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Faculty Development - Rowan-Virtua SOM: 1/17/25 (Update)

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1/17/25 (Update)

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 (1/17/25)

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

Announcements 

  • LAST CHANCE - 2025 Faculty Development Needs Assessment
    Survey closes Today, 1/17, at 5pm
    • From announcement: "Please take 5 minutes and complete the 2025 Rowan-Virtua SOM Faculty Development Needs Assessment Survey. Your responses will help improve Rowan-Virtua SOM's faculty development program and meet our accreditors' needs. The survey will be open for input from 1/6/24 to 1/17/24 and will take only 5 minutes to complete. Your input is critical, and I thank you in advance for your participation."
  • 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 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)
    • 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)

Events

Teaching & Learning
Faculty Development Guides

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 School of Osteopathic Medicine

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