“How to Address a Struggling Medical Student – Beyond the Feedback Sandwich”

Presenters: 

Mansi Shah, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery  

Lindel Dewberry, MD, MSCS, FACS, Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery 

Rebecca O’Shea, Third Year Clerkship Coordinator, Department of Surgery  

Jamie Ward, MPH, Academic Services Administrator, Department of Surgery   

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Constructive, timely feedback is essential to developing future physicians. This Career and Professional Development session will prepare educators to communicate clearly with struggling students and overcome common barriers to effective feedback. Participants will gain practical, evidence-based strategies to deliver direct, supportive guidance that promotes student growth and strengthens the clinical learning environment.