Med Ed Day | Brody Office of Faculty Affairs & Leadership Development

Brody School of Medicine presents:

12th Annual Medical Education Day

Save the Date! Thursday, April 30, 12:30-5:00 pm | Brody Auditorium

Keynote Presenter: Dr. Taj Nasser, MD
Keynote Address: Detours, Dead Ends, & Plot Twists: If I Can Do It, Anyone Can

Brody’s Medical Education Day is an annual half-day event highlighting the medical education research and innovation of the Brody School of Medicine community. The event underscores Brody School of Medicine’s commitment to ongoing improvement in medical education.

Lunch will be provided for attendees who register in advance.

2026 Med Ed Day Agenda

Program Objectives

Provide a forum for sharing educational innovations in curriculum and teaching, educational research, and leadership in medical education.
Enhance knowledge and understanding of new approaches in medical education across the US.
Build a network of faculty, staff and students interested in promoting educational excellence.

There will be three categories of presentation, each with its own distinct length and format of delivery:

Podium Presentation

Educational research includes complete or preliminary results that demonstrate the effectiveness of an educational intervention. The presentation is 8 minutes followed by 2 minutes.

Poster Presentation

Innovations include new or novel ideas, including programs, projects, or other unique educational experiences far enough along in the developmental cycle to provide valuable lessons and insight worth sharing with the broader health professions community.

Work in Progress

Work in Progress submissions include projects, programs, or interventions early in the developmental stages. Abstracts selected as a “Work in Progress” will be presented during a “Shark Tank” style session during which the educational project will be presented to an audience of peers and educational experts for immediate questions and feedback. The presentation will be 4 minutes followed by 4 minutes of questions and feedback.

We look forward to seeing you on April 30!

Contact Daniel Stevens with any questions for concern: Stevensd19@ecu.edu.

Dr. Taj Nasser, MD

Dr. Nasser, BSOM c/o 2018, now serves as Medical Director at Tylock Nasser Vision in Dallas, where he leads initiatives to advance surgical excellence, optimize patient outcomes, and incorporate the latest advancements in ophthalmic care.

Born to parents who could not complete even elementary education, Dr. Nasser carries the vivid memories of growing up in a third-world country – an upbringing that fuels his purpose today. Dedicated to eliminating preventable blindness, he regularly participates in global mission work providing cataract surgery to underserved communities, and he serves on multiple nonprofit boards focused on expanding access to vision care. Blending innovation with deep compassion, Dr. Nasser is driven by a philosophy of process improvement and patient-centered care. He remains committed to pioneering projects that enhance the experience of both patients and providers, while restoring what he calls one of life’s greatest gifts: sight.

