Medical Education Research and Innovation Conference
7th Annual
Medical Education Research and Innovation (MER/I) Conference
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The Wayne State University School of Medicine will host the 7th annual Medical Education Research and Innovation Conference on Monday, October 27, 2025
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Medical Education Research and Innovation topics encompass the study of the learning process within medical education, including learner characteristics, optimizing learning methods, assessment and evaluation, professional development, instructional design, the role of technology, well-being, and innovative curricula addressing current challenges in the field.
Over 100 posters and oral presentations have been submitted for the highly anticipated 2025 in-person conference. Aimed at first-time research participants, the conference will feature topics that are both timely and highly relevant to medical education and the broader educational community. Recognition and awards will be given for the best-in-class presentations.
❚ RESEARCH
“Medical Education Research” refers to research related to the learning process that occurs within a medical education setting. Topics include but are not limited to learner characteristics, optimizing the learning process, assessment and evaluation, professional development, instruction design, technology in the learning environment, well-being. Research at any level (undergraduate, graduate, practitioner, faculty) of medical education are welcome. Medical education research can also include quality improvement projects.
❚ INNOVATION
“Medical Education Innovation” refers to innovative curricula that address a current issue within medical education. The innovation should be based on learning principles and be designed to meet a specific need. Examples include but are not limited to health and wellness, quality improvement, patient safety, interprofessional education, service learning.
❚ KEYNOTE SPEAKER
The school’s 2025 MER/I conference features keynote speaker:
Arash Javanbakht, M.D.
Founding director of the Stress, Trauma, and Anxiety Research Clinic (STARC) at Wayne State University School of Medicine