New Ideas Part 1: The Drama! Using Real Disciplinary Cases to Teach Ethics and Professionalism in Residency

This is part 1 of a 2-part series covering the 2026 New Ideas articles. JGME Deputy Editor, Dr. Deb Simpson, speaks with Dr. Wayne Bryant Jr and Dr. Lauren Gibson-Oliver about their innovative use of cases from publicly available Arkansas State Medical Board hearings to educate their residents about ethics and professionalism. By grounding ethics education in real-world contexts, their curriculum model promotes engagement, reflection, and accountability while preparing residents to uphold patient safety, professional integrity, and public trust throughout their careers.