Medical Education Week
June 1-5, 2026
Dr. Henri R. Ford Named
Daniel C. Tosteson Visiting Professor
The Shapiro Institute for Education and Research is thrilled to announce the 2026 Daniel C. Tosteson Visiting Professor will be Henri R. Ford, MD, MHA.
Dr. Ford is dean and chief academic officer of the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Ford is a Haitian-born pediatric surgeon recognized for his global contributions in medicine including performing the first successful separation of conjoined twins in Haiti in 2015, alongside surgeons he helped train.
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Dr. Ford will join several education sessions during Medical Education Week, including the Building Bridges Session with the Rabkin Fellows and BIDMC Academy, and will be the featured speaker at the Department of Medicine Grand Rounds on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
This annual visiting professorship is named in honor of the past Dean of Harvard Medical School. It is generously supported by the S. Robert Stone Endowment Fund and provides opportunities for faculty from BIDMC and HMS to meet with nationally recognized medical educators.
Henri R. Ford, MD
Medical Education Week
Calendar of Events
*More information and schedule updates to follow*
Monday, June 1
4:00-5:30pm
Teaching Awards Ceremony & Medical Education Research Poster Session
Rabkin Board Room, Shapiro 10
NOTE: Deadline to apply for Poster session was April 17, 2026. Application now closed.​
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At the conclusion of each academic year, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center proudly recognizes faculty and house staff for their outstanding contributions to teaching. We are thrilled to celebrate and congratulate the recipients of awards from Harvard Medical School, as well as honors from the graduating PCE class. These awards recognize the exceptional efforts of faculty, residents, nurses, departmental staff, GME program directors, and coordinators.
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As part of this special celebration, the Shapiro Institute will host the 4th Annual Medical Education Poster Session, where awards will be presented for the best posters.​
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For more information, please visit: www.shapiroinstitute.org/educationposter​​​​
Tuesday, June 2
12:00pm-1:00pm
BIDMC Academy and Rabkin Fellowship present:
Charting the Course: Dr. Henri Ford’s Journey to Academic Leadership
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Rabkin Fellowship Alumni, BIDMC Academy Members and ALL Other Interested Faculty
Please use this link to register. Email Kelly Anastasio with any questions
In Charting the Course: Dr. Henri Ford’s Journey to Academic Leadership, attendees will explore the inspiring path of a pioneering physician–leader whose career bridges clinical excellence, research innovation, and institutional transformation. This session highlights the key decisions, challenges, and values that shaped Dr. Ford’s rise in academic medicine, offering candid insights into leadership, mentorship, and resilience. Participants will gain practical perspectives on navigating complex career trajectories, leading with purpose, and driving meaningful impact within healthcare and higher education.
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Wednesday, June 3
12:00pm-1:00pm
GME/UME Roundtable Luncheon with Henri Ford, MD, MHA
Rabkin Board Room, Shapiro 10
Open to Chief Residents, GME Program Directors, PCE and UME Leadership
Email Kelly Anastasio to attend
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Wednesday, June 3
1:00pm-2:00pm
HMS Promotions in the Changing Environment – A Panel Discussion
Rabkin Board Room, Shapiro 10
Please use this link to register. Email Kelly Anastasio with any questions.
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Join us for HMS Promotions in the Changing Environment: A Panel Discussion, an informative Medical Education Week session exploring the evolving landscape of promotion, with particular attention to the Teaching and Educational Leadership (TEL) pathway at Harvard Medical School. This panel will bring together experienced faculty leaders and educators to discuss current expectations, emerging challenges, and strategies for success in an increasingly dynamic academic environment. Attendees will gain valuable insight into promotion criteria, documenting educational impact, navigating institutional change, and building a meaningful career in medical education. The session is designed for faculty, educators, and academic leaders interested in advancing scholarship, leadership, and innovation in health professions education.
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Wednesday, June 3
4:00pm-5:00pm
Afternoon Tea Roundtable Discussion with PCE Students
2026 Daniel C. Tosteson Visiting Professor - Dr. Henri Ford, MD, MHA
ES 202, Center for Education
Email Kelly Anastasio to attend
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Thursday, June 4
8:00am-9:00am
Medical Education Grand Rounds with 2026 Daniel C. Tosteson Visiting Professor
Henri R. Ford, MD Via Zoom
2026 Daniel C. Tosteson, MD, Visiting Professor, Dr. Henri Ford, MD, MHA
Dean and Chief Academic Officer, University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86193474137
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Friday, June 5
8:00am-12:30pm
BILH Simulation Symposium
Shapiro Simulation and Skills Center/BIDMC - Shapiro Building - Ground Level
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Join simulation educators, clinical teachers, and healthcare leaders from across the BILH network for the 2026 BILH Simulation Symposium, hosted this year by the Carl J. Shapiro Simulation and Skills Center at BIDMC.
Keynote: Recasting Simulation as an Engine of Clinical Readiness
Christopher Roussin, PhD
Senior Director, Applied Learning for Performance & Safety (ALPS) Team
Center for Medical Simulation
Lecturer in Anesthesia, Harvard Medical School
Workshops:
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Meeting learners where they practice: Bringing simulation in the clinical environment
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Sharing good judgement: How to engage in meaningful debrief
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Measuring the value of simulation in medical education
Presentations of Simulation Projects:
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Hot Glue, Hope, and Humility: A Failed Task Trainer Attempt at Innovation
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Laser Focused: Crafting a 3D-Printed Task Trainer for Laryngeal Laser Microsurgery
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Simulated and Targeted Addiction Training for Residents (STAT-R): A Module-based Approach to Withdrawal Management
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An Immersive Virtual Module for Dementia-Focused Neuroimaging Education
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Evaluation of Automaticity Training in Ultrasound-Guided Procedures: From Simulation to Clinical Translation
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