Showcase Collection

The Facing book series, developed by the Mass General Psychiatry Academy, provides patients, families, and caregivers with vital health information on conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and mental health, paired with compassionate guidance. These resources are available to the entire MGB workforce as free PDFs, with options for e-books and hard copies available for purchase. We invite the entire MGB workforce to access these important resources, designed to support patient care and education.

Together with the MGH Department of Pediatrics, the Slavin Academy is proud to sponsor the TinyTalks Educator 101 Series. TinyTalks is an innovative e-learning platform offering a repository of short, chalk-talk style educational videos taught by interdisciplinary MGH experts. These videos are targeted to meet the needs of busy, modern medical learners by providing a snapshot of key clinical and educational content. TinyTalks was initially developed to support pediatric trainees by providing clinical content. Given its positive reception, TinyTalks has expanded to include content on how to be a better educator. The Educator 101 series is designed for those who teach others across healthcare professions to review and enhance foundational medical education skills like providing feedback, embracing a growth mindset, and creating a positive learning environment. If you teach others, work with trainees, or are interested in growing your education toolkit, these videos are a wonderful starting point. We invite the entire MGB workforce to check out the TinyTalks Educator 101 series using the link below. Those interested in learning more about Pediatric TinyTalks can reach out to the Director of TinyTalks, Dr. Anna Handorf (ahandorf@mgb.org).

A Premier Nursing Preceptor Education Program

Together with the Lunder-Dineen Health Education Alliance of Maine, the Slavin Academy is proud to sponsor the Maine Nursing Preceptor Education Program (MNPEP). MNPEP was developed by Lunder-Dineen to address the need for formally trained nurse preceptors. Since its inception in 2015, MNPEP has supported the recruitment, integration, and retention of nursing professionals across Maine. To date, over 100 organizations across Maine have sent nurses through the program. Now fully virtual, the blended-learning program offers dynamic online modules and live virtual workshops. Through ongoing partnerships with the MGH Institute of Health Professions and the Slavin Academy, MNPEP continues to deliver impactful education to preceptors nationwide. Further, through the philanthropy of the Lunder Foundation of Portland, Maine and Mass General, access to the program for MGB and Maine based nurse participants is offered at no cost.

The Departmental Anti-Racism and Equity (DARE) Initiative, developed by the Department of Internal Medicine, focuses on reviewing educational conferences through an anti-racism and equity lens. Using a structured checklist and trained coaches, DARE ensures that presentations address diverse cases, health inequities, and the impact of bias in medical education. This initiative is helping to foster a more inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Watch an 8-minute introduction to DARE here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fdrox3z5jnqukyn03309j/Intro-to-DARE.mp4?rlkey=s69k0mp1vj4sorq59kj5vi17y&e=1&dl=0

The Expert Pathway is a free, 8-lesson online course designed to enhance performance in any medical discipline. The lessons are based on peer reviewed studies. Developed by the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Management (DACCPM) educational leadership, this professional development resource provides healthcare professionals with the tools to improve their clinical practice. Accessible to all, the course offers practical, high-quality training that fosters continuous improvement in patient care. To login and set up a free account use the link below.

Together with the Center for Faculty Development Office for Clinical Careers, the Slavin Academy is proud to sponsor the Clinical Educator Workshop Series. The series is designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential teaching skills. Covering topics such as teaching clinical reasoning, crafting effective feedback, and creating a safe learning environment, these workshops help educators foster excellence in healthcare education practice. The sessions are intended for an interprofessional audience including physicians, nurses, psychologists, and other health care providers from any specialty. Currently, continuing education credits are provided for physicians, psychologists and nurses. We invite the entire MGB community of educators to participate in archived or upcoming sessions. For more information visit: Office for Clinical Careers and search under webinars.

A selection of archived programs are listed below. These are currently staff access only - please email MGHSlavinAcademy@mgb.org to learn more.

