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October 2023
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CONTENTS (Click to Jump to Section)
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INTRODUCTION
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Reminder: Annual General Faculty Meeting
10/17, 5pm-7pm, Academic Center, Stratford Campus
CME Available
Keynote Address: Generative AI Tools for Medical Educators
Register Online or
Register by phone: 856-566-6997
Please note in the Announcements section of this issue; I've included resources on a hot topic in Medical Education – Artificial Intelligence.
As always, I hope you find this publication to be helpful and informative. If you ever have questions or ideas regarding the content of the Faculty Focus Newsletter, please contact me at 856-566-7177 or garwoods@rowan.edu.
Be Safe.
Thank you, Steve
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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A Special Message from the Dean
Celebrate National Financial Aid Day with the Student Financial Aid Office at Rowan–Virtua
Shared on behalf of the Rowan-Virtua SOM Student Financial Aid Office
- From announcement: "The Office of Student Financial Aid at Rowan-Virtua is excited to invite you to the National Financial Aid Day Celebration on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. This event marks the inauguration of our Financial Wellness Room and promises to be a day of information, connection, and fun. Events taking place on both the Stratford and Sewell locations."
More information and to register
New Jersey Health Foundation Grant Programs
Deadline: 11/10/23
- From announcement: "The New Jersey Health Foundation (NJHF) is pleased to announce a new award cycle with increased available funding for our next NJHF Grants Program. NJHF has committed up to $4 million in available funding for grants. Over $2 million was awarded in the last cycle and over $65 million since the program's inception."
More information and to apply
International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE)
IAMSE 2024 Conference: Call for Poster & Oral Abstracts
Due: 12/1/23
- From description: " The International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) is pleased to announce the call for abstracts for oral and poster presentations for the 28th Annual IAMSE Conference to be held at the Hilton Minneapolis Resort in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA from June 15-18, 2024."
More information and to submit an abstract
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
2024 AAMC Awards: Now Accepting Nominations
Due: Multiple
- From description: "The call for nominations is now open for the 2024 AAMC Awards. We encourage you to nominate deserving colleagues and institutions whose work is significantly advancing academic medicine in the areas of medical education, research, clinical care, community engagement, and advancing the academic healthcare workforce to reflect the patients and communities served."
More information
Hot Topic - Artificial Intelligence and Medical Education
- Faculty Development Guide – Generative AI and Medical Education
- Articles/Websites/Podcast(s)/Video(s)
- IAMSE Web Seminar Series: Brains, Bots, and Beyond - Exploring AI's Impact on Medical Education
- International Medical Education
- FacultyFocus
- Upcoming Webinars
- Annual General Faculty Meeting
- AAMC Scholarly Publishing Webinar Series
- ChatGPT: Transforming Scholarly Pursuits with Conversational AI
12/15, 1pm
- From announcement: "This session will explore ChatGPT's impact on scholarship by discussing its historical significance, predictive power, and transformative potential. Attendees will learn how ChatGPT has reshaped scholarly pursuits, can aid researchers and learners, and may address future challenges."
To register
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TEACHING & LEARNING
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Section description: Highlight of instructional strategies that can be incorporated to increase engagement and learning.
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If you need assistance with delivering instruction via synchronous or asynchronous approaches, please contact me at 856-566-7177 or garwoods@rowan.edu. I’ve been working with faculty on the use of Webex for live sessions, Echo360 for recording lectures or short presentations, formulating online discussion questions, etc. and I’m happy to help as I’m able.
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Rowan University
Rowan-Virtua SOM Faculty Development
- GME Grand Rounds: Presentation Design for Usability, Accessibility, and Inclusion (Recording & Materials)
- TeachingPhysician (Available via Rowan-Virtua SOM GME and Faculty Development offices)
(Please email garwoods@rowan.edu for access information)
Article(s)/Book(s)/Website(s)/Podcast(s)
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI)
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Section description: Articles, websites, etc. on the topic of cultural competency, engagement, and other related topics.
