ScholarRx Webinars

Recent Webinars

Educating the Clinical Mind: Teaching Clinical Reasoning, Brick by Brick

Dr. Jeremy Richards, Director of Curriculum at ScholarRx, presents Clinical Presentation Bricks—a structured educational approach designed to teach medical students clinical reasoning skills. Drawing on cognitive science research, Dr. Richards explains how these bricks help students move beyond memorizing facts to developing the adaptive thinking skills needed for clinical practice. The presentation covers the challenge of teaching clinical reasoning, the cognitive science behind medical decision-making, and how Clinical Presentation Bricks bridge the gap between preclinical knowledge and patient care.

Clinical Presentation Bricks are organized around patient symptoms rather than diseases, aligning educational content with clinical workflow. Each brick follows a six-step template that guides students through clinical presentations, pathophysiology, data gathering, and diagnostic reasoning. The approach incorporates interactive exercises, visual learning elements, and vertical integration that connects basic science concepts to real patient scenarios. Dr. Richards demonstrates the methodology using examples from the first batch of 37 clinical presentations, including chest pain, altered mental status, and other common patient complaints.

This presentation is valuable for medical educators, curriculum developers, and clinical faculty interested in evidence-based approaches to teaching clinical reasoning. Dr. Richards, a pulmonary and critical care physician with over a decade of medical education experience, provides practical insights into implementing structured clinical reasoning education within existing medical school curricula.

Training Global Health Advocates

This video features a webinar hosted by ScholarRx with renowned global health expert Dr. Graham Lister, lead editor of the ScholarRx Global Health brick collection, exploring how medical students can become effective global health advocates.

Dr. Lister, a sociologist and economist with an international reputation for work on health policy, shares insights from his extensive experience working in 25 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia with organizations including WHO, DFID, IBRD, and USAID. As a Senior Fellow of the Global Health program at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, he brings a wealth of knowledge on global health diplomacy and governance.

Moderated by Catarina Pais Rodrigues, Director of Support and Training at ScholarRx, the webinar explores:

  • Why global health is a critical issue in today's interconnected world
  • How medical education can prepare students to address global health challenges
  • The importance of understanding different health systems worldwide
  • Practical approaches to global health advocacy at individual, community, and global levels
  • Ethical considerations in global health interventions
  • Current challenges in global health advocacy and strategies to overcome them

Dr. Lister emphasizes that global health isn't just about addressing specific diseases or pandemics, but encompasses planetary health, equitable access to medicines, antimicrobial resistance, and the commercial determinants of health. He argues that health professionals have an ethical responsibility to address factors affecting health that transcend national boundaries.

The discussion highlights the value of understanding diverse health systems and learning from approaches developed in various contexts, including low-resource settings. Dr. Lister makes a compelling case for medical students to embrace their role as global health advocates and develop skills in listening, understanding, and persistent advocacy.

This webinar is part of ScholarRx's mission to build a healthier world through accessible, sustainable medical education, showcasing the free, open-access Global Health brick collection available through the Brick Exchange.

Enhancing TBL in Medical Education: Integrating ScholarRx and InteDashboard

In this hands-on session, Amanda J. Chase, PhD, and Amber J. Heck, PhD, showcase how to apply the essential principles and practices of team-based learning (TBL).

Follow along as they help you plan a TBL session, implement TBL into your classroom, and learn how to engage learners effectively and efficiently in a flipped classroom, active learning experience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NextGenMD Curriculum & ScholarRx Integration

 

Discover how the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is integrating ScholarRx into its NextGenMD curriculum across all phases of medical education. This video highlights how faculty leaders are using ScholarRx Bricks to support pre-learning in Phase 1, foundational science integration in clerkships during Phase 2, and advanced content reinforcement in Phase 3 selectives. Learn how ScholarRx supports curricular goals such as uniform formatting, editable content, time tracking, and foundational science continuity throughout the student journey.

You'll see real examples of how ScholarRx Bricks are assigned for independent study, used in clinically oriented sessions, and embedded into clerkship and selective courses covering topics like physiology, microbiology, dermatology, and more. Whether you're planning curriculum, teaching foundational sciences, or leading clerkships, this video provides insight into a scalable model for active integration of digital learning tools across all phases of medical education.

 

AI Prompt Engineering in Health Professions Education

This session introduces foundational strategies in AI prompt engineering tailored specifically for health professions education. Led by Dr. Tao Le of ScholarRx, the presentation explores how educators can harness generative AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline lesson planning, content creation, assessment development, and more. Using real-world examples, the session walks through recommended techniques—including the RTF (Role, Task, Format) framework, zero-shot, few-shot, and chain-of-thought prompting—to improve clarity, precision, and output quality when designing medical education content with AI.

