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The Avatar Advantage: AI-Powered Faculty Development to Enhance Feedback Delivery Skills

Kara Michalsen1, Tai Lockspeiser, Angela S Czaja

  • 1Ms. Michalsen: Coordinator, Academy of Medical Educators, Office of Medical Education, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO. Dr. Lockspeiser: Associate Dean of Assessment, Evaluation, & Outcomes, Office of Medical Education; Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO. Dr. Czaja: Professor & Director of Faculty Development, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO. Mr. Carlson: Senior Instructor & Director of Education Technology, Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO. Dr. Bilyeu: Assistant Professor, Department Head, Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Dr. Kiger: Associate Professor and Director of Medical Education REsearch & Scholarship, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO. Dr. Gardner: Associate Dean for Faculty Development, Office for Faculty; Director, Academy of Medical Educators, Office of Medical Education; Professor, Department of Surgery. University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO.

The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions
|June 26, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered avatars provide reliable feedback delivery ratings in health professions education. These AI avatars are well-received and effective for professional development, offering a practical training solution.

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artificial intelligenceavatarfaculty developmentfeedback

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