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I- Evaluating With Excellence
Gen-AI Assisted Program Evaluation Online Course
March 24-25, 2026
Use Promocode SMESEWE26 for 25% Discount at Checkout ($1200 Instead of $1600)
Overview
One of the common barriers to effective program evaluation in health professions education is the perception that it’s too complex, overly technical, or ethically sensitive. This immersive two-day course is designed to demystify program evaluation through a structured, practical, and GenAI-assisted approach to Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
Led by Drs. David Kern and Nehal Khamis (Johns Hopkins University), and enriched by the participation of Dr. Piyush Mathur (Cleveland Clinic), the course blends foundational theory with cutting-edge tools—enabling participants to design meaningful, ethical, and stakeholder-centered evaluation plans that drive real improvement.
What You Will Learn
Discuss the role of program evaluation in driving educational quality and outcomes.
Apply a stepwise framework to design, implement, and refine program evaluations.
Construct a logic model to clearly describe your program.
Use engineered GenAI prompts to develop and enhance your evaluation questions, data collection tools, and reporting plans.
Address ethical considerations and evaluation standards across all steps.
Explore how Big Data and AI are transforming evaluation practice in medical education.
How You Will Learn
This course features a dynamic blend of:
✔️ Short expert-led presentations
✔️ Hands-on GenAI-powered small group exercises
✔️ Structured breakout discussions
✔️ Real-time feedback from expert facilitators
✔️ Live guest session on AI and Big Data in program evaluation
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
Health professions educators and program directors
Directors and assistant/associate/vice deans of assessment, evaluation and CQI.
Faculty development leaders
Simulation and CQI professionals
Anyone seeking to advance their program evaluation skills using GenAI
Whether you are new to program evaluation or looking to enhance your existing skills, this course will provide valuable tools, structured guidance, and practical insights you can immediately apply to your educational projects.
Course Faculty:
David Kern, MD, MPH, MACP
Emeritus Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
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Nehal Khamis, MD, PhD, MHPE, MAMSE (affil.)
Adj. Prof of Health Professions Education and AI Applications in HPE, Masters of Education in Health Professions Program, Johns Hopkins University, FAIMER Program Evaluation Consultant, Member of ROI of Simulation National Taskforce, & ACS Accreditation Surveyor
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Guest Speaker:
Piyush Mathur, MD, FCCM, FASA, FAMIA
Associate Professor and Innovation Lead, Department of Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic Learner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University and Co-founder, BrainX AI, Cleveland, Ohio.
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Course Dates: Tuesday and Wednesday March 24-25, 2026 (8.00 AM-4.00 PM EST)
Course Fees: Please fill the registration form and proceed to checkout to reach the payment page. You will receive a payment confirmation email. This is important to confirm your registration.
Use Promocode SMESEWE26 for a 25% discount:$1200 instead $1600.
A payment processing fees of 2.9%+ 0.30 USD is added by the payment processing provider so your total at checkout will be S1236. These processing charges go to the payment provider and not to SMES.
II- Fundamentals of Curriculum Development
Gen-AI Assisted Online Course
January 27-28, 2026
Limited Time 25% Discount: Use Promo Code SMESCD26 at Checkout and Pay $1200 instead $1600.
Join an immersive and forward-thinking course that goes beyond theory to equip you with the skills, tools, and personalized support needed to design and evaluate effective health professions curricula.
✅ Master a Stepwise Framework rooted in theory and enriched with real-world application.
✅ Use Customizable GenAI Prompts in every step of curriculum design — from problem identification to evaluation — to streamline your thinking and boost productivity.
✅ Participate in Experiential Group Tasks guided by a new AI-enhanced brainstorming tool, designed to promote collaborative learning and practical application.
✅ Receive Real-Time Feedback from expert facilitators with decades of experience in curriculum development.
✅ Access Exclusive Resources, including detailed curriculum development and review guides.
Whether you're creating a new curriculum or refining an existing one, this course will help you avoid common pitfalls while embracing the power of GenAI to elevate your design process.
Course Facilitators:
Patricia Thomas, MD, FACP
Emeritus Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, and first editor of the famous “Curriculum Development in Medical Education: A Six-Step Approach” Book.
Nehal Khamis, MD, PhD, MHPE, MAMSE (affil.)
Adj. Professor, Co-Lead of the Curriculum Development Course and Lead of GenAI Integration, Masters of Education in Health Professions (MHPE) Program, Johns Hopkins University.
Course Dates: Tuesday and Wednesday January 27-28, 2026 (8 AM-4 PM EST).
Course Fees: Please fill the registration form and proceed to checkout to reach the payment page. You will receive a payment confirmation email. This is important to confirm your registration.
Limited Time 25% Discount: Use Promo Code SMESCD26 at Checkout and Pay $1200 instead $1600.
A payment processing fees of 2.9%+ 0.30 USD is added by the payment processing provider so your total at checkout will be S1236. These processing charges go to the payment provider and not to SMES.
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