News & Updates

AHPBA Webinar – Fireside Chat Current Dilemmas in Pancreatic NETs Care and NETs Liver Metastases

Dr. Ramanathan M. Seshadri, MD, a hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon in the Division of Surgical Oncology at Nuvance Health, participated in a panel discussion addressing real‑world challenges in the management of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Drawing on his surgical oncology expertise, Dr. Seshadri contributed to the discussion by posing questions that explored complex and evolving aspects […]

Happy Valentine’s Day from PATMDTA 💌

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating all forms of PATMDTA love! Thank you for being part of the PATMDTA Community of Practice and for the impact you make every day. We are deeply grateful for the compassion, generosity, and connection that define our community. As part of this celebration of care and support, we invite you […]

Calling All Educators!

Coming Soon: Applications for the 2026–2027 PATMDTA Clinical Educator Cohort! The Teaching Academy will open applications for the next PATMDTA clinical educator cohort in Spring 2026. Please check back for updated information, including the application deadline and info session dates. If you would like to learn more about the Teaching Academy or connect during office […]

Submit Now: Essential 2026 Academic Deadlines for Your Research

It’s officially Abstract Season! Whether you are a seasoned educator or a 1st year scholar, now is the time to showcase your latest findings to the global academic community. Check out these essential steps to make your work stand out: Check back for more soon!

Honoring Excellence: Truly Award Finalist

The Truly Awards celebrate the physicians and nurses of Northwell Health for their compassion, innovation, ambition, leadership and inclusivity. This is a special time to show our appreciation and recognize all our 1,164 physician and 1,536 nurse nominees for the positive impact they have on our patients, team members, and communities. Voting opens January 26, […]

Coming Soon: Scholar Innovator Studio – Video Series

The Teaching Academy is excited to unveil the PATMDTA Scholar Innovator Studio. A new digital home for the brilliant, inventive, and resourceful work from the PATMDTA community. This channel will showcase creative builds, educational tools, and insights from simulation technicians, nurses, medical educators, residents, global health partners, and anyone passionate about SIM and hands‑on learning. […]

🎥 Series Launch: “SIM Pop‑UP Central”

About the Series SIM Pop‑UP Central is a hands-on, high‑energy micro‑learning series led by Lisa Ricker, known for her inventive builds, compassionate teaching style, end‑of‑episode kindness moments, and uncanny ability to repurpose “that strange thing from the supply closet” into a high‑fidelity educational tool. Designed for simulation professionals, nurses, technicians, medical educators, residents, and global […]

BaFá BaFá: Transforming Cultural Competence in Health Professions Education

Immersive Learning for Inclusive Healthcare BaFá BaFá – an immersive intercultural learning simulation for health professions educators – is a cornerstone of the Teaching Academy’s Scholarly program development. Led by Dr. Beth West, EdD, Executive Director of the Patricia A. Tietjen, MD Teaching Academy, and Dr. Judy Huang, PhD, PharmD, BCPS, DPLA, System Director of […]

Haley & Beth Shine at UVM’s Snow Season Education Retreat

We’re thrilled to share that Haley Wheeler, M.A., CCC‑SLP, CBIS —our PATMDTA Scholar Fellow—and Beth West, EdD —our Executive Director—represented the Teaching Academy at the 2026 Snow Season Education Retreat, January 15-16th, hosted by the University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine. Learn more about the event ➡️ here. Together, Haley and Beth presented their […]

A Transformative Collaboration for Health Professions Education Scholarship

The Patricia A. Tietjen, MD Teaching Academy is proud to serve as the first Founding Partner of MedEdMentor, a groundbreaking platform designed to democratize access to high‑quality mentorship and research support in Health Professions Education (HPE).This partnership was formally introduced to scholars in our system-wide announcement before the end of 2025, highlighting its potential to […]