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February 2025
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CONTENTS (Click to Jump to Section)
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INTRODUCTION
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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
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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- 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 - 72/~200; Volunteer Affiliate Faculty - 82. I wanted to provide some preliminary information from the Faculty Development Needs Assessment results and will provide one weekly snippet for the next few weeks.
- Current Faculty Development programs and efforts meet the needs of Rowan-Virtua SOM
(Strongly Disagree - Strongly Agree)
 
- Fireside Chat and Meet & Greet with Dr. Uche Blackstock
4/30, 6pm-7pm (Fireside Chat), 7pm-8pm (Meet & Greet/Book Signing)
- From announcement: "Join the Virtua Health College of Medicine & Life Sciences of Rowan University for an exciting and profound intimate fireside chat and meet and greet with New York Times bestselling author and physician Dr. Uche Blackstock. This insightful and timely session will be moderated by Dr. Millicent Channell, Sr. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Services at Rowan-Virtua SOM. Dr. Blackstock will discuss her latest book "Legacy, A Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine" and the historical relevance of racial injustice in modern-day medical practice."
More information and to register
- Rowan-Virtua SOM: Faculty Development Series - Dates & Topics (February-April)
(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
- Rowan Research Day
Wednesday, 3/26/25 (RSVP by RSVP by 3/17)
Chamberlain Student Center, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028
- From announcement: "Join the Rowan Community and academic, industry, and government partners to celebrate the University's exceptional research, scholarship, and creative activities. Featured events include: Federal Research Funding Landscape, 10 a.m. and Lunch and Keynote Speaker, Noon (pre-registration required). Keynote Speaker: Chrissy Buteas '04, President & Chief Executive Officer, HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ), the state’s leading advocate for research-based biopharmaceutical and medical technology companies, will discuss the intersection of policy and research and the importance of advocacy and partnership to advance lasting change.
Visit go.rowan.edu/research2025 for more details and the full program schedule.
For more information, contact the Office of Research Development at ORD@rowan.edu.
- Call for Nominations: 2025 Rowan University Research Awards (Multiple Award Types)
Due by 2/28/25
- From announcement: "The Division of University Research is pleased to announce the 2025 awards nominations for excellence in research, scholarly, and/or creative activities by faculty and students. All nominations will be judged by a faculty panel appointed by the Vice President for Research. Awards will be presented as part of Rowan University Research Day held on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, and will be publicly recognized at the Awards Ceremony." More information from Rowan's Office of Research Development (scroll down to Announcements)
- 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
- International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE)
- Annual Conference 2025: Integrating Generations
Registration now Open - 6/14-6/17, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- From announcement: "At the IAMSE Annual Conference, faculty, staff, and students from around the world who are interested in health science education join together in faculty development and networking opportunities. Sessions on curriculum development, assessment, and simulation are among the common topics available at the conference."
More information and to register
- IAMSE Spring 2025 Web Seminar Series: Current Challenges and Opportunities for Basic Sciences in Medical Education
3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 12pm-1pm via Zoom
- From announcement: "I set up an Institutional Registration for Rowan-Virtua SOM for the IAMSE Spring 2025 Webcast Seminar Series: Current Challenges and Opportunities for Basic Sciences in Medical Education. 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: 48101664 when completing the form)
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TEACHING & LEARNING
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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
- Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
- LinkedIn Learning
Rowan-Virtua SOM Faculty Development
- TeachingPhysician (Available via Rowan-Virtua SOM GME and Faculty Development offices)
(Please email garwoods@rowan.edu for access information)
Article(s)/Book(s)/Website(s)/Podcast(s)
- Academic Medicine
- Andriole, D. A., Grbic, D., Jurich, D. P., Mechaber, A. J., Roskovensky, L., & Young, G. H. (2024). US Medical School Graduates’ Placement in Graduate Medical Education: A National Study. Academic Medicine, 10-1097.
- JMIR Medical Education
- Motivate Lab
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LIBRARY UPDATE
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Section description: This section will highlight important news or updates from the Rowan University Libraries or the Hope Brings Strength Health Sciences LIbrary.
LibKey and Predatory Journal Alerts
- Third Iron, the makers of LibKey, has partnered with Cabells to integrate predatory journal information with LibKey and LibKey Nomad. This new integration will alert you to the fact that you are visiting a suspected predatory journal website.
If you have not already done so, installing the LibKey Nomad browser extension will greatly simplify how you access library resources. Libkey Nomad is a browser extension compatible with Chrome, FireFox, and Edge; those faculty members who work with PHI will not be able to add the extension to Chrome on Rowan-managed computers but can use one of the other browsers. Once installed, you can download full text from any publisher Rowan subscribes to wherever that article is found; this means that you will not have to go back through the library website! It is super simple to install, and there is no need to create an account.
Once installed, LibKey automatically integrates with our library search and PubMed; allowing you to immediately download available PDFs without having to click around to other sites. You can then import the PDF into EndNote and keep better track of the articles you’ve viewed.
To learn more about LibKey Nomad
Source: Mercedes Byrd, MLIS, PBL Education and Information Services Librarian, Hope Brings Strength Health Sciences Library
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INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE, COMMUNITY, and BELONGING (IECB)
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Section description: Articles, websites, etc. on the topic of cultural competency, engagement, and other related topics.
