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Faculty Development - Rowan-Virtua SOM: 1/24/25 (Update)

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1/24/25 (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 (1/24/25)

Table of Contents: Announcements | Events | Teaching & Learning | Inclusive Excellence, Community, & Belonging

Announcements 

  • Thank you! - 2025 Faculty Development Needs Assessment
    • Thank you all for your input. Your responses will help improve Rowan-Virtua SOM's faculty development program and meet our accreditors' needs. Completions: Paid Faculty - 68/~200; Volunteer Affiliate Faculty - 74.
  • 2025 Run4Rowan
    • From announcement: From 2021 through 2024 the RowanSOM, then Rowan-Virtua SOM Team, has won awards for the highest number of race registrants. 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.
        Teams are managed by a fundraising campaign on the RunSignUp page. Please see below for more information from the Rowan Alumni Association. Please note that you need to indicate a Fundraising Goal when joining the Team but will not be responsible for any monies not raised.
        You can also directly donate to our Rowan-Virtua SOM Team Fundraiser; I'm hoping that we raise at least $500 Register and Join the Team | Donate | FAQ
  • Rowan-Virtua SOM: Faculty Development Series - Dates & Topics (February-March)
    (All on Friday, 7am-8am, Webex)
    • 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
  • 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

Faculty Development Series (Recording & Resources)

Exploring Best Practices in Health Professions Education for Gen Z Students
1/17/25

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.

Inclusive Excellence, Community, & Belonging

Rowan-Virtua SOM IECB 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.

  • The Clinical Teacher
  • Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians (BNGAP)
    LGBT Health Workforce Conference, 5/1-3, NYC
    • From announcement: "The LGBT Health Workforce Conference is the largest and most well-known national LGBT health workforce conference in the United States, held annually in New York City.  The conference provides an overview of up-to-date practices (climate, educational, research, and clinical) in preparing the health care workforce to address the health concerns and disparities of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities."
      More information and to register
  • Intercultural Events/Holidays in January