The presentation also addresses important ethical and practical safeguards, from fact-checking and plagiarism detection to privacy, copyright considerations, and the evaluation of AI-generated content using tools like QAMAI. Viewers will gain a deeper understanding of how AI can be responsibly integrated into curriculum development through platforms like Bricks Create with TAI. Whether you're a novice or experienced user, this video equips you with actionable strategies to co-develop high-quality, human-supervised educational materials using generative AI.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mentorship and Scholarship: Harvard/Johns Hopkins Neurology Clerkship Initiative

Join us for an illuminating conversation with Dr. Ashley Paul (Johns Hopkins) and Dr. Tamara Kaplan (Harvard Medical School) as they discuss their groundbreaking collaborative approach to neurology education through ScholarRx bricks.

In this webinar, discover how these leading institutions implemented a multi-tiered mentorship model that transforms educational content creation into a scholarly opportunity for students, residents, and faculty alike. Learn how their case-based brick approach addresses the needs of modern learners while tackling the global shortage of neurological expertise.

What You'll Learn:

  • The "Three C's" of virtual learning: Create, Curate, and Connect
  • How to implement a multi-tiered mentorship model that benefits learners at all levels
  • Strategies for cross-institutional collaboration and peer review
  • Ways to make your educational resources more equitable and accessible
  • How to focus on clinical reasoning rather than simple fact memorization
  • Real examples of successful student engagement and scholarship

Whether you're a medical educator, student, or healthcare professional interested in innovative teaching approaches, this session offers practical insights into creating meaningful educational experiences that extend beyond institutional boundaries.

Speakers:

  • Dr. Ashley Paul - Assistant Professor of Neurology and Clerkship Director at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  • Dr. Tamara Kaplan - Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and Vice Chair of Education in Neurology at Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Moderated by Catarina Pais Rodrigues, Director of Support and Training at ScholarRx

 

 

 

Johns Hopkins/Harvard NeuroBricks Library

 

Explore how the Johns Hopkins-Harvard Neurology Clinical Bricks Library is transforming neurology education through a collaborative, learner-centered model. Designed to bridge gaps in clerkship experiences, this initiative delivers equitable, case-based digital resources tailored to the needs of modern medical students. Built with a multi-tiered mentorship structure, the project enables learners at all levels—from pre-med to senior faculty—to contribute to scholarly content creation while reducing burdens on educators.

In this video, you’ll learn about the project’s innovative authorship and peer review process, its global partnerships with institutions in Ghana and Zambia, and the principles behind its approach to content design. From enhancing clinical reasoning to supporting underserved learners, the Bricks Library showcases how digital scholarship can break down geographical and structural barriers while building a dynamic, scalable curriculum.

 

Michigan Medical Nutrition Education Consortium Webinar

The Michigan Medical Nutrition Education Consortium (MMNEC) is dedicated to advancing and enhancing nutrition education within the medical curriculum across the state of Michigan. Comprised of appointed members from all Michigan medical schools, MMNEC is a collaborative platform to improve the understanding and integration of nutrition science within medical education.

During this webinar, you'll learn how they formed the inter-institutional group, how they identified the topics to be included in their Bricks, and the process of shared authorship.

Inside Rx: AI Integration in Bricks Create

Jeff Downing, Senior Director of Product at ScholarRx

Take a first-hand look at the latest enhancements and features from ScholarRx.

During this webinar, our Senior Director of Product guides you through a demonstration of our newest Bricks Create features, including:

  • Generating Questions and Flashcards
  • Automating Learning Objectives and Summaries

If you're looking to discover how AI can streamline your curriculum development, you've found the right recording.

AI Prompt Engineering in Health Professions Education

Tao Le, MD

The field of health professions education is on the cusp of a major transformation driven by generative AI. Are you ready to create personalized learning experiences, develop dynamic case studies, and/or craft engaging Rx Bricks, all with the power of AI?

By the end of this session, you will have developed a robust framework for creating effective prompts, learned to apply best practices, and gained insights on how to avoid common pitfalls. These practical skills will empower you to incorporate AI into your teaching methods effectively.

The OMM Brick Collection - A Guided Webinar

Michele (Mischa) Coleman, DO, and Catarina Pais Rodrigues, MD

This webinar provides an in-depth look at how the new OMM Brick collection transforms how faculty teach Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. Key highlights include introducing the new OMM Brick collection, a guided discussion with the senior editor, Dr. Coleman, a detailed exploration of the Bricks' structure, and a Q&A session with attendees.