Rowan-Virtua SOM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Website
Rowan-Virtua SOM
- Foundations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Sessions for Rowan-Virtua SOM/GSBS/CMSRU
(September-December 2023; All sessions via Webex; Faculty and Staff only)
- Addressing Microaggressions Online Module
- From announcement: "The Addressing Microaggressions Module was established at Rowan-Virtua SOM to address feedback we've received from the Foundations of DEI Certificate sessions hosted at Rowan-Virtua SOM - Individuals can recognize microaggressions when they happen. Still, they do not necessarily have the tools to address them. Additionally, when reviewing the literature of the biomedical sciences, medical education, and medical and biomedical practice, the existence and impact of microaggressions are often cited as a challenge facing both educational and professional settings."
Addressing Microaggressions – Online Module & Resources
- Save the Date: DEI-Rx – Bridging Gaps in Healthcare Conference
11/18, 8am-TBD, Academic Center, Rowan-Virtua SOM Stratford Campus
- From announcement: "IDEA Council's* inaugural conference serves to bring awareness about the diverse array of issues and advancements pertaining to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in medicine. The conference will bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, and students to explore strategies and initiatives aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the medical field, fostering meaningful discussions and collaborative solutions for a more equitable healthcare system."
- Faculty Development
Articles/Websites/Blogs/Podcasts
- Academic Medicine
- Mayrath, M., Fontanez, D., Abdelbaset, F., Lenihan, B., & Lenihan, D. V. (2023). Increasing Diversity in the Physician Workforce: Pathway Programs and Predictive Analytics. Academic Medicine, 98(10), 1154-1158
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FACULTY WELLNESS
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Section description: Articles, websites, etc., on the topic of faculty wellness, engagement, and other related topics
Rowan-Virtua SOM
- Weekly Wellness Resources
- From Rowan-Virtua SOM Student Affairs, curated by Brittany Mitchell
- Select Resources:
- MBG Health
- The Science Times
Articles/Websites/Blogs/Podcasts
- Harvard Business Review
- Forbes
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OMM/OMT/OP/OR
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Section description: This section will provide information and resources on Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques, Osteopathic Philosophy, and Osteopathic Recognition.
OMT Demonstration Videos
Articles from JOM
- Barnes, P., Casella, F., Lai, H., Airaksinen, O. & Kuchera, M. (2022). Retention of tissue texture change after cervical muscle energy and high-velocity low amplitude intervention: implications for treatment intervals. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 122(4), 203-209.
- Snider, K., Dowling, D., Seffinger, M., Channell, M., Yao, S., Gustowski, S., Johnson, J. & Pryor, M. (2015). Effect of Table Trainer–to-Student Ratios on Outcome in Student Assessments of Cervical Muscle Energy Techniques. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 115(9), 556-564
Sources:
- Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM)
- Rowan-Virtua SOM/GSBS YouTube
- Curation and editorial assistance provided by:
- Alex King, DO, Assistant Professor, Department Of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Rowan-Virtua SOM
- Danielle Cooley, DO, FACOFP, Chair of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Rowan-Virtua SOM
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JOM Highlights
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Section description: This section will highlight one item from the following sections of the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM): Medical Education, Musculoskeletal Medicine and Pain, and Clinical Images. (JOM articles on NMM/OMT can be found in the OMM/OMT/OP/OR section)
Medical Education
