Programs and Events

Peer Consultations
Peer Consultations for EducatorsThis initiative is structured to connect experienced UMass Chan educators with faculty members who are interested in advancing their skills in education or scholarship. Areas of focus may include, but is not limited to, enhancing teaching effectiveness, curriculum development, educational research, as well as leadership or innovative projects in education. Learn More...

Annual Education Day
Each year, HEALL hosts Education Day, an event where educators and academic leaders gather to share and celebrate achievements in Health Sciences education. Taking place on campus, the event features plenary speakers who address innovative topics and scholarly projects, fostering collaboration and engagement among colleagues. The purpose is to highlight ongoing educational scholarship and inspire future advancements in teaching and curriculum development. Activities include presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities, all designed to strengthen the educational community and advance Health Sciences learning at UMass Chan and beyond. Learn More

Education Grand Rounds
The HEALL Education Grand Rounds series offers quarterly presentations delivered by distinguished leaders from UMass Chan addressing significant topics in healthcare education. The initiative is designed to foster educational leadership through in-depth discussions on instruction, curriculum development, innovation, scholarship, and leadership, all aligned with the academy's annual theme. Learn More...

Educator Core Workshop Series
The HEALL Educator Core Workshop Series invites early-career educators, clinician-educators, scientist-educators, and those considering an educational path at UMass Chan Medical School to participate in skill-building sessions designed to advance teaching excellence. Taking place throughout the academic year at the Burlington, Springfield, and Worcester campuses, this series offers a flexible format—attendees may join individual workshops or the full program—focusing on topics like curriculum development, AI in education, small group facilitation, and providing effective feedback. Building on successful initiatives like Teachers of Tomorrow and the Junior Faculty Development Program, these workshops support professional growth by creating collaborative opportunities to learn, innovate, and network with peers across campuses. Learn More...

Lessons in Learning
A narrative storytelling initiative that invites faculty from UMass Chan Medical School and its regional campuses—UMass Chan–Lahey and UMass Chan–Baystate—to reflect on and share formative learning moments that shape how they teach, learn, and lead. Through written essays (800–1,500 words), and optional audio or video storytelling, the program elevates personal experiences—such as unexpected outcomes, challenges, or growth after failure—to foster reflection, spark engagement, and strengthen community. Submissions are reviewed by narrative editors to ensure clarity and alignment with the program’s purpose, and accepted narratives are published on a HEALL SharePoint site accessible to the full UMass Chan community, highlighting the human experiences that make learning meaningful and transformative.