
2025 NEGEA/NEGSA/NEOSR Conference
The Power of Partnership: Innovation & Inspiration in Critical Conversations
2025 NEGEA/NEGSA/NEOSR Conference
NEGEA, NEGSA, and NEOSR invite you to the first ever joint conference, focused on medical education, student affairs and services! Join your colleagues in the Northeast at this collaborative conference for an event dedicated to inspiring and fostering innovative dialogue, research, and sessions that advance critical conversations. The inspiration is to collaboratively discuss challenges and opportunities in our areas, explore new ways of thinking and working, and expand your network.
Embracing our theme, "The Power of Partnership: Innovation and Inspiration in Critical Conversations," we invite you to contribute to this pioneering event by submitting your proposals and abstracts, sharing your research, innovations, and pivotal discussions with colleagues across the Northeast.
April 9 - 11, 2025
Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ
Hosted by:
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
& Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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All attendees, including presenters must register!
Agenda Now Available!
Conference Planning Committee Chairs & Steering Committee Regional Chairs





Conference Co-Chair: Zareen Zaidi, MD, PhD
Conference Co-Chair: Holly R. Khachadoorian-Elia, MD, MBA
Conference Co-Chair & NEGAS Chair: Elizabeth M. Lamos, MD, FACP
Host Co-Chair: Sonia Garcia Laumbach, MD, DABFM
NEGEA Chair: Rebecca Blanchard, PhD
All attendees, including presenters must register
Plenary Speakers

Tasha R. Wyatt, PhD
Vice Chair for Research in the Dept of Health Professions Education (HPE)
Deputy Director for the Center for Health Professions Education (CHPE)
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine and Department of HPE
F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, "America's Medical School"
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Hannah Kakara Anderson MBA
Instructor of Pediatrics
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Workforce Development Officer, All Abilities Resource Group
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
PhD Candidate
Maastricht University School of Health Professions Education
Pre-conference Workshops
This year we are offering several skills-building workshops (limited space), designed to complement our main conference. Scheduled for the morning or early afternoon before the opening plenary, these sessions will provide targeted professional development and innovative learning strategies. Session-specific times will be published by mid-February. This interest form is exclusively for pre-conference workshops, with main conference registration on a separate platform (indicated above).
There will be an additional pre-conference session hosted by GSA PDI group, Transforming Medical Education: Bridging Curriculum and Student Support through Collaboration. This session is at cost and registration is offered within the main conference registration process.
Please select the link below and indicate which session(s) you are interested in attending; these 7 are at no cost:
Building Community in Medical Education: Facilitating Safe Spaces for Shared Humanity through Community Circles
- Addresses the isolation in medical training by fostering connection and mutual support
De-Escalation and Allyship Skills to Manage Critical Conversations: OSCE Stations as Practice Tool
- Develops skills for managing conflicts in interprofessional teams and patient interactions
GSA New Member Bootcamp
- Provides orientation for new members, establishes peer networks, and explains GSA structure
Restorative Practices and Non-Violent Communication
- Explores frameworks for creating communities of belonging, trust, and accountability
Strengthened by Differences, Connected in Community
- Highlights strategies for bridging differences and creating flourishing learning environments
The Art of Dialogue: Handling Charged Conversations
- Develops skills for facilitating conversations across diverse perspectives in healthcare education
"What Do We Do Now?": Using the Science of Belonging to Address Challenges in the Current DEI Environment in Medical Education
- Focuses on promoting a culture of belonging in challenging DEI environments
Pre-conference Session Interest Form
Northeast Student, Resident, Fellow Pre-course
The Student, Resident, and Fellow Pre-Course is a dynamic educational program designed specifically for learners eager to deepen their understanding of medical education principles and career pathways. This immersive and engaging experience promotes curiosity, fosters collaboration, and encourages exploration among individuals with a passion for advancing medical education.
Learning Objectives:
- Network with peers and faculty with interests in medical education.
- Describe key foundational skills for teaching and learning.
- Discuss the importance of mentorship for one’s professional development and career advancement.
Northeast Student Resident, Fellow Pre-Course Registration
Additional Conference Details
Getting Here – Ground Transportation
- The hotel is 23.5 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
- Travel time from the airport in a taxi is approximately 30 minutes. The fare ranges from $45-$80 depending on the time of day.
- Travel time via New Jersey Transit ranges from 21-36 min per way. The fare is $19. Click here for more information.