- Nielsen, C., Katz, S., Parker, M., Trefsgar, J., Bcharah, H., Kalin, J., Delavary, D., Brunk-Grady, M. & Jaqua, B. (2023). A student-driven mindfulness curriculum for first-year osteopathic medical students: a pilot study. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 123(10), 485-492
- Weaver, C., Heath, D., Makin, I., Hanamaika’i, K., Kanumalla, R., Matsushita, S., Chatta, P. & Adhikari, S. (2023). Effects of a focused training on first-year osteopathic medical students' ability to incorporate point-of-care ultrasound in assessment of the anterior knee. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 123(10), 475-484
Clinical Image
Source: Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM; formerly Journal of the American Osteopathic Association (JAOA)
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NEW PUBLICATIONS BY FACULTY
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Section description: Bibliographic citations to new publications written by faculty members at Rowan-Virtua SOM. For full Faculty Bibliography please see: Rowan-Virtua SOM Health Sciences Library – Faculty Bibliography
- Terrie B. Ginsberg, DO | Associate Professor | Geriatric and Gerontology
Libon DJ, Emrani S, Matusz EF, Wasserman V, Perweiler E, Ginsberg TB, Powell L, et al. Instrumental activities of daily living and mild cognitive impairment. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology. 2023 Aug 25;1-9. doi: 10.1080/13803395.2023.2249626. PMID: 37624105. (Online ahead of print)
- Richard Jermyn, DO, FAAPMR | Professor, Rehabilitation Medicine | Interim Dean, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Sorbello A, Haque SA, Hasan R, Jermyn R, Hussein A, Vega A, Zembrzuski K, et al. Artificial intelligence-enabled software prototype to inform opioid pharmacovigilance from electronic health records: development and usability study. JMIR AI. 2023 Jan-Dec;2:e45000. Epub 2023 Jul 18. doi: 10.2196/45000. PMID: 37771410. PMCID: PMC10538589.
- David J. Libon, Ph.D. | Professor | Geriatrics and Gerontology
Libon DJ, Emrani S, Matusz EF, Wasserman V, Perweiler E, Ginsberg TB, Powell L, et al. Instrumental activities of daily living and mild cognitive impairment. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology. 2023 Aug 25;1-9. doi: 10.1080/13803395.2023.2249626. PMID: 37624105. (Online ahead of print)
Bukacova K, Mana J, Zakharov S, Diblík P, Pelclova D, Urban P, Klepis P, Klempir J, Libon DJ, et al. Höffding step and beyond: the impact of visual sensory impairment on cognitive performance in neuropsychological testing of survivors of acute methanol poisoning. NeuroRehabilitation. 2023;53(1):51-60. doi: 10.3233/NRE-220289. PMID: 37248919.
Request via Interlibrary Loan
- Sean McMillan, DO, FAOAO | Clinical Associate Professor (Volunteer) | Surgery
Patrizio HA, Lutz RW, Middleton CJ, Bianco L, McMillan S. A novel Achilles tendon repair technique utilizing a bio-composite scaffold for a sub-acute tear. Surgical Technology International. 2023 Sep 6;42:sti42/1701. doi: 10.52198/23.STI.42.OS1701. PMID: 37675990. (Online ahead of print)
Request via Interlibrary Loan
- Elyse Perweiler, MA, MPP, RN | Professor | Geriatrics and Gerontology
Libon DJ, Emrani S, Matusz EF, Wasserman V, Perweiler E, Ginsberg TB, Powell L, et al. Instrumental activities of daily living and mild cognitive impairment. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology. 2023 Aug 25;1-9. doi: 10.1080/13803395.2023.2249626. PMID: 37624105. (Online ahead of print)
- Leonard Powell, DO, CMD | Associate Professor | Geriatrics and Gerontology
Libon DJ, Emrani S, Matusz EF, Wasserman V, Perweiler E, Ginsberg TB, Powell L, et al. Instrumental activities of daily living and mild cognitive impairment. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology. 2023 Aug 25;1-9. doi: 10.1080/13803395.2023.2249626. PMID: 37624105. (Online ahead of print)
Source: Rowan-Virtua SOM Health Sciences Library – Faculty Bibliography
Publications lists curated by Lisa Price, MSLIS, at Rowan-Virtua SOM Health Sciences Library
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>>Contact Steve Garwood, EdD at 856-566-7177 or garwoods@rowan.edu
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