SECOND ANNUAL
Conference in Bedside Medicine
The Magic of the Bedside
November 13, 2026-November 14, 2026
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
The Center for Bedside Medicine, in association with the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and the Society of Bedside Medicine, is proud to host the Second Annual Conference in Bedside Medicine.
All conference registrants will receive a free 1-year membership to the Society of Bedside Medicine.
Conference Highlights
- Physical exam and communication workshops with over 40 real patients!
- Observation skills sessions at the Museum of Contemporary Art
- Breakout sessions featuring the latest in bedside tech including POCUS, digital stethoscopes, and AI tools
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
We invite registered attendees to submit a medical innovation, clinical vignette, research report, or educational intervention showcasing the importance of bedside clinical skills.
Accepted abstracts will be invited to present their work as a poster or oral presentation.
Abstracts due September 15, 2026
Featured Speakers
Gurpreet Dhaliwal, MD
Professor of Medicine
University of California San Francisco
Ricardo Rosenkranz, MD
The Physician Magician
Northwestern University
Kerri Baker, FRCP, FACP, MRCP, PGCertMedEd
Dean of Education & Training
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Brian T. Garibaldi, MD, MEHP, FACP, FRCP(E)
Director, Center for Bedside Medicine
Northwestern University
Who Should Attend?
☑️ Physicians
☑️ Clinical Educators
☑️ Residents
☑️ Advanced Practice Providers
☑️ Fellows
☑️ Medical Students
Special Events
Book Signing with Steve McGee
Book Signing with André Mansoor
Evidence-Based Physical Diagnosis, 6th Edition
Frameworks for Internal Medicine, 2nd Edition
Performances by the
Northwestern Medical Orchestra
Galter Library Special Archives
Pop-Up Exhibits
Society of Bedside Medicine
Poster Session
Become A Sponsor
Organizations interested in supporting our mission are invited to explore our sponsorship opportunities!
Current Sponsors
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Identify the current state of the bedside encounter
2. Incorporate a hypothesis driven approach to the bedside encounter
3. Practice and teach hands-on beds skills including observation, domain-specific physical exam techniques (cardiac, gastrointestinal, endocrine, neurologic, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, dermatologic), and advanced communication skills.
4. Summarize the importance of technology, including the use of point-of-care devices (POCUS, digital stethoscopes) and artificial intelligence, in enhancing the bedside encounter.
5. Restate the importance of direct observation of real patient encounters to improve clinical skills.
6. Identify the power of the bedside beyond diagnosis including connecting with patients, enhancing professional fulfilment, addressing healthcare disparities.