Medscape Celebrates Eight Groundbreaking Publications at ATS 2025 International Conference
May 21, 2025 | ATS25, ATSCommunity, CME, Publications, Pulmonary Medicine Education, patient outcomes
Medscape Education is proud to announce the presentation of eight innovative educational research publications at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2025 International Conference, held May 16–21 in San Francisco, CA. This recognition marks a significant milestone, further establishing Medscape as a leader in advancing medical education, clinical practice, and public health impact in the field of pulmonary disease.Â
Of the eight accepted publications, seven were authored by Sara Thorpe, MPH, Director, Clinical Strategist, and Lindsay Tanskey, PhD, Senior Grant Developer focusing on COPD and Asthma, while Margaret Harris, PhD, CHCP, Senior Director and Team Lead, Clinical Strategist, led the eighth, centered on pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Together, these studies underscore Medscape’s commitment to delivering interdisciplinary, impactful continuing medical education that results in measurable improvements in clinician knowledge, confidence, and patient outcomes.
Highlights from the ATS 2025:
COPD Education
- Interdisciplinary CME Intervention Improves Clinicians’ Knowledge and Confidence in Recognition and Management of Worsening COPD
- Online Webinar Series Improves Pulmonologists’ and PCPs’ Knowledge and Confidence in COPD Management
- Online Continuing Medical Education Improves Clinicians’ Knowledge and Confidence in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management
- Continuing Medical Education Microlearning Intervention Improves Mastery in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management Across the Care Team
- Microlearning Intervention Improves Clinicians’ Mastery and Supports Practice Change Related to Endobronchial Valve Treatment for Patients With Advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (updated poster coming soon)
Asthma Education
7. Online Clinician Education Supports Improvements in Clinical Practice Related to Asthma Recognition, Assessment, and Patient Referral
PAH Education
8. Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Gameshow Improves Physicians’ Knowledge and CompetenciesÂ
Each of these publications represents a rigorous outcomes-based analysis of educational interventions that enhanced clinician competencies and translated into significant behavior practice changes. From virtual patient simulations to microlearning modules and web-based CME series, Medscape’s strategies are grounded in adult learning principles and evidence-based design.
“Being recognized at the ATS 2025 Conference is not just an honor — it’s a clear indication that our approach to medical education is making a real difference at the bedside,” said Sara Thorpe, Senior Director of Educational Strategy at Medscape. “Our work continues to evolve in alignment with the needs of clinicians and the patients they serve.”
As the healthcare landscape grows increasingly complex, Medscape remains dedicated to bridging gaps in knowledge and practice, empowering clinicians across disciplines to deliver optimal care in pulmonology and beyond.
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