AMEE - The International Association for Health Professions Education

Can microlearning transform faculty development in Health Professions Education?

With limited time, competing clinical demands, and increasing pressure on educators, engaging faculty in meaningful professional development has never been more challenging.

Microlearning offers a different approach, one that integrates short, focused learning into existing clinical and teaching workflows, making development more relevant, manageable, and impactful.

“Twelve tips for using microlearning for faculty development” explores how this approach can help overcome common barriers, while supporting sustained improvements in teaching quality, educator identity, and long-term professional development.

👉 Read the full article in Medical Teacher https://ow.ly/lMhf50ZbKxj

If you’re interested in professional development opportunities, our courses offer flexible, focused modules across a range of topics designed to support ongoing learning in Health Professions Education. https://ow.ly/3k9w50ZbKxk

The AMEE Student Taskforce plays an important role in supporting us throughout the conference.

The Taskforce is made up of undergraduate students currently studying in health professions fields. They help us with the day‑to‑day running of the event, ensuring everything works smoothly behind the scenes and that attendees have a positive conference experience.

If you’re attending the conference, keep an eye out for our Student Taskforce team, they’ll be on hand throughout the event to support you and help you make the most of your time at the conference.

👏Congratulations to all who have been selected to be a part of the Student Taskforce for 2026, we look forward to working with you.

Empathy is central to both patient-centred care and professional identity but how can we teach empathy to students?

This article looks at professional acting and arts-and-humanities interventions as tools to support empathic communication in medical students.

This small study examines the opportunities for theatre-based programmes to enhance empathic communication and support for arts-and-humanities-informed medical curricula.

📝Read the full article: https://ow.ly/fvyy50Z6eqK

🗨️Tell us: Have you had experience of integrating a non-medical curricula activity into your teaching to enhance non-medical skill sets like empathic communication?

👋Meet the programme committee

Behind the programme for the AMEE Conference 2026 featuring the Integrated Ottawa Event is a dedicated group of educators and experts. They work closely with us to design a high-quality programme to make sure your conference experience is engaging, relevant, and full of valuable insights.

With diverse backgrounds and specialties, the committee brings fresh perspectives and valuable expertise, helping guide the direction of the programme.

Discover more about our programme committee https://ow.ly/bYgr50Z6FE3

Early bird registration has now closed for the AMEE Conference 2026 featuring the Integrated Ottawa Event but there’s still a great way to save.

If you’ve been thinking about becoming an AMEE member, now is the perfect time to join.

With AMEE membership, you’ll benefit from discounted conference registration, valuable professional support, and connection to a global community in Health Professions Education.

👉 Find out more about AMEE membership: https://ow.ly/tEJE50Z6cyT
👉 Register for the conference: https://ow.ly/Lk8m50Z6cyS

#2026

How do we train family medicine residents to meet today’s challenges?

Let’s look at two areas of research around family medicine in MedEdPublish and Medical Teacher.

1️⃣Aligning family medicine residency training with societal needs: An international Delphi study | Medical Teacher
To train family medicine specialists to face increasing care complexity and changing societal expectations, curriculum developers must address a diverse range of priorities. These priorities include the care of vulnerable people, the promotion of health equity, and the use of emerging health technologies.

Family medicine practitioners are often the first point of contact for patients, they must have a comprehensive knowledge base and an adaptable skill set.

📝Read the full article: https://ow.ly/u2VC50Z64WE

2️⃣Tips for teaching skin procedures to family medicine residents | MedEdPublish
As the incidence of skin cancer is growing and access to specialty care is becoming more limited in most settings, family physicians must take on an increasing role in detecting and managing skin cancer. Unfortunately, most family physicians are not adequately trained to perform the skin biopsies or excisions needed to do this.

This article shares practical tips for clinical educators to teach skin procedures more effectively.

📝Read the full article on MedEd Publish: https://ow.ly/NlkR50Z64WG

These studies highlight the dual challenge in family medicine training: preparing residents with the practical clinical skills needed in day-to-day care, while also ensuring they are equipped to respond to broader, evolving societal and healthcare system demands.

⏰ 1 day to go

1️⃣Just 1 day to secure your early bird conference discount!

This is your last chance to book the AMEE Conference 2026 featuring the Integrated Ottawa Event at the reduced rate. Registration closes at midnight tonight.

After today, prices will increase to the full conference rate so don't miss out.

📅 Register here https://ow.ly/Zo4z50Z5Bb2

⏰ Time is running out to take advantage of the early bird conference discount!

2️⃣There are just 2 days left to secure reduced rates for the AMEE Conference 2026 featuring the Integrated Ottawa Event.

Book by midnight on Sunday 31 May to save on your place at this year’s conference. After this deadline, registration will revert to the full price.

If you’ve been planning to attend, now is the time to lock in your place, in-person or online at the discounted rate.

Register now https://ow.ly/nUcw50Z5Ar5

Interested in exploring the future of AI in Health Professions Education?

Then why not start your learning early at our conference this year with a pre-conference activity.

A wide range of pre-conference activities are available to book at the AMEE Conference 2026 featuring the Integrated Ottawa Event.

Areas covered include assessment, professional development, teaching innovation, alongside a strong selection of AI-focused sessions.
Discover the AI opportunities available:

🔹Beyond the basics: Getting hands-on with AI and adding value to teaching and learning
🔹Ethical and inclusive considerations with generative AI in HPE
🔹From scenarios to systems: Using AI to enhance simulation today and prepare for the future
🔹How to review and redesign assessments in light of Generative AI

Join an AI-focused session and take the opportunity to strengthen your skills and explore new approaches in AI.

If your interests go beyond AI, there are plenty of other topics to explore across the full pre-conference programme.

👉 Book your place and start your learning early https://ow.ly/NZ5M50Z4FeW

⏰Time is running out to take advantage of the early bird conference discount. There are just 5 days left to secure reduced rates for the AMEE Conference featuring the Integrated Ottawa Event.

Book by midnight on Sunday 31 May to take advantage of the early bird offer and save on your place at this year’s conference.

After this date, registration will revert to the full conference price. If you’ve been planning to attend, now is the perfect time to secure your place in-person or online at a discounted rate.

📅Register before 31 May https://ow.ly/VpPj50Z3O7r