2026 Med Ed Day Agenda

Time	Event
12:30 – 12:35	Welcome and Opening Remarks Allison Flowers, MAEd, Director, Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development
12:35 – 1:25	Keynote Presentation: Detours, Dead Ends, & Plot Twists: If I Can Do It, Anyone Can Speaker: Taj Nasser, MD
1:25 – 2:05	Works in Progress, Shark Tank: Brody Bites Edition! The order of presenters is subject to change. Well-Being Initiatives Implementation for General Surgery Residents Susan Roberts, DO Enhancing Preclinical Learning Through a Structured Student-Faculty USMLE Question Bank Initiative Kamil Ewais-Orozco, M1 Adam Burch, PhD, Corresponding Author Enhancing Preparedness for Clinical Clerkships Through Foundational Science Refresh Modules Kori Brewer, PhD Brigham C. Willis, MD, MEd Brian Shewchuck, PhD Take 5 – Foundations: Vertical Integration of Foundational Sciences in an Emergency Medicine Clerkship Allison Schiller, DO Kimberly Alford, MD, MAEd Bracken Roberts, DO, PhD
2:05 – 2:20	Break/Poster Viewing I We encourage attendees to view posters and speak with the poster presenters. Art of Neuroscience: Demonstrating the Power of Contrastive Learning and Multimodal Representation through the Thalamus Unit Isaac Asemota, M3, MS Kori Brewer, PhD Brigham Willis, MD From Fragmentation to Integration: Working Towards a Competency-Based Model for Lifestyle and Preventive Medicine Education Kori Brewer, PhD Annette G. Greer, PhD, MSN, RN, FNAP Hannah H Florida, MD Suzanne Lazorick, MD, MPH Brenda Leigh David Michael, MD Kay Craven, MPH, RDN, LDN, CDCES Skye Reece, PhD Espen Spangenburg, PhD Reflection and Art-Making as Pedagogical Tools in Medical Education Sheena M. Eagan, MPH, PhD Erika Burke Angie Gibson Sara Nafees Jesse Singh Silos to Synergy: A Quality Improvement Initiative to Build a Centrally Mapped Curriculum Rachel Gaskins, MBA Jonathon Sweetin, MSEd Melissa Davis Brian Shewchuk, PhD Brigham C. Willis, MD, MAEd Trauma-Informed Mentorship in Medical Education Julie Gaven Utilization of Pathoma for Course and Step 1 Study in a Medical School Curriculum: Pattern of Use and Feedback About a Commercial Third-Party Resource Devika Ghosh, M2 Philip J. Boyer, MD, PhD Required Completion of Curated ScholarRx Qmax Questions During the Pre-Clerkship Phase of a Medical School Curriculum: Utilization of a Third-Party Resource Provided to Students Richard B. Greenly, M2 Philip J. Boyer, MD, PhD James Coleman, PhD AI-Assisted Curriculum Review and Evaluation in Medical and Public Health Doctoral Education A.G. Greer, PhD, MSN, RN, FNAP Learning While Serving: An Interprofessional Quality Improvement Approach to School Health Access in Pitt County Elizabeth Ollila, BS Noah Green, BS Ashish T. Khanchandani, MD, MS Ashley Jensen, DNP, FNP-C, CNE, CEN Kayla Manning, BSN, RN Kristina Simeonsson, MD, MPH Perspectives on Peer Support Program Implementation in a General Surgery Residency Susan Roberts, DO Enhancing Stroke Awareness: A Community-Based Educational Initiative for High School Students in Eastern North Carolina Neha Shrishail, M2 Clinton Faulk, MD Jennifer Crotty, MD *Presented by Peyton Shepard, M2
2:20 – 3:15	Podium Session I The order of presenters is subject to change. Asynchronous Lecture Viewing Habits and Performance on Preclinical Exams by Medical Students Isabel Elssner, M3 David Gilbert, MD Brigham C. Willis, MD, MEd Dmitry Tumin, PhD Pulse of Medicine: A Pre-Med Immersion Experience – Advancing Learning in Undergraduate Medical Education Peyton Shepard, M2 Annabelle Fulghum, M2 Sara Nafees, M2 Shivangi Choundhary, M2 Bindu Vemuri, M2 Ono Abhulimen, M2 Maya Parker, M2 Maria Kalogeromitros, M3 Esha Thakkar, PharmD, M3 Lachlan Younce, M3 Sebastian Vega, M4 Iyanna Y. Jackson, BFA Phillip J. Boyer, MD, PhD The Addition of a Pathology Afternoon to the Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Clerkship: A Review of Preclinical Concepts Madison M. Kendrick, M3 Hunter J. Geneau, M3 Jill Sutton, MD Ashley D. Atkinson, MD Philip J. Boyer, MD, PhD Props in the Pre-Clinical Pathology Curriculum: A Valuable Tool to Foster Student Engagement Annabelle Fulghum, M2 Emma D. Currin, M3 Espen E. Spangenburg, PhD Philip J. Boyer, MD, PhD Know When to Hold ‘Em, Know When to Fold ‘Em: A Simulation Analysis of Clinical Research Project Completion and Scholarly Productivity Dmitry Tumin, PhD
3:15 – 3:25	Break/Poster Viewing II We encourage attendees to view posters and speak with the poster presenters.
3:25 – 3:50	Podium Session II The order of presenters is subject to change. Integration of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in the Pre-Clerkship and Clerkship Phases of a Medical School Curriculum: Status Report Philip J. Boyer, MD, PhD David L. Eldridge, MD Kori L. Brewer, PhD Brigham C. Willis, MD, MEd Foundational Laboratory Medicine Test Instruction in a Pre-Clinical Medical School Curriculum: Gap and Overlap Analysis Matthew P. Garrison, M2 Kegan Cox, M4 Emma D. Currin, M3 Philip J. Boyer, MD, PhD
3:50 – 4:00	Awards and Closing Remarks
4:00	Adjourn

Unless otherwise noted, the first author is the corresponding author representing the work.

Special thanks to those who submitted works included in today’s program and to the coauthors.

Medical Education Day Planning Committee Members:

Emily Askew, PhD
Allison Flowers, EdD, MAEd
Coleman Hinson, EdD
Iyanna Jackson, BFA
Mary Lenfestey, MD
Brian Shewchuck, PhD
Jill Sutton, MD
Krista Wilhelm, MS
Dawn Young, BS

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