We heard you—and we’re bringing it back! The Clinician Educator Full-Day Course is returning to #ACGME2026, taking place in San Diego, California, February 19-21, 2026. This year, the course will focus on “Enhancing Your Coaching and Observation Skills.”
This year’s course, which will be part of the Full-Day Course lineup on Thursday, February 19, goes beyond the basics, with a deep dive into coaching, direct observation, and feedback. Expect more interaction, more strategies, and—most importantly—more hands-on practice to help participants master these essential skills. Whether you’re new to these concepts or looking to refine your expertise, this immersive experience will leave you with actionable tools and renewed confidence.
What to Expect
This Full-Day Course is designed for clinician educators committed to advancing their skills in coaching, direct observation, and feedback. Through a dynamic blend of interactive workshops, real-time practice, and peer feedback, participants will explore evidence-based strategies to foster meaningful learning to apply in their programs. The course emphasizes hands-on learning, with participants actively engaging in coaching conversations, simulated observation scenarios, and structured feedback exercises.
Attendees will learn to identify teachable moments, apply coaching frameworks, and tailor feedback to individual learner needs. Special attention will be given to cultivating a supportive atmosphere, promoting reflective practice, and aligning observation with competency-based assessment. Participants will leave with practical tools and personalized action plans to integrate coaching and direct observation with feedback into their everyday teaching routines.
This course is designed for educators at all experience levels, ensuring everyone is equipped to enhance learner growth and improve patient care outcomes.
Expanding the Best Parts of Last Year’s Course and Making Improvements
Last year was the first time the ACGME offered a Full-Day Course specifically for clinician educators, and it was a success! Along with ample praise, feedback from the course indicated participants wanted more “hands on” time to practice and get more in-depth skills. This year's agenda reflects just that.
Learn more about this valuable Full-Day Course and a robust program full of beneficial sessions and networking opportunities on the conference website.
Register today to attend #ACGME2026 by visiting the conference website. Early Bird pricing is available through December 18, 2025 – so don’t wait!