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Faculty Development - Rowan-Virtua SOM: 7/12/24 (Newsletter)

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7/12/24 (Newsletter)

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July 2024
(ARCHIVE)

CONTENTS (Click to Jump to Section)

INTRODUCTION

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Dialogue with the Dean Vodcast - New Episode
  • Submit a White Coat Note
    Deadline: 7/26
    • From announcement: "As we welcome our new class of medical students, we invite you to make a gift of $100 (or more) and write a personal note that will be tucked into the pocket of a medical student’s white coat.  Our new students will cherish your note as they embark on this most challenging yet rewarding journey. Thank you for your continued support of this time-honored tradition. Your gift will directly impact future doctors through the SOM White Coat Scholarship."
      More information and to submit a note If you have any questions, please contact the University Advancement Office at somadvancement@rowan.edu
       
  • Rowan-Virtua SOM - DRIVE for Scholarship
    9/29, 10am-1:30pm
    • From announcement: "Mark your calendar and register for this year’s Rowan-Virtua SOM Drive for Scholarship, on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.  This tournament-style fundraising event, held at TopGolf in Mt. Laurel, NJ, will likely sell out this year! Features of this annual event include: Three hours of unlimited gameplay and contests; Exciting participation gifts, prizes, and awards for top individual and team leaders!; Great venue to engage with your colleagues and friends and network with faculty and alumni; A hot lunch for all attendees"
      More information and to register
       
  • Rowan-Virtua SOM: Faculty Development Series - Dates & Topics (July - December)
    Save the Date for the following events (All on Friday, 7am-8am)
    • 7/19 - Preparing & Delivering Engaging Presentations (w/Peer Feedback Process)
      Steve Garwood, EdD, Director of Faculty Development, Rowan-Virtua SOM
    • 8/9 - Small Group Facilitation
      Steve Garwood, EdD, Director of Faculty Development, Rowan-Virtua SOM
    • 9/20 - Providing & Receiving Feedback
      Steve Garwood, EdD, Director of Faculty Development, Rowan-Virtua SOM
    • 10/18 - Emotional Intelligence
      Susan Cavanaugh, MS, MPH, Director, CMSRU Library, Rowan University
    • 11/15 - Intellectual Humility
      Tenelle Porter, PhD,  Assistant Professor, Psychology Department, Rowan University
    • 12/20 - Cultural Humility
      Naima Hall, CDP, Assistant Vice President, DEI, Virtua Health College, Rowan University
       
  • Association of American Medical Colleges
    • Learn, Serve, Lead: The AAMC Annual Meeting - Registration now open!
      11/8-12

      • From announcement: "Each year, Learn Serve Lead: The AAMC Annual Meeting brings together the academic medicine community from across the nation to discuss the most pressing issues impacting health and health care. This is the AAMC’s premier learning and networking opportunity, and it is open to all."
        More information and to register

TEACHING & LEARNING

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

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

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI)

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 University

Rowan-Virtua SOM

Articles/Websites/Blogs/Podcasts

FACULTY WELLNESS

Section description: Articles, websites, etc., on the topic of faculty wellness, engagement, and other related topics

Rowan-Virtua SOM

  • Supporting Students in Distress: TimelyCare for Faculty and Staff
    • From announcement: "TimelyCare has a Faculty and Staff Support line available 24/7 for guidance and support when concerned about a student. Any faculty or staff member can call 833-4-TIMELY to talk to a TimelyCare professional about supporting your students’ well-being."

      Program Flyer (PDF)
      If you have questions about this or other wellness services at Rowan-Virtua SOM, please get in touch with Alexis Scott, in the office of Student Programs & Engagement – 856-566-6795

  • Weekly Wellness Resources
    From Rowan-Virtua SOM Student Affairs, curated by Brittany Mitchell

Articles/Websites/Blogs/Podcasts

OMM/OMT/OP/OR

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

Articles from AAOJ

Sources:

  • Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM)
  • Rowan-Virtua SOM/STBES 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

JOM Highlights

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

Clinical Image

Source: Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM; formerly Journal of the American Osteopathic Association (JAOA)

NEW PUBLICATIONS BY FACULTY

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

Request via Interlibrary Loan

Source: Rowan-Virtua SOM Health Sciences Library – Faculty Bibliography
Publications lists curated by Lisa Price, MSLIS, at Rowan-Virtua SOM Health Sciences Library

UPCOMING EVENTS   (Please note that all events are subject to change)

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>>Contact Steve Garwood, EdD at 856-566-7177 or garwoods@rowan.edu