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ForwardNavigating Uncomfortable Conversations in Didactics
Provided by The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
In Collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
This activity will be presented via zoom from 3:30-5:30 pm.
Pre-registration is required.
In today’s rapidly evolving sociopolitical landscape, faculty are increasingly called upon to facilitate complex, and at times, emotionally charged discussions during didactic seminars. These moments—whether sparked by current events, trainee reflections, or broader questions about social determinants of health, disparities, and community context—can deeply impact the learning environment, yet many faculty feel underprepared to navigate them while staying aligned with their planned seminar goals. This interactive training is designed for faculty members in psychiatry and psychology who lead didactic seminars and are seeking ways to respond effectively when difficult conversations arise. Through a combination of didactics and discussion-based, experiential learning (i.e. case-based examples), participants will explore how to maintain psychological safety, encourage inclusive engagement, and integrate critical topics such as social determinants of health and community context—without losing sight of essential content. Participants will leave with concrete strategies to support confident, responsive, and high-quality teaching in moments where the personal, political, and professional intersect, ultimately enhancing both the educational experience and the training culture within academic medicine.
Target Audience
This activity is designated for psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Identify and apply strategies to balance the presentation of planned didactic material with responsive facilitation of discussions related to sociopolitical issues and their impact on clinical care, research, and professional identity.
- Recognize how differences in power and their own emotional responses impact their management of complex or process-oriented conversations that arise during planned didactic seminars.
- Incorporate best practices for integrating social determinants of health and community context into didactic teaching.
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
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 Flyer DPHB 11.17.pdf | 282.84 KB |
3:30-4:15 PM | Panel Presentations · Integrating Social Determinants of Health into Didactic Presentations · Strategies to Support Inclusive Engagement in Didactics · Balancing Presentation of Content with Attention to Relevant Socio-Political Factors · Recognizing the Impact of Personal Values on Presentations | Kayla E. Sall, Ph.D. & Lindsay Huffhines, PhD |
4:15-5:00 PM | Small Group Discussions/Case-based Examples | Kayla E. Sall, Ph.D. & Lindsay Huffhines, PhD, Elissa Jelalian, PhD & LG Ward, Ph.D. |
5:00-5:20 PM | Debrief from Small Groups and Audience Questions | Kayla E. Sall, Ph.D. & Lindsay Huffhines, PhD & Elissa Jelalian, PhD & LG Ward, Ph.D. |
5:20-5:30 PM | Closing Remarks | Kayla E. Sall, Ph.D. & Lindsay Huffhines, PhD |
This activity is a live webinar hosted via the Zoom Meeting platform. Upon registration, an email will be sent with the link to join.
Co-chairs
Planning Committee
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University | Providence, RI
Elissa Jelalian, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Accreditation:
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Psychologists: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. Credit Designation: This program offers 2.0 continuing education credits for psychologists.
Social Workers: An application has been submitted to the Rhode Island Social Work Board of Licensure.
Available Credit
- 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 2.00 APA
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
In support of improving patient care, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
- 2.00 AttendanceParticipants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.