Learning Environment Initiatives

Modified Mistreatment question on end of clerkship evaluations from MD students: Encouraged students to report concerns, even if they are not certain that there was mistreatment. This initiative is to help us learn where there are concerns so we can intervene and PREVENT mistreatment in the future.
Do’s and Don’ts for learners coping with distress: Together with the Resiliency & Well-Being Center, the Committee on the Learning Environment developed an infographic with tips for learners.
Psychological Safety Initiative: Over 300 full-time faculty members completed a workshop on creating psychological safety as part of their annual report process. Faculty at the Regional Medical Campus, Anne Arundel and other affiliated institutions also participated in these workshops.
Workshops on Creating a Positive Learning Environment. OPRL workshops presented to affiliate sites and additional departments at GW SMHS
Adding preclinical MD students to the committee: The Bylaws of the School of Medicine were amended to allow preclinical students to sit on the CLE with the goal of improving awareness of the actions taken to prevent and respond to mistreatment concerns.

Upgraded reporting portal

The new reporting portal allows reporters to remain anonymous but still allows communication between the OPRL and the reporter when needed. This allows reporters to receive feedback about what was done with their report.
Improved visibility of the accolades

Now included in SMHS Town Hall meetings, the screens in Ross Hall and the GW Hospital Weekly
Social Media Initiative

Created infographics and a self-paced module with the Center for Faculty Excellence for education around professional interactions on social media
Psychological Safety Initiative

As one important step in prevention, all SMHS faculty will be required to complete online, asynchronous training in “Creating Psychological Safety” as part of their annual review process in the Spring of 2025
Workshops on Creating a Positive Learning Environment

OPRL workshop presented to affiliate sites and additional departments at GW this year
Language Equity in the Learning Environment

Members of the Committee on the Learning Environment and other volunteers are working to improve language equity for learners and patients by emphasizing appropriate use of interpreters in the clinical setting