
ICRE 2020 Program Information
A dynamic and practical program for international medical educators and residents
The International Conference on Residency Education (ICRE) is the world’s largest conference devoted exclusively to advancing residency education. In light of restrictions and safety measures in place due to COVID-19, ICRE 2020 has pivoted to a series of virtual offerings, starting with a kickoff event that took place on Friday, September 25, 2020, followed by special virtual sessions leading us into ICRE 2021. We look forward to welcoming the ICRE community back virtually for Episode 9 on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 for the final episode of the virtual series.
All ICRE content from the kickoff and each episode will be recorded and available after the event for registrants to watch on-demand at their own pace and leisure.
The theme of the 2020 conference is Resilient Residency Education.

ICRE 2020 Program Information
A dynamic and practical program for international medical educators and residents
The International Conference on Residency Education (ICRE) is the world’s largest conference devoted exclusively to advancing residency education. In light of restrictions and safety measures in place due to COVID-19, ICRE 2020 has pivoted to a series of virtual offerings, starting with a kickoff event that took place on Friday, September 25, 2020, followed by special virtual sessions leading us into ICRE 2021. We look forward to welcoming the ICRE community back virtually for Episode 9 on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 for the final episode of the virtual series.
All ICRE content from the kickoff and each episode will be recorded and available after the event for registrants to watch on-demand at their own pace and leisure.
The theme of the 2020 conference is Resilient Residency Education.
Plenary Speakers
Each year, ICRE offers cutting-edge and thought-provoking perspectives on medical education (MedEd) through its plenary lineup. In addition to dynamic lectures from leadership experts, the 2020 program features an interactive opening lecture, an engaging international panel and more!
ICRE 2020: Program details
This program has received financial support from One45 Software, RBC Healthcare, MyEvaluations.com Inc., The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS), Gowling WLG and in-kind support from the Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME).
May 19, 2021 – 1000 – 1400 ET
Masterclass in teaching and learning & more
0930 – 1000 Networking waiting room
1000 – 1010 Opening remarks
1010 – 1055 Mini Plenary: COVID 19: Creating overt disruptions and covert advances in medical education
1100 – 1130 Concurrent breakout sessions
- Top 3 from a CE: Building Inclusive, Anti-Racist and Intersectionally Sensitive Postgraduate Medical Education with Dr. Saleem Razack
- Lightning Round: Cutting edge feedback: Framework for feedback for surgical procedures
- Lightning Round: Off Service WBA
- Themed Discussion: How do I keep up, I’m so busy! CE for the medical educator
1130 – 1145 Break (sponsored)
1145 – 1255 Concurrent breakout sessions
- Simulation to assess for collective competence
- Coaching for improvement
- Baker’s dozen resilience
- Learning Analytics at the cutting edge: Validity and artificial intelligence
- Practical Strategies for Meaningful Allyship
1300 – 1345 KeyLIME Live @ ICRE
1345 – 1400 Closing remarks
Visual Abstracts
A visual abstract is a summary of key findings found within an abstract. It is meant to summarize the key question(s) being answered, as well as the outcome(s). This is done by incorporating graphics, pictures, and short phrases clearly stating the main points.
Visit the ICRE visual abstract page.
Publication of ICRE 2020 papers and posters
Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME) – ICRE 2020 Research Papers
Canadian Journal of Medical Education (CMEJ) – ICRE 2020 What Works Papers and Posters, and Research Posters