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Faculty Development - Rowan-Virtua SOM: 9/6/24 (Update)

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9/6/24 (Update)

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This issue contains many updates on workshops, conferences, and other information, please take a few minutes to review.

For the next few months, I'm going to be adding an Active Learning Tip in the Teaching & Learning Section below. This initiative is part of my final project for the Resilient Mindsets in Medicine course offered by AACOM and Motivate Labs. Please see below for the first Tip.

All Faculty Focus Newsletter and Update issues are available from the Faculty Focus Archive.

I thank all who help with content curation and those who have shared items with me for distribution.

Thank you, Steve

FACULTY FOCUS UPDATE (9/6/24)

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

Announcements 

  • AAUP Faculty Evaluation Process 2024 (Paid Faculty)
    • From announcement: "As you may be aware, we are transitioning the faculty evaluation process from paper to electronic.  We have not changed the forms themselves, but have made them accessible through Banner, where you can complete your forms and forward to your supervisor/Chair, electronically.  This will help us better manage the process and allow us to store documents electronically for easy accessibility.  If you are an AAUP faculty member, or a Vice Chair of a department, you will complete this new electronic form.  The deadline to complete faculty evaluations for AAUP faculty is November 1, 2024.   The wording of the form will not change this year, just made electronic."
      For more information: Carla Granger, Assistant Dean for Administration, 856-566-6714 
  • Dialogue with the Dean Vodcast - New Episode
  • Rowan University Workshops
  • American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
    • Osteopathic Medical Education Conference (OMED)
      Conference Dates - 9/20-22/24
      • From website: "The Osteopathic Medical Education Conference (OMED) is the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) premier educational event. Presented annually, it is a conference that showcases osteopathic medicine across multiple specialties and is planned in conjunction with AOA specialty college affiliates. It brings together the osteopathic community and provides an opportunity for attendees to obtain high quality education, network with one another, and additionally affords the AOA the opportunity to continue to strengthen its relationship and partnership with osteopathic affiliated organizations, including colleges of osteopathic medicine."
        More information and to register
  • American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
    • Call for Abstracts - Educating Leaders 2025: The AACOM Annual Conference
      Conference Dates - 4/9-11/25
      Submission Deadline - 9/16/24
      • From announcement: "This is your opportunity to contribute to the future of osteopathic medical education (OME) by sharing your insights and participating in vital discussions. Don't miss your chance to present at the nation’s premier OME event. We encourage all OME community members, including current medical students, residents and fellows, to submit abstracts for one of this year's six specialized audience tracks."
        More information and to submit an abstract
  • Association of American Medical Colleges
    • Registration is now open! - Learn, Serve, Lead: The AAMC Annual Meeting
      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
  • International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE)
    • Registration is now open! - IAMSE Virtual Forum: Teaching and Learning in a Virtual/Digital Era
      10/23-25/24
      • From announcement: "The virtual forum is designed for all interested in teaching, designing, and leading health professions sciences curricula. Participants include students & trainees, basic scientists, providers, clinicians, and other faculty from across various healthcare and educational disciplines. We specifically encourage junior faculty, postdocs, and students to participate in the forum."
        More information and to register
    • Registration is now open! - IAMSE Spring Webinar Series – Push and Pull: Navigating strains in health education 

Events

Teaching & Learning
Faculty Development Guides

Active Learning Tip

  • True/False Cards: "Distribute index cards (one to each student or group) on which is written a statement. Half of the cards will contain statements that are true, half false. Students decide if theirs is one of the true statements or not, using whatever means they desire. Variation: designate half the room a space for those who think their statements are true, and the other half for false."
    • Benefit(s): Application of Knowledge, Possible Collaboration (in Groups).
    • More information on the Technique
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    • Mindset GPS Connection: Growth Mindset, Purpose & Relevance
      More on Mindset GPS

LinkedIn Learning

TeachingPhysician (Each week, I’ll be sharing 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

  • Addressing Microaggressions Online Module
    • From announcement: "The Addressing Microaggressions Module was established at Rowan-Virtua SOM to address feedback that 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

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