Stanford Health Professions Education and Scholarship (SHAPES)
(Formerly known as the Clinical Teaching Seminar Series)
The Stanford Health Professions Education and Scholarship (SHAPES) is a one to two year-long professional development program in medical education, designed to introduce clinical educators (faculty, fellows, residents, and students) to fundamental concepts in education.
The Honor Scholars Certificate Program is now closed.
Application cycle opens in August 2025.
2024 - 2025 Seminar Schedule
All session begin at 5:15pm via Zoom
All are welcomed to attend (even if not part of the Honor Scholars Program)
September 11, 2024
5:15pm - 7:00pm | Zoom
October 2, 2024
5:15pm - 6:15pm | Zoom
October 19, 2024
TMA in collaboration with SIMEC present the Education Day Conference / SIMEC VIII. This will give the honor scholars a chance to present their final project in medical education in-person at this all day event.
November 6, 2024
5:15pm - 6:15pm
December 4, 2024
5:15pm - 6:15pm
January 15, 2025
5:15pm - 6:15pm
February 5, 2025
5:15pm - 6:15pm | In-Person in LKSC 101/102
March 5, 2025
5:15pm - 6:15pm
April 2, 2025
May 7, 2025
June 4, 2025
5:15pm - 6:30pm | Via Zoom
The Honors Scholars Certificate Program in medical education is meant to recognize participants with a dedication to medical education, who regularly attend the seminars and complete a scholarly project.
You are cordially invited to join us (via Zoom) for the last SHAPES Session of the 2024 - 2025 Academic Year! This event promises to be an insightful gathering where you can support your fellow colleagues as they present their scholarly works in medical education.
Presentations will be organized into three simultaneous breakout groups, each facilitated by a moderator. You have the flexibility to select the breakout group that aligns with your interests and preferences. Moreover, should you wish to explore different topics, you're welcome to transition between breakout groups seamlessly.
About the SHAPES Program
WHAT is Stanford Health Professions Education and Scholarship? The Stanford Health Professions Education and Scholarship (formerly known as CTSS) is a one to two year-long professional development program in medical education, designed to introduce clinical educators to fundamental concepts in education. The seminars are high-yield, relevant, and interactive, providing practical tips for bedside teaching, curriculum development, and education research. This Program is a joint collaboration between multiple departments at the School of Medicine, administered by the Evaluation and Instructional Development Department.
It is structured with monthly seminars, usually on the first Wednesday of the month. Seminars are on topics of curriculum development and research methods in medical education. The Stanford Health Professions Education and Scholarship Program is an interprofessional and interdisciplinary community of educators that draws upon collegiality and mentorship to create, deploy, and evaluate your teaching/education project. This works best if you have a project to anchor your work through the seminars.
WHAT is the Honors Scholars Certificate Program? This is our medical education certificate program. Those who apply detail a project to work on and attend 7 seminars in one year (or 10 in two years). These scholars present their projects at either the annual conference or at the last session in June. They will be asked to discuss projects in small groups. More information and guidelines.
WHO Can Attend the Seminars? All are welcome to attend/audit our seminar series: faculty, fellows, residents, students, and staff with an interest in medical education. This is an interdisciplinary medical education community for those in and around Stanford to support scholarship and curricula relating to the clinical environment. Those affiliated with Stanford are welcome.
Stanford Health Professions Education and Scholarship Program Leadership: Becky Blankenburg (Peds), Kiran Brar (SOM), Marianne Chen(Anesth), James Korndorffer (Surg), Adam Hain (SOM), James Lau (Surg), Sylvia Bereknyei Merrell (Surg), Lars Osterberg (IM, TMA), Stefanie Sebok-Syer (EM), Malathi Srinivasan, (PCPH), Pedro Tanaka (Anesth), Sarah Williams (EM)
Honors Certificate in Medical Education Oversight Committee:
Rebecca Blankenburg, MD, MPH, Sylvia Bereknyei-Merrell DrPH, MS, Kiran Brar, MS, Marianne Chen, MD, Adam Hain, DET, MAEd, James Korndorffer, MD, MHPE, FACS, Lars Osterberg, MD MPH, Stefanie Sebok-Syer, PhD, Malathi Srinivasan, MD, FACP, Pedro Tanaka, MD, PhD, Sarah Williams MD, MHPE
If you are have any questions, please email Claire Medina (cemedina@stanford.edu)