Scholarship in Education & Innovation Club
A monthly virtual forum for discussing educational theory, refining scholarly work, and fostering innovation in medical and health professions education.
About ScEI Club
ScEI Club was created to strengthen educational scholarship across the University of Colorado by bringing together educators from diverse disciplines and perspectives. Through ongoing dialogue, peer feedback, and shared learning, participants build connections, refine scholarly ideas, and contribute to a culture of innovation in health professions education. Whether you are developing a new project, exploring a theoretical framework, or seeking feedback on a work in progress, ScEI Club provides a supportive environment for collaboration and scholarly growth.
First Thursday of the Month
12:00 - 1:00 P.M.
Virtual
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Agenda
1
Theory Corner
A brief discussion of an educational theory and how it plays out in practice.
2
Works in Progress
One or more works in progress (WIPs) presentations, with time for questions and feedback.
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2026-2027 Schedule
August 6, 2026
Theory Corner: Retrieval Practice
Works in Progress
Overcoming immunity-to-change: A pilot qualitative study of struggling medical learners
Ben Vipler | Medicine
Nida Awadallah | Family Medicine, CU SOM
Correspondence school: Introducing novice medical writers to scholarship through letters to the editor
Ben Vipler | Medicine, CU SOM
Becoming an educational leader and scholar: Initial findings of a novel longitudinal program for pediatric subspecialty fellows
Kimberly O'Hara | Pediatrics, CU SOM
September 3, 2026
Works in Progress
Interactive Avatar-Based Communication Training (INTERACT)
Angela Czaja | Pediatrics, CU SOM
October 1, 2026
Theory Corner: Stereotype Threat
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Works in Progress
Integrating AI into family medicine: Longitudinal curriculum for residents and faculty development
Roxanne Radi | Family Medicine, CU SOM
Launching a one-year fellowship in clinical women’s health primary care
Nikki Zarling | Internal Medicine, CU SOM
November 5, 2026
Theory Corner: Localization Theory
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Works in Progress
Why preceptors leave: Insights from exit interviews in a longitudinal integrated clerkship
Catherine Brady | Medicine, CU SOM
December 3, 2026
Theory Corner
TBD
Works in Progress
Redefining simulation with AI avatars: A new approach to standardized patient training
Tanya Russell | Medicine, CU SOM
January 7, 2027
Theory Corner: Technology Acceptance Theory
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Works in Progress
Convergence: From place to practice — Learning through connection
Megan Lykke | Family Medicine, CU SOM
February 4, 2027
Theory Corner: Organizational Commitment Theory
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Works in Progress
TBD
March 4, 2027
Theory Corner
TBD
Works in Progress
TBD
April 1, 2027
Theory Corner
TBD
Works in Progress
Imposter phenomenon and transitional periods for PA students
Jacqueline Sivahop | Pediatrics, CU SOM
Theory Corner Briefs
Explore past Theory Corner briefs to discover educational theories and frameworks that shape effective teaching and learning. Each brief offers a practical overview, highlights key concepts, and provides additional resources to help you apply theory to educational practice, innovation, and scholarship.
- Attribution Theory
- Cognitive Dissonance Theory
- Constructivism Theory
- Desirable Difficulties
- Emotional Contagion Theory
- Error Management Training
- Group Development Theory
- Group Flow Theory
- Homophily Networks
- Leader-Member Exchange Theory
- Reciprocity Theory
- Retrieval Practice
- Social Identity Theory
- Sensemaking Theory
- Situated Learning Theory
- Spaced Learning
- Theory of Planned Behavior
Past ScEI Club Sessions
Browse past ScEI Club sessions by academic year.
