award celebrates teams who exemplify behaviors which are essential to enhancing our vibrant and inclusive community in support of our core values.
OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS Call for Manuscripts: Medical Readiness Issue Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine (YJBM) invites authors to submit original research articles, reviews, case reports, or perspectives on the field of medical readiness.
YOU'RE INVITED MD Class of 2026 Fourth Year Show: Yale School Musical
Join the MD Class of 2026 on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 for the Fourth Year Show! This year, they’re living in the world of Yale School Musical.
TEACHING AND LEARNING Education Scholar Fellowship Welcomes 2026-27 Fellows
The Center for Medical Education has announced 13 new fellows will participate in the Education Scholar Fellowship for the 2026-2027 academic year.
MODERNIZING TRADITION MD Curriculum Redesign Update
The new curriculum will support a learner-centered and flexible teaching model that embraces diverse learning activities and environments.
COURSE OFFERING Using Virtual Reality in Simulations
Yale Center for Healthcare Simulation (YCHS) invites you to participate in a 90-minute virtual reality training course for instructors.
YSM STORIES YSM’s New Historical Impact Website
This new site brings together stories that document how Yale faculty and trainees have shaped modern medicine.
ON EXHIBIT Newly Conserved Lam Qua Paintings on View in YCBA Exhibit
Three recently conserved portraits from the Medical Historical Library's collection of Lam Qua paintings are on display at the Yale Center for British Art through June 21.
Recognition
AWARD Students Receive Excellence in Medical Education Award
Saeed Juggan, MD-PhD '29, and Arielle Shibi Rosen, MD '27, have been recognized with the inaugural Excellence in Medical Education Award. The award celebrates students who enrich the YSM learning experience through exceptional teaching, peer mentorship, and dedicated educational service.
AWARD Breier Earns Cynthia Togawa, MD, NEMG Teaching Award
Richard Breier, MD, Northeast Medical Group (NEMG) Internal Medicine, recently received the first Cynthia Togawa, MD, NEMG Teaching Award, named for an NEMG Internal Medicine physician who passed away last April. Nominations were submitted by students who rotated through NEMG practices.
NEW ROLE DeCarlo Joins YSM as Medical Laboratory Manager
Claire DeCarlo recently joined Yale School of Medicine as the new medical laboratory manager supporting the Office of Curriculum.
PLUS . . .
A poem by fourth-year medical student Noah Brazer was recently published in the Journal of Medical Humanities. Read Brazer's poem "All that remains".
Announcements
NOTABLE Two MD Students Invited to AAMC Leadership Seminar
Graduating MD students Arielle Levine and Bassel Shanab were nominated and invited to attend a prestigious leadership seminar offered by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Students were nominated based on their demonstrated willingness and ability to positively impact the culture and/or learning environment. After a competitive process, AAMC selected Levine and Shanab to attend the “RISE: Developing Future Leaders in Academic Medicine & Science for 4th Year Medical Students” seminar in Salt Lake City, Utah.
UPCOMING You're Invited to Student Research Day on May 5
This year's Lee E. Farr, MD Endowed Lectureship will be given by Huda Zoghbi, professor of molecular and human genetics at Baylor College of Medicine.
Students presenting scientific posters at this year’s event will have their abstracts published in a special summer 2026 issue of the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine (YJBM). YJBM is a peer-reviewed journal indexed by PubMed and PubMed Central. YJBM was originally founded as an outlet for the education and professional advancement of Yale medical students, so this collaboration is especially meaningful.
The Master of Health Science (MHS) Class of 2026 will graduate on May 18. The graduating cohort includes three students from the Clinical Informatics & Data Science track, seven from the Clinical Investigation track, four from the Health Services, Policy, and Outcomes track, and nine from the Medical Education track.
The incoming Class of 2028 will begin classes on July 1. The program has accepted 16 internal candidates and continues to review applications.
2026 MD Class Completes Theses
Congratulations to the members of the MD Class of 2026 on completing your thesis! The thesis is a major accomplishment and reflects the time, effort, and intellectual curiosity invested throughout your training. You should take great pride in this meaningful contribution to the medical and scientific community.
Each thesis is also published in EliScholar, Yale University Library’s digital platform for scholarly publishing, where it becomes part of a lasting academic record and is accessible to a global audience.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Fundamentals of Simulation Design and Debriefing
The course, offered by Yale Center for Healthcare Simulation, has spaces open in the following sessions: April 14, April 28, June 9, and June 23. Classes are open to anyone in the Yale New Haven Health and YSM communities. For questions, email cheryl.mayeran@ynhh.org.
The Office of Student Research is accepting applications for the One-Year Research Fellowship and MD-MHS Program. This fully-funded one-year research fellowship affords students the opportunity to do a full year of research while receiving a stipend. The deadline to submit is April 6 at 8 a.m.
PROGRESS REPORT Elentra Launch Update
The next phase of the Elentra learning management system implementation is underway. This phase provides training for MD pre-clerkship and Physician Associate Program administrators ahead of the full launch in August 2026. In parallel, the Office of Student Research will be launching Elentra in phases beginning July 2026 to align with the academic year and ensure a smooth transition. The Educational Technology & Innovation team is grateful to all stakeholders for their support and dedication to this project.
MD COURSE Capstone Course
The MD Class of 2026 began their four-week Capstone Course on March 2, led by Oluwatosin Adeyemo, assistant professor of OBGYN, and Barry J. Wu, professor of medicine. The 107 participating students are engaging in review of high yield medical and surgical knowledge to prepare them for residency. Activities include specialty-specific boot camps, first night on call simulation, point-of-care ultrasound training, and advanced communication skills workshops. Throughout the course, students have been documenting their reflections in journals gifted by the Alumni Association.
NEW ISSUE YJBM March 2026 Issue... Plus, Reviewers Needed
YJBM’s upcoming issue on neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration will be published on March 31 via PubMed Central. Plus, YJBM is looking for peer-reviewers. If interested, please add your name to the reviewer database.
