In this intensive, in-person, six-day program on the Harvard Medical School campus, scholars will explore key concepts from systems theory and best practices in educational assessment, while actively applying them to their own projects. The program uses multiple pedagogical methods, including interactive presentations, case discussions, journal clubs, and small consulting groups guided by experts. The course also includes a series of focused mini-workshops on effective assessment tools and their use in a systematic approach; individual faculty consultations are available for scholars with particular interests. Course faculty include recognized experts in program evaluation, simulation, policy, change management, accreditation, quality improvement, equity initiatives, leadership, and related domains. Participants will return to their home institution with concrete plans to advance their projects as well new insights that can be broadly applied.
