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Registration Now Open for 2026 SIME
Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego CME, and UC San Diego’s Department of Pediatrics and Center for Mentorship in Medicine are pleased to invite you to the 5th Annual Symposium for Innovation in Medical Education (SIME) on Friday, May 15, 2026.
This yearly event supports the UC San Diego School of Medicine’s mission to advance medical education and develop future leaders in the field. Open to faculty, trainees, students, and administrative staff across all specialties, SIME provides an opportunity to explore educational resources, learn from innovators, and earn CME credit.
Event Details:
📅 Friday, May 15, 2026
⏱️ 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (PST)
📍 In-person only. Rady Childen's Hospital, Education and Office Building (7960 Birmingham Dr, San Diego, CA 92123)
Save Your Spot at SIME
Don’t miss out on the 5th Annual Symposium for Innovation in Medical Education, convening faculty and staff to explore ideas shaping the future of teaching and learning in health sciences. Register today—space is limited.
Event Agenda (subject to change):
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. | Grand Rounds 5th Annual Mentor Clinician Program Lecture in Medical Education "Think Big, Teach Bigger: Insights from Transforming Curriculum on a National Stage" |
Heather French, MD, MS ED Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Program Director, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia |
| 9:30 - 9:35 a.m. | Break | |
| 9:35 - 9:45 a.m. | Introduction to SIME | Chris Cannavino, MD |
| 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. | Panel Discussion – Curriculum Development in Medical Education | TBA |
| 10:45 - 11 a.m. | Break | |
| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Poster Session: Medical Education Research & Curriculum Development | |
| 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch | |
| 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Medical Education Workshops |
Any questions, contact Megan Fletcher.
Submit an Abstract
Abstract submissions are now open for the 2026 SIME poster session. We invite abstracts in all areas of medical education, including: curriculum development, innovations, research, and educational scholarship.
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Missed a previous symposium or want to revisit key conversations? Explore our on-demand library to learn from past sessions anytime, anywhere.