Thinking About Intelligence: What is your IQ & Does it matter?
The BEI invites you to the first session in the "Thinking about Intelligence" a series on helping and guiding the trainee.
"What is Your IQ & Does It Matter?"
Kick off this interactive series with a deep dive into one of the most debated concepts in education and performance: IQ. In this session, we’ll unpack what IQ actually measures, explore its origins, and reflect on its relevance in today’s academic and clinical environments. Participants will engage in self-assessment, challenge common myths, and consider how cognitive ability interacts with success, learning, and decision-making in healthcare. Whether you're a trainee or a seasoned educator, this session invites you to reflect on how we define—and value—intelligence in ourselves and others.
Session led by:
Erik K. Alexander, MD
Executive Director, BEI
HMS Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education, BWH
Vice President of Education, BWH
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
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Led by
Subha Ramani, MBBS, PhD
Assistant Director Global Perspectives & Community, BEI
Associate Professor of Medicine, HMS
Adjunct Professor, MGH IHP
Located in the BEI Knowledge Center-Thorn Building 1st floor room 127D