Please follow along with the OMM Brick collection to learn how this collection can enhance teaching methodologies and improve learning outcomes in OMM.

Developing Collaborative Open-Access Clinical Curriculum: Strategies, Insights, and Authorship

Tamara Kaplan, MD, and Ashley Paul, MD

Gone are the days when medical students wade through dense textbooks; today's learners seek dynamic, interactive, and accessible content online to match their on-the-go lifestyles. Discover how Harvard and Johns Hopkins educators have tackled the challenge of short, intensive neurology clerkships with the innovative 'Harvard-Hopkins formula.' This unique approach enhances clinical reasoning by offering case-based learning experiences grounded in real-world patient interactions.

Advancing Planetary Health Through Open Education

In honor of Open Education Week, this session on "Advancing Planetary Health Through Open Education" features a collaborative effort by ScholarRx, MeSAGE, and the Planetary Health Report Card. The session dives into the crucial role of OER in bridging gaps within the medical and health professions curriculum, specifically targeting the global challenges of planetary health.

Inside Rx - Bricks Create Update

ScholarRx's Senior Director of Product, Jeff Downing, takes us through the updates made to Bricks Create in Spring 2024. We hope this peek beneath the hood gives you all the tools you need to clone, adapt, and create your own Bricks.

Inside Rx - Planetary Health

Michelle McLean, PhD and Catarina Pais Rodrigues, MD

This special Inside Rx webinar delved into Planetary Health, an emerging field that focuses on the interconnectedness of human health, the environment, and the sustainability of our planet.

Please enjoy the Planetary Health Brick collection alongside the recording of this webinar.

Inside Rx - Brick Analytics

Join ScholarRx's Senior Director of Product, Jeff Downing, as he walks us through the latest Bricks Create feature, Brick Analytics. This sneak peek behind the scenes explains what brought Brick Analytics to fruition and how to use this new tool best. We hope you find this conversation helpful - don't forget to follow along using the Rx Brick Exchange!

Maximizing Student Engagement with Bricks Create

Daniel Del Castillo, MD, ScholarRx Student Advisory Council Chairperson

In this presentation delivered in May 2023, Dr. Del Castillo shared his experiences guiding students at the Universidad del Norte in Colombia to create interactive learning modules using the Bricks Create authoring platform. From discussing the challenges commonly faced in traditional medical education settings to showcasing how to effectively address these challenges by empowering students, this hour-long presentation covered a lot of ground.

Dr. Del Castillo created this Brick to help you empower your students and create.

Enhancing Team-Based Learning in Medical Education

Amanda J. Chase, Ph.D., and Amber J. Heck, Ph.D.,
Founders of TeachMedEd

In this presentation delivered in May of 2023, Drs. Chase and Heck taught how to implement team-based learning using the InteDashboard and ScholarRx platforms in your classroom. During this recording, you'll learn how to apply essential principles of TBL, plan and implement a TBL session, and engage your learners effectively and efficiently in a flipped classroom.

Dr. Amber J. Heck created this Brick as pre-work. Enjoy!

Tools & Techniques for Facilitating Evidence-Based Health Professions Education

Atsusi "2c" Hirumi, Ph.D., Professor, Instructional Design & Technology, University of Central Florida

Feroza Daroowalla, MD, MPH, Associate Professor, Medical Education, University of Central Florida

In this presentation delivered in November 2022, Dr. Hirumi and Dr. Daroowalla identify common flaws in the design of materials, distinguish key characteristics of high-quality learning experiences, and discuss tools and techniques for ensuring effectiveness, efficiency, and engagement.

The ScholarRx Approach to Teaching: CBME and Pre-Clerkship Education in the Foundational Sciences

Terence P. Ma, PhD, MBA

Professor and Chair, Anatomy and Biomedical Sciences

Proposed Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

In this presentation delivered in June 2022, Dr. Terence Ma explores the fundamental concepts that underlie competency-based medical education, and how these concepts can be translated to pre-clerkship education in the foundational sciences. He further explores how the ScholarRx Bricks and Qmax system can be used to enhance a competency-based pre-clerkship education program.

Creating a Brick: A Description

Terence P. Ma, PhD, MBA

Professor and Chair, Anatomy and Biomedical Sciences

Proposed Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

In this presentation delivered at the AMEE Conference in August 2021, Dr. Terence Ma explains how to annotate, edit, and create a Brick.  He walks through the parts of a Brick, the tools that are provided in Bricks Create, along with pedagogical considerations for building Bricks.

