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FACULTY FOCUS UPDATE (2/23/24)

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Table of Contents: Announcements | Events | Teaching & Learning | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Announcements

  • Now Accepting Nominations! 2024 Leonard Tow Humanism Award (Paid and Volunteer Faculty)
    Nominations Due: 5pm, 2/26
    • From announcement: "We are excited to extend to you the opportunity to nominate outstanding individuals for the esteemed Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Awards, presented by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation. These annual awards recognize exceptional contributions to humanism in medicine and scientific excellence within our community. We encourage you to nominate both fellow students and faculty members who embody the values of compassion, empathy, and excellence in medical practice. Award recipients will receive a certificate and a check for up to $500. Moreover, recipients will have the honor of becoming lifelong members of the Gold Humanism Honor Society."
      More information and to nominate
  • Run4Rowan5K 2024
    • In 2021, 2022, and 2023, the RowanSOM Team won awards for the highest number of race registrants. In 2024, I hope we can keep that tradition going with the Rowan-Virtua SOM Team. As a runner and a first-generation student, I’m excited about the upcoming Run for Rowan 5k (onsite or virtual). I’ve created a Rowan-Virtua SOM Team on the registration website and hope you will join me. Please note that our team consists of runners, joggers, walkers, strollers, etc. - All are welcome. 
      More information | Join the Rowan-Virtua SOM Team
  • Rowan University Research Awards
    Nominations Due: 2/28
    • From announcement: "The Division of University Research is pleased to announce the 2024 call for nominations for the following four awards for excellence in research, scholarly, and/or creative activities by faculty and students. All nominations will be judged by a faculty panel appointed by the Vice President for Research. The awards will be presented on the Rowan University Faculty Research Day on Wednesday, March 27, 2024." More information and to submit a nomination
  • Rowan University Libraries - Read and Publish Agreements Guide
    • From the Guide: "This guide provides information about current Read and Publish Agreements between Rowan University Libraries and journal publishers...Rowan University Libraries have recently signed agreements with most of the top academic publishers to allow Rowan-affiliated corresponding authors, including students, faculty, and staff, to publish their research with an Open Access license without the need to pay an article processing charge."
      More information and to review the Guide
  • Rowan University President’s Award for Excellence in Innovative Instructional Delivery
    Nominations Due: 3/1/24
    • From announcement: "The President’s Award for Excellence in Innovative Instructional Delivery is designed to recognize faculty who have gone above and beyond to adapt to an ever-changing classroom environment, or who have provided outstanding contributions to online learning via coursework, programs, or certificates. Each academic year, one $1000 award is given to an individual, and one $2000 award is given to a team." More information and to submit an application
  • Save the Dates - Research Days
    • Rowan University
      3/27/24, 9am-2pm, Eynon Ballroom, Chamberlain Student Center, Glassboro Campus
      More information TBD | Poster Session Registration (Deadline 2/23/24)
    • Rowan-Virtua SOM
      5/2, 8am-2pm, Multi-Purpose Room, Academic Center, Stratford Campus
      More information TBA on the Rowan-Virtua SOM Research Day site
  • American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
    • SOME Innovation in Medical Education Awards
      Due: 2/29
      • From announcement: "The Society of Osteopathic Medical Educators (SOME) offers two $1,000 awards annually for innovations in osteopathic medical education. Applications are welcome from any SOME member from across the osteopathic medical education continuum. Following a peer review selection process, winners are nationally recognized with awards that are presented at Educating Leaders, the AACOM Annual Conference."
        More information and to submit an application
    • Educating Leaders Conference - Registration Now Available!
      4/17-4/19
      • From announcement: "Attendees will experience three days of insightful plenary presentations, informative sessions and inspired programming focused on timely issues facing our nation’s healthcare and medical education systems."
        More information and to register
  • New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (NJAOPS)
    • Atlantic Regional Osteopathic Conference 2024
      4/10-4/13, Hard Rock, Atlantic City
      • From website: "We will be kicking off our third year at this exciting location, and we will be providing the most relevant education and resources for the successful clinician. Like last year, we are anticipating over 1,100 participants will be able to earn approximately 34 AOA Category 1-A CME Credits and 34 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits."
        More information and to register
  • International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE)
    • Spring Webinar Series – Creating a Culture of Teaching and Learning
      Register Now! (No charge for Institutional Registration)
      3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 12pm-1pm
      More details on each session | Registration
    • Empowering Educators IAMSE 2024 Annual Conference - Registration Now Available!
      6/15-6/18
      • From announcement: "At the IAMSE Annual Conference, faculty, staff, and students from around the world who are interested in health science education join together in faculty development and networking opportunities. Sessions on curriculum development, assessment, and simulation are among the common topics available at the conference."
        More information and to register
    • Mentoring (IM-REACH) Certificate Program ($700)
      Applications due: 4/1
      • From announcement: "The IM-REACH certificate program provides an opportunity to enhance skills, gain experience, and engage in reflection and growth as a mentor and ultimately influence your relationship with your mentee. The goal of this program is to develop well-rounded, diverse health professional education mentors through targeted professional development in key aspects of mentorship, which includes both knowledge and skills."
        More information and to apply

Events

Teaching & Learning
Faculty Development Guides

International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE)

  • Spring Webinar Series – Creating a Culture of Teaching and Learning
    Register Now! (No charge for Institutional Registration)
    3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 12pm-1pm
    More details on each session | Registration

LinkedIn Learning

TeachingPhysician (Each week, I’ll be sharing two articles from this resource)
(Please email garwoods@rowan.edu for access information)

Article(s)/Book(s)/Website(s)/Podcast(s)/etc.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Rowan-Virtua SOM DEI Website
Faculty Development Guide: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Rowan University

Rowan-Virtua SOM/STBES

  • Foundations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Sessions for Virtua Health College 
    (January-May 2024; All sessions via     Webex; Faculty and Staff only)
    Review session descriptions or register
    • Module 2
      • Friday, 3/22, 2pm-4pm
    • Module 3
      • Friday, 4/26, 2pm-4pm

Article(s)/Book(s)/Website(s)/Podcast(s)/etc.