Presenter: John Westhoff M.D., MPH, UNR Med Associate Professor, Medicine, Assistant Dean, Student Research
Provides 1.00 hour of CE/CME credit (Presented on January, 9, 2026; Reviewed March, 24, 2026; Expires March, 24, 2028)
Online CME Credit: These courses are FREE with an active Community or Academic Clinical Faculty appointment at UNR Med. For questions or inquiries regarding this program series, please contact adamwilkinson@med.unr.edu.
John Westhoff, M.D. will provide an overview of how artificial intelligence is being integrated into UNR Med’s preclinical curriculum, highlighting its growing role in medical education. He will examine both the opportunities and challenges associated with AI-supported, evidence-based learning, with attention to how these tools can support knowledge acquisition while maintaining academic rigor. Participants will gain insight into the ways generative AI is reshaping teaching methods, assessment strategies, and professional development for faculty and learners alike. He will also discuss practical considerations for incorporating AI into educational settings in a way that supports innovation while preserving the core principles of medical training.
This session topic is part of a clinical teaching professional development series presented by the Office of Faculty Affairs. To view all session topics in this series, please click on Office of Faculty Affairs Program Series. These courses are FREE with an active Community or Academic Clinical Faculty appointment at UNR Med. Please email Adam Wilkinson if you have any questions.
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