This trio expertly delivered a panel on the significance behind The Critical Moment Dialogue (CDM): A framework for Intercultural Learning in Medicine at The Generalist in Medical Education Conference in San Antonio, Texas, Thursday October 30, 2025, 2:10pm – 3:10pm. On the experience, Beth shared: “I loved working on this workshop with Judy and Nicole, […]
The Spark Tank Innovation Idea Challenge, where innovation meets healthcare. This unique platform invited Nuvance/ Northwell Health employees to bring forward their groundbreaking ideas aimed at enhancing patient care, safety, and operational efficiency across our network. 🥇First Place: Erin McLaughlin, MD, MPH – Machine Learning Model for Predicting Violent and Aggressive Behavior in Hospitalized Medical […]
The Teaching Academy is proud to announce the publication of scholarly work by Danielle Paravati, MSN-Ed, RN, CEN, TCRN, SCRN, SANE-A, NPD-BC, a continuing scholar of the 2022–2023 Clinician Educator Cohort. Danielle’s research will appear in the Journal of Forensic Nursing, with the print edition featured in the 2026 ED/forensic area issue. Digital publication available […]
Richard Cassa, PA‑C, MPAS, MBA, Director, Norwalk/Yale PA Surgical Residency Program, inspires APPs through leadership, mentorship, and shared learning He most recently co‑hosted the “APPs in Clinical Medicine” conference on Friday, September 26, 2025, a major event that brought together advanced practice providers for a day of connection and engagement across the system. On the […]
Jeanne Morgante, DPT, Ed, was invited to keynote at the 2025 Gold Humanism Summit: The Person in Front of You held in Baltimore, Maryland, September 17–20, 2025. Her journey to the national stage began with an unexpected moment at a PATMDTA Educational Leadership Luncheon, where an informal discussion about the Tell Me More program introduced […]
As Executive Director of the Patricia A. Tietjen MD Teaching Academy, Beth West, EdD, plays a central role in shaping clinician‑educator development and fostering collaborative learning across Nuvance Health—now Northwell Health. Her work continues to guide how educators connect, grow, and support one another throughout the system. Beth recently joined podcast host Anamaria Dorgo on […]
This past August, Beth West, EdD, earned her Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership from the University of Bridgeport, marking a tremendous milestone in her academic and professional journey. She also successfully defended her dissertation, Finding Community: A Transpersonal Phenomenological Inquiry of the Lived Experiences of Clinician Educators in a Community of Practice. Her […]
As a member of the Teaching Academy’s 2024–2025 Clinician Educator Cohort, Lee Shapley, MD, has demonstrated a sustained commitment to clinical education, resident development, and strengthening bedside teaching at Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC). He joined Nuvance Health Vassar Brothers Medical Center in 2023, serving as core faculty for the Internal Medicine Residency Program, where […]
The Teaching Academy is proud to highlight the work of scholar Lisa Ricker, whose dedication to rapid response, clinical education, and team-based learning continues to transform care at Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC). Lisa has built a career around improving patient outcomes through education—from launching VBMC’s Rapid Response Team in 2006 (which cut Code Blue […]
The 2024–2025 Trainee Track Scholars teamed up to explore current trends and emerging topics in healthcare, including Technology & Diagnostics, Patient-Centered Care, Specialty Practice, and Education & Training. Their collaborative work was featured at the 4th Grand Rounds & Academic Symposium on June 11, 2025, and is now on display at Norwalk Hospital’s McGraw Library […]