Pitt Medicine people were recognized by the AAMC for curriculum innovation

Three people in the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s Office of Medical Education have been recognized by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) as a Promising Practice for their work supporting staff during the rollout of Pitt’s Three Rivers Curriculum.

Katie Maietta, assistant dean for education administration; Greg Null, director of program evaluation; and Allison Serra, assistant dean for accreditation and CQI, were featured for introducing feedback sessions using the After Action Review framework, a structured approach to real-time problem-solving that encourages reflection on what went well and what needs improvement. These sessions gave staff a structured, psychologically safe space to bring up concerns and work collaboratively during the curriculum change.

The Three Rivers Curriculum, which launched in August 2023, is Pitt Medicine's redesigned medical education program. Its goal is to move away from traditional lecture-based learning toward case-based study, hands-on clinical experience and long-term relationships between students and patients with chronic illnesses.

The AAMC’s Promising Practices program selects submissions from medical schools across the country based on novelty, demonstrated outcomes and sustainability. The model is now available as a national reference for other schools to replicate.

Read more about how the curriculum is evolving in Pitt Med magazine.