Teaching Clinical Reasoning https://partnershealthcare.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/CenterforFacultyDevelopment/ESQi6ult5IdIqHRVwnroZqABZgnVZBHu-mad8vSZvpe30g

Teaching Under Pressure: https://partnershealthcare.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/CenterforFacultyDevelopment/EcI6g7Ukv_NKgzlmXq3LDf8BDAex4X7QELRs9PJB-7bqIg

Safe Clinical Learning Environment: https://partnershealthcare.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/CenterforFacultyDevelopment/EUBFePoUqWlCj3VrQrUixekBaHdbtPDT-poH3f9PTCvt2A

Providing Effective Feedback: https://partnershealthcare.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/CenterforFacultyDevelopment/Ee_WxH1XEdZGsw6fJfwKAtkB2zLJt4Ms89E5glquaKDxSA

Turning Education into Scholarship: https://partnershealthcare.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/CenterforFacultyDevelopment/EdPT0Up9J1VMj9JkEhbyZeoBPECBrvehktPItpDb5BrwlA

Joy as a Clinical Educator: https://partnershealthcare.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/CenterforFacultyDevelopment/EeL1Zx3flcxJtd70AcCG3zUBJwFOMLA2lCcn5zCxcnfYxg?e=bHFfXe

The Russell Museum Lecture Series offers monthly in-person and virtual lectures that explore the history and future of medical innovation at Mass General. Free and open to the public, these hybrid lectures take place from 6-7 pm and provide insights into the hospital’s significant contributions to the field of medicine. The Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation is a must-visit for anyone interested in learning about the hospital’s 200-year legacy of groundbreaking discoveries.

Led by MGH faculty, the "Depth of Anesthesia" podcast critically examines anesthesia clinical practice by exploring the evidence behind common claims in patient care. This thought-provoking series invites listeners to engage deeply with clinical decision-making and its evidence base, enhancing their understanding of anesthesia practice.

Together with the Lunder-Dineen Health Education Alliance of Maine, the Slavin Academy is proud to sponsor the "Foundations of Motivational Interviewing." This on-demand course offers healthcare professionals a 30-minute introduction to motivational interviewing, an essential skill for navigating difficult health conversations. Developed in partnership with the Health Education Training Institute (HETI), the course allows participants to practice their new skills in sponsored drop-in sessions, providing ongoing support for improving patient communication. We invite the entire MGB workforce to participate in the course.

Excaliper is an innovative EKG training tool developed by Dr. Jonathan Salik of the Mass General Corrigan Minehan Heart Center. Using evidence-based learning strategies, this platform helps healthcare professionals improve their EKG interpretation skills through interactive quizzes, annotated videos, and proficiency tracking. With multiple ways to practice, Excaliper is a valuable resource for enhancing cardiac care. We invite the entire MGB workforce to learn more about the program and access the modules.

The Healthcare Data Analytics Toolkit MicroMasters Program provides foundational knowledge in data analysis for healthcare professionals. Designed for those at the beginning of their analytics journey, this series offers hands-on experience in using data to drive decision-making in healthcare settings. Participants will learn how to interpret trends, draw conclusions, and apply these insights to real-world challenges.

The Introduction to AI & Machine Learning in Healthcare course, offered through MGH Institute to Health Professions (IHP) on the global edX platform, provides foundational knowledge in artificial intelligence and machine learning for healthcare professionals. Designed for those at the beginning of their AI journey, this self-paced course offers hands-on experience in training, validating, and testing machine learning models to support clinical and operational decision-making. Participants will explore ethical and privacy considerations and apply these concepts to real-world healthcare challenges. The course is led by IHP and Harvard faculty and leverages expertise from Mass General Hospital.

ACLS: https://healthcaretransformation.org/2023/08/28/celebrating-a-milestone-aha-acls-app-reaches-20000-users-worldwide/

PALS: https://healthcaretransformation.org/2024/09/03/htl-and-the-american-heart-association-aha-collaboration-expands-with-the-release-of-the-pals-app/

Transforming Narratives of Gun Violence:https://youtu.be/g5R5OEN_UdQ

Training Curriculum: https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/Fulltext/2022/10000/Development_and_Implementation_of_a_Novel.21.aspx