2026 Annual Meeting | From Coordinator to Collaborator: Building Stronger Bridges with Faculty and Students

Date Monday 04/20/26

Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT Add To Calendar

Location McCormick Place West | W196a

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program will be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Seminar

Director(s) Bo C. Qian, MBA, Celia Linton Walker, MHA

Topic(s) General Neurology

Learning Objectives Clerkship coordinators are the backbone of medical student education—but success depends on relationships as much as organization. This session focuses on strengthening collaboration and communication with faculty, students, and peers. Participants will explore practical strategies to boost mutual respect, manage challenges, and expand their professional influence.

CME Available No CME available

Core Competencies Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism

Program Level Intermediate

Program Tracks Education Coordinators

Recommended Audience Coordinator

Teaching Styles Case-based, Didactic, Audience Participation

Program Materials Program Evaluations

Event Timeline
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT	Speaker	From Coordinator to Collaborator: Building Stronger Bridges with Faculty and Students Celia Linton Walker, MHA, Bo C. Qian, MBA

Faculty Disclosures
Celia Linton Walker, MHA	Ms. Linton Walker has nothing to disclose.
Bo C. Qian, MBA	Miss Qian has nothing to disclose.