 

Flipping Online for Better Small Group Learning

In this panel discussion led by Dr. Tao Le, we discuss:

  • Best practices for flipped classroom teaching under the current pandemic circumstances
  • How schools have used the Rx Bricks from ScholarRx to improve their flipped class experience
  • How they use Rx Bricks to enhance active instruction.

Participants:

Tao Le, MD, MHS
CEO and Founder
ScholarRx

Nicole Wadsworth, DO
Dean
New York Institute of Technology, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Jo Anna Leuck, MD
Assistant Dean of Curriculum
TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Curriculum

Catarina Pais Rodrigues, MD

Assistant Director, Student Affairs at ScholarRx

In this presentation delivered in November 2022, Dr. Pais Rodrigues explores the ways in which promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical curricula can prove challenging. We want to prepare students to deliver healthcare to their communities, but how do we get started? Enjoy this presentation on DEI and take a look at our open-access Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Bricks.

The Rx Bricks Flipped Classroom Active Learning Experience

Amber J. Heck, PhD

Director of Basic Science Curriculum at ScholarRx

In this presentation delivered in March 2022, Dr. Amber Heck explores the application of the Rx Bricks to active learning in modern medical education. Relevant teaching and learning theories and instructional design principles are highlighted throughout. Upon conclusion, participants will be able to describe the many ways medical educators benefit from utilizing Rx Bricks in the development and delivery of active learning at their home institution.

Rx Bricks Create - A New Style to Drive Curiosity and Enquiry-driven Learning that "Sticks"

Swapan Nath, PhD

Professor of Medical Education

TCU & UNTHSC School of Medicine

In this presentation delivered at the AMEE conference in August 2021, Dr. Swapan Nath shows how instructors at TCU & the University of North Texas Health Science Center SOM have used Bricks Create to build new bricks to help develop critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills in their students.

 

Teaching Online with ScholarRx

Dr. Tao Le, MD, MHS

In this presentation delivered at the AMEE (Association of Medical Education in Europe) virtual conference in September 2020, First Aid series editor and ScholarRx CEO, Dr. Tao Le, shows how educators can teach online with ScholarRx.

 

NBME Exam Blueprint Changes

Frazier Stevenson, MD

In this virtual discussion, Dr. Stevenson explains some of the recent changes to the NBME blueprint for the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK exams.

 

Formative Weekly Problem Sets in USMLE-Rx

Hosted by ScholarRx and featuring Kurt Gilliland, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Curriculum, Associate Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
Our discussion explores applications of USMLE-Rx question banks to support assessment and student-centered learning.

During this session, Dr. Gilliland will:

  • Describe the challenge of providing frequent formative assessment and remediating struggling students
  • Present the appropriate ScholarRx platform, and demonstrate how they used the systems and content to meet their curriculum challenges
  • Discuss formative assessment outcomes, feedback, and findings

Enhancing Student Digital Engagement

Hosted by ScholarRx and featuring Andrew Crawford, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Endocrine Pre-Clinical Course Director.

This pragmatic discussion will explore applications of the innovative Rx Bricks platform, which is a comprehensive curriculum support service featuring student-centered, customizable multimedia modules. Rx Bricks are built around standardized learning objectives and continuous formative feedback.

During this session, Dr. Crawford will highlight the successful integration of Rx Bricks to:

  • Enable a move to the flipped-classroom model
  • Support online learning with asynchronous content prior to live lectures
  • Customization of the Rx Bricks to more purposefully align with course objectives
  • Reduce faculty prep time and improve assessment quality

Building Your Student's Foundation

Hosted by ScholarRx, this pragmatic discussion will explore applications of the innovative Rx Bricks platform, which is a comprehensive curriculum support service featuring student-centered, customizable multimedia modules. Rx Bricks are built around standardized learning objectives and continuous formative feedback.

Featuring:
Tricia Marriott, PA-C, MPAS, MJ Health Law, CHC, DFAAPA
Director and Chair, Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
University of Saint Joseph

Mary Minto, M.H.S., PA-C
Director of Didactic Education, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
University of Saint Joseph

This session will highlight the successful integration of Rx Bricks to:

  • Align longitudinal and formative assessment with didactic instruction
  • Support ongoing learning and reinforcement of key concepts after delivery of live lectures
  • Support more active, individualized, and engaged learning
  • Customize the Rx Bricks to align with course objectives more purposefully
  • Reduce faculty prep time
  • Augment existing instructional activities demonstrating compliance with ARC-PA Standards B2.02 and B2.03 (5th Ed.)