Trends in Medical Student Education: The Approach of Two Medical Schools

Descartes Li, MD
Professor of Clinical Psychiatry • Vice Chair for Education • Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences • UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences

Alan K. Louie, MD, DLFAPA
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences • Associate Chair - Director of Education • Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences • Stanford University School of Medicine

Deputy Associate Chief of Staff for Education in Psychiatry • VA Palo Alto Health Care System

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Learning objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Identify broad trends in medical student education, which include issues of:
  • Research and discovery
  • Leadership and entrepreneurship
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion in both the curriculum and the makeup of the student body
  • Mental health and wellness
• Compare and contrast how two prominent universities (Stanford and UCSF) are addressing these issues

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UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Grand Rounds presentations are for educational purposes and intended only for behavioral/mental health professionals and clinical providers.

Continuing education (CE) credit is available for physicians, psychologists, nurses, and therapists who participate in this activity.

In-person attendance will be available on a limited basis for this presentation in accordance with current UCSF and SFDPH requirements. Please note the following:

• On-site attendance is restricted to UCSF faculty, staff, and trainees.
• In-person attendees must be in compliance with all UCSF COVID-related requirements and adhere to current safety policies, including the UC vaccination policy and masking guidelines for UCSF Health facilities.
• To facilitate potential contact tracing, in-person attendees must register in advance . Walk-ins will not be accepted on the day of the event.