GMEC Faculty Development - The Why and the So What: A Roadmap for Structuring Effective Introductions & Discussions for Medical Publications - 9/22/26

Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, HFH - Detroit - E&R 2096, Detroit, MI


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.25 hours), AMA PRA Non-Physician Attendance (2.25 hours)

The Introduction and Discussion sections are among the most frequently critiqued parts of a scientific manuscript and arguably the most challenging sections to write. This interactive faculty development session will examine common pitfalls in both sections, including inadequate clinical context, unfocused background information, weak study rationale, unclear study aims, unsupported interpretation of findings, insufficient contextualization of results, and poor narrative flow. Through examples from high-quality manuscripts and practical editorial strategies, participants will learn how to critically review, evaluate, and provide constructive feedback on these sections to strengthen overall manuscript quality.

1. Differentiate the distinct purposes and rhetorical functions of the Introduction & Discussion sections of scientific manuscripts
2. Identify and evaluate common pitfalls in the Introduction section
3. Identify and evaluation common pitfalls in the Discussion section
4. Apply a practical, structured approach to providing constructive feedback on the Introduction & Discussion sections of manuscripts when mentoring trainees?

Henry Ford Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement: Henry Ford Health designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accessibility Statement

The Henry Ford Health Office of Continuing Medical Education is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods, and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. If you have needs that require special accommodations, please contact Tina Miller at [email protected]. 

Cancellation Policy

The Henry Ford Health Office of Continuing Medical Education reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

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Henry Ford Health adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Henry Ford Health has implemented mechanisms to identify and mitigate financial relationships with ineligible companies for all individuals in a position to control content of this activity. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of this activity.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026