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Faculty Development - Rowan-Virtua SOM: 1/10/25 (Newsletter)

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1/10/25 (Newsletter)

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January 2025
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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
  • Rowan-Virtua SOM: Faculty Development Series - Dates & Topics (January-March)
    (All on Friday, 7am-8am, Webex)
    • 1/17 - Exploring Best Practices in Health Professions Education for Gen Z Students
      Sarah M. Lerchenfeldt, PharmD, BCPS & Tracey Taylor, PhD, William Beaumont School of Medicine, Oakland University
    • 2/21 - Stigma in Medicine - The Power of Language
      Ashley Walker, MD, School of Community Medicine, University of Oklahoma - Tulsa &
      Melissa Chen, MD, Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
    • 3/21 - Balancing Teaching & Clinical Duties
      Michele Tartaglia, DO, FACOOG, CS, Assistant Dean of Clinical Education, Rowan-Virtua SOM
  • An Introduction to the NIH Fellowship Program for Prospective Candidates (NIH)
    2/11/25, 10am-11:30am, Webinar
    • From announcement: "This virtual event will cover: NIH fellowship opportunities, Key application components,  The peer review process,  and Tips for preparing a competitive application. With recent updates to the application and review process, now is an excellent time to explore these programs. Sponsors no longer need prior NIH support or extensive mentoring experience, opening the door for more researchers to participate. This webinar is ideal for prospective candidates, sponsoring PIs, and university administrators new to NIH fellowships."
      To register
  • American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) - Educating Leaders Conference
    Registration now Open - 4/9-11, Arlington, Texas
    • From announcement: "Welcome to Educating Leaders 2025, the premier gathering for leaders, educators, staff, and students from osteopathic medical colleges across the United States. This event is your gateway to the future of osteopathic medical education (OME), offering an unparalleled opportunity to dive deep into the latest trends and advancements in the field."
      More information and to register
  • American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Grants
    Deadline 1/31/25
    • From announcement: "Funding is available for DOs, MDs, PhDs, and osteopathic medical students conducting studies that address the tenets of osteopathic medicine and explore the profession’s patient-centered, empathic approach to care. Key Grant Updates: Project Duration: 24 months (extended from 18 months); Student Project Duration: 12 months; Project Start Date: July 1st (revised from September 1st); Broadened Focus Areas: We have expanded our focus areas to support more projects; Translational Research: We are accepting translational research projects." 
      More information and to apply
  • Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Educational Research Grants
    Pre-proposal deadline 1/17/25
    • From announcement: "The Group on Educational Affairs (GEA) National Grant Award Committee is now accepting pre-proposals for the 2025 GEA National Educational Research Grant Award. In its strong encouragement and support of research in medical education, the GEA seeks to fund research projects that address important problems or questions in medical education. Proposals that foster collaboration are strongly encouraged.  This includes collaborations among GEA sections (UME, GME, CPD), across GEA regions (CGEA, NEGEA, SGEA, WGEA) and/or proposals that engage multiple schools, professions, or departments."
      More information
  • International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE)
    • 2025 Educational Scholarship & Curriculum Innovation Grants
      Deadline 1/15/25
      • From announcement: "IAMSE Educational Scholarship Grants support projects designed to systematically collect and analyze data related to medical education, which may employ a variety of methods, but seeks to produce generalizable knowledge for dissemination. IAMSE Curriculum Innovation Grants support projects designed for the general enrichment of teaching and learning that go beyond normal expectations of a faculty member, including but not limited to advances in pedagogy, technology, content development, or professional development. All IAMSE members are eligible to submit a grant proposal. Preference will be given to new projects. Only proposals relevant to the mission of IAMSE will be considered for funding. The results of funded projects must be presented at a future IAMSE Conference. Successful applicants will be announced via email and at the 2025 IAMSE Conference.
        More information site. To submit a grant proposal, fill out this form
    • IAMSE Winter 2025 Web Seminar Series: Tailored Education: Helping Every Student Across the Finish Line
      1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 12pm-1pm via Zoom
      • From announcement: "I set up an Institutional Registration for Rowan-Virtua SOM for the IAMSE Winter 2025 Webcast Seminar Series: Tailored Education: Helping Every Student Across the Finish Line. If you would like to attend any/all of these sessions, please register with your @rowan.edu email address"

        More Information | To register (Please use Registrant ID: 46238632 when completing the form)

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, INCLUSION, and BELONGING (DEIB)

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 - Division of Inclusive Excellence, Community & Belonging

  • Foundations of Inclusive Excellence (formerly Foundations of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Certificate
    • Spring 2025 Sessions are becoming available. Please keep an eye on the Rowan Announcer emails. I'll forward any emails regarding session schedules.
  • Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

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

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

Educational Resources & Events

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, Associate Professor & 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

Letter to the Editor

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