Transition To Residency Symposium 2025
The eighth iteration of a symposium that started in late 2017 happened on October 14th, 2025. The Symposium is always free to all attendees and was an interactive half-day with a plenary speaker, breakout sessions, poster/oral presentations, and networking opportunities. The 2026 Symposium will occur in the Fall of 2026.
Recap: TTR Symposium 2025
Plenary Talk:
From Knowledge to Trust: Programmatic Assessment for the Transition to Residency
Adnan Alseidi, MD, EdM, MBA
As we prepare interns for the transition to residency, it is essential to recognize that safe progression depends on a foundation of trust between faculty and learners. Preparing learners for this step requires more than transmitting knowledge; it means equipping them to be self-directed, to recognize when to seek help, and to embody the qualities of a trusted provider. This, in turn, calls for moving beyond traditional, siloed approaches to assessment toward an integrated, programmatic model that captures performance across time, contexts, and domains. Micro-assessments and workplace-based evaluations offer a more holistic view of competence, while vignette-style key-factor questions provide a powerful lens for assessing clinical judgment and readiness for indirect supervision. Together, these strategies align assessment with the realities of modern practice, ensuring that interns are not only knowledgeable but also truly prepared to be trusted with patient care in increasingly complex settings.
Oral Abstract Presentations
Transition to Residency Pre-Rounding Workshop: Preparing Students for Effective and Efficient EHR Review on Day One
Presenter: Alexandra Collis, MD
University of Washington School of Medicine
Utilizing a Simulated-Electronic Medical Record to Teach Complex Medical Decision Making at the End of Life to Fourth Year Medical Students
Presenter: Carlie Sorensen, MD
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
