Michigan Medicine RISE

Congratulations to RISE Cohort 5 Innovator @igadmd on a terrific MESP poster presentation! As part of the RISE Innovator Development Program, Dr. Gad is developing the first simulation model of its kind to help learners detect small joint swelling in the hand.

🚨 Call for Proposals: AI in Medical Education – Innovative and Practical Uses 🗓️ Virtual Event | Feb 5–6, 2026 🧠 Share your AI-driven tools, tech, or strategies that support learning environments 📅 Deadline: Aug 25, 2025 🔗 michmed.org/gVJbd

Calling all medical education researchers and innovators! The @AAMCtoday GEA Regional MESRE Grants are now accepting proposals supporting impactful scholarship across CGEA, NEGEA, SGEA, and WGEA. Applications due August 15, 2025. 📌 Learn more & apply: uci.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e2…

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Ten years ago today, the University Record announced the launch of the Michigan Center for Interprofessional Education. Since 2015, the center has grown into a thriving hub for collaboration, research & innovation. Read the launch story here: michmed.org/w4mYK #CIPE10Year

We're hiring! RISE is seeking a skilled and collaborative Administrative Specialist to support our innovative programs and help drive change in medical education at @UMichMedicine. Ready to make an impact? Apply now: michmed.org/Bykwx #MedEd #HigherEdJobs #UMich #JoinUs

Congratulations to Kayla Marcotte, a Cohort 4 RISE Innovator, for successfully defending her dissertation! Her work explores how to harness workplace-based assessments to build more accurate systems in graduate medical education. Bravo, Dr. Marcotte! #MedEd #Innovation

@RajMangrulkarMD, CIPE director, stopped by the #MichMed175 exhibit for a reflective look at @UMichMedSchool's legacy. One timeline moment stood out: the construction of the VA Hospital, where Raj has cared for patients every week since 2008.

This week, our RISE Innovators came together to share updates on their projects, each one pushing the boundaries of what's possible in health science education. From A.I. tools to groundbreaking simulation models, their work is bold, timely, and deeply inspiring.

The @UMich Medical School recently celebrated the 42 faculty members appointed to named professorships in 2024. Congrats to our Leaders and Best! 〽️ michmed.org/AQ5y4

“Acupuncture’s impact is extraordinary,” Dr. Neil Nixdorff shares. “In our work, especially in the realm of street medicine, we’ve seen individuals experience rapid, substantial pain relief." Read Dr. Nixdorff's full interview here: medschool.umich.edu/department-new…

Our IPEC (Interprofessional Education and Collaboration) Community of Practice is meeting on Wednesday, July 9! This is a space to connect, share challenges, and explore bold solutions to improve interprofessional teamwork and health care outcomes. RSVP: michmed.org/MDwD5

Dr. Neil Nixdorff is advancing acupuncture in medical education through the Medical Education Scholars Program, teaching battlefield auricular acupuncture for pain management. His work supports @UMichRISE’s mission to innovate in health science education. michmed.org/RBMq8

So much fun to record this podcast episode with @EHigginsMD!

🎙️ Don’t miss this conversation featuring Cohort 4 RISE Innovator @CourtneyBurnsMD on the latest @RAPMOnline Focus podcast. She joins Drs. Alopi Patel and K. Elliott Higgins III to explore art, healing, and the power of vulnerability in pain medicine. rapmfocusbmj.podbean.com/e/episode-39-b…

Thank you RISE for your training and support over the years!!

Congratulations to @ajthefootdoc, a Cohort 3 RISE Innovator, on being a recipient of GME Innovation Funding! The $100,000 grant will go towards Dr. Johnson's VR educational research project focusing on orthopaedic surgery.

RISE Executive Director Rajesh Mangrulkar is officially on LinkedIn! Follow him here for his insights on innovation, education, and much more: linkedin.com/in/rajesh-mang…

Today is the FINAL DAY to apply for the RISE Innovator Development Program. Receive support to develop your innovation competency and advance an education intervention. Learn more and apply here: medschool.umich.edu/departments-ce…