Education Research Symposium: December 3, 2025
The Office of Education Research, within the Office of Applied Scholarship and Education Science (OASES), is pleased to announce the 2025 Education Research Symposium. The purpose of this Symposium is to promote community, building research capacity, and showcase the scholarly activity of Mayo Clinic educators.
Below is a schedule of the days events. Please plan to attend! This event is FREE to join and NO registration is required!
Joining remotely? Scroll down to find the session you want to join. Click on the blue button to launch the Microsoft Teams meeting. Note, each session has its own unique link.
Session 1 - Welcome and Introduction to the Day
Mayo Clinic Employees & UMR
Siebens 4-6 or Virtual (Teams)
8:30-8:45 AM CTKick-off the event by joining us for a welcome and introduction to the Education Research Symposium. During this time, we will share a high-level overview of the day, welcome our visiting professor, and more!
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Join "Welcome and Introduction to the Day" Teams MeetingSession 2 - Education Science Journal Club
Mayo Clinic Employees & UMR
Siebens 4-6 or Virtual (Teams)
8:45-9:35 AM CTJoin us for an engaging conversation where you will meet others interested in the field, discuss published successful studies, and learn from poorly designed research. This is a no-prep session designed to make participation easy for everyone!
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Join "Education Science Journal Club" Teams MeetingSession 3 - Education Research Around the Institution: Oral Presentations
Mayo Clinic Employees & UMR
Siebens 4-6 or Virtual (Teams)
9:45-10:45 AM CTHear from education researchers around the institution as they share their completed and works-in-progress. During this session, you will not only have an opportunity to learn from their research, but also ask questions and offer feedback.
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Join "Education Research Around the Institution" Teams MeetingSession 4 - Workshop: 10 Steps For Using Data To Drive Positive Behavior Change
Mayo Clinic Employees & UMR
Siebens 4-6 or Virtual (Teams)
11:00 AM - Noon CTJoin us for an engaging workshop where together we will:
- Develop learning environments that foster positive behavior change
- Manage typical emotional responses using data in assessment
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Join "Workshop: 10 Steps For Using Data" Teams MeetingSession 5 - AI in Medicine: Oral Presentations
Mayo Clinic Employees & UMR
Siebens 4-6 or Virtual (Teams)
1:00 - 2:00 PM CTThe use of AI in medicine is transforming health professions education. Join us to hear about three research projects that are leading this charge to improve education at Mayo Clinic. During this session, you will not only have an opportunity to learn from their research, but also ask questions and offer feedback.
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Join "AI in Medicine" Teams MeetingSession 6 - Humanism in Medicine: Oral Presentations
Mayo Clinic Employees & UMR
Siebens 4-6 or Virtual (Teams)
2:15 - 3:15 PM CTThis session showcases education researchers whose work examines humanism in medicine and its role in cultivating more compassionate, patient-centered healthcare professions. As you join this session, you will not only have the opportunity to learn about their research, but also ask questions and offer feedback.
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Join "Humanism in Medicine" Teams MeetingSession 7 - Fireside Chat: Journeys in Education Research
Mayo Clinic Employees & UMR
Siebens 10-10 or Virtual (Teams)
3:30 - 4:45 PM CTInterested in education research? You are in the right place! This session features five education researchers as they share their story on how they entered the world of education research and the impact it has had on their professional growth. Attendees will also discovery ways to get started or expand their involvement in this area.
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Join "Fireside Chat: Journeys in Education Research" Teams MeetingSession 8 - Poster and Networking Reception
Mayo Clinic Employees & UMR
In-person (Rochester and Arizona)
5:00 - 6:30 PM CTJoin us for an engaging session featuring a poster session showcasing innovative education related research projects. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about current research, spark new collaboration, and. connect with colleagues who share an interest in advancing education research. Visiting professor Dr. Eric Warm will also being joining us for conversation and learning.
Light appetizers and refreshments to be provided
Rochester: Marriott Hotel Ballroom (Skyway Level)
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Arizona: Integrated Education & Research Building: Room 01 216
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BONUS Session
Join us on December 4, 2025, as visiting professor, Eric Warm, M.D., presents on "Navigating the Discontinuity Crisis in Medical Education." To learn more about this event, click this box to visit the Education Grand Rounds webpage (Available only to Mayo Clinic employees).