Rowan-Virtua SOM Inclusive Excellence, Community, and Belonging Website
Rowan University - Division of Inclusive Excellence, Community & Belonging
- Foundations of Inclusive Excellence Certificate
- Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Rowan-Virtua SOM
- Fireside Chat and Meet & Greet with Dr. Uche Blackstock
4/30, 6pm-7pm (Fireside Chat), 7pm-8pm (Meet & Greet/Book Signing)
- From announcement: "Join the Virtua Health College of Medicine & Life Sciences of Rowan University for an exciting and profound intimate fireside chat and meet and greet with New York Times bestselling author and physician Dr. Uche Blackstock. This insightful and timely session will be moderated by Dr. Millicent Channell, Sr. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Services at Rowan-Virtua SOM. Dr. Blackstock will discuss her latest book "Legacy, A Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine" and the historical relevance of racial injustice in modern-day medical practice."
More information and to register
- Online Modules (each about 20 minutes)
Developed by the Professional Learning Subcommittee of the Rowan-Virtua SOM Inclusive Excellence, Community, and Belonging Committee
- Faculty Development
Articles/Websites/Blogs/Podcasts
- Teaching and Learning in Medicine
- Barnett, J. R., DiSalvo, S., McGill, E., Alvarez, L., Samuel, N., Siegel, J., ... & Lounsbury, D. W. (2024). The Influence of Photographic Representations on US Medical Students’ Attitudes and Beliefs About Persons With Disabilities: A Qualitative Study. Teaching and Learning in Medicine, 1-14.
- Intercultural Events/Holidays in February
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FACULTY WELLNESS
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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
- Academic Medicine
- Hunderfund, A. N. L., Ardestani, B. S., Laughlin-Tommaso, S. K., Jordan, B. L., Melson, V. A., Montenegro, M. M., ... & Dyrbye, L. N. (2024). Sense of Belonging Among Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows: Associations With Burnout, Recruitment Retention, and Learning Environment. Academic Medicine, 10-1097.
- Motivate Lab
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OMM/OMT/OP/OR
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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
- Blumer, J., Arney, I., Hardin, A., Nichols, M., Arsenault, L. & Petrucci, J. (2025). Comparing cranial suture interdigitation in humans and non-human primates: unearthing links to osteopathic cranial concept. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 125(2), 87-94.
- Licciardone, J., Middleton, C., Aboutaj, A., Allouche, T. & Siddiqui, I. (2025). Communication and empathy within the patient-physician relationship among patients with and without chronic pain. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 125(2), 79-86.
Educational Resources & Events
- Rocky Vista University
- American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO)
- American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
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
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JOM Highlights
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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
General
Source: Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM; formerly Journal of the American Osteopathic Association (JAOA)
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NEW PUBLICATIONS BY FACULTY
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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
- Mikhail Anikin, PhD | Assistant Professor | Cell Biology
- Katrina Cooper, PhD | Professor | Molecular Biology
- Michael Henry, PhD | Assistant Professor | Molecular Biology
- Hristo Houbaviy, PhD | Assistant Professor | Cell Biology
- Daniel Hurst, PhD | Associate Professor, Family Medicine | Interim Chair, Medical Education & Scholarship
Director of Medical Professionalism, Ethics, and Humanities
- Mitchel Kling, MD | Professor | Geriatrics and Gerontology
- Frost ED, Shi SX, Byroju VV, Pitton Rissardo J, Donlon J, Vigilante N, Murray BP, Walker IM, McGarry A, Ferraro TN, Hanafy KA, Echeverria V, Mitrev L, Kling MA, et al. Galantamine-memantine combination in the treatment of Parkinson's disease dementia. Brain Sciences. 2024 Nov 21;14(12):1163. doi: 10.3390/brainsci14121163. PMID: 39766362. PMCID: PMC11674513.
- Dmitriy Markov, PhD | Assistant Professor | Cell Biology
- Dmitri Pestov, PhD | Associate Professor | Cell Biology
- Hwang SP, Liao H, Barondeau K, Han X, Herbert C, McConie H, Shekar A, Pestov DG, et al. TRMT1L-catalyzed m22G27 on tyrosine tRNA is required for efficient mRNA translation and cell survival under oxidative stress. Cell Reports. 2025 Jan 28;44(1):115167. Epub 2025 Jan 8. doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.115167. PMID: 39786998.
- Anikin M, Henry MF, Hodorova V, Houbaviy HB, Nosek J, Pestov DG, Markov DA. Mitochondrial mRNA and the small subunit rRNA in budding yeasts undergo 3'-end processing at conserved species-specific elements. RNA. 2025 Jan 22;31(2):208-223. doi: 10.1261/rna.080254.124. PMID: 39572231.
- Joanna Petrides, PsyD | Associate Professor | Family Medicine
Source: Rowan-Virtua SOM Health Sciences Library – Faculty Bibliography
Publications lists curated by Lisa Price, MSLIS, at Rowan-Virtua SOM Hope Brings Strength Health Sciences Library
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UPCOMING EVENTS (Please note that all events are subject to change)
***Add the Faculty Development Calendar to your Calendar
Add the Faculty Development calendar to your Outlook or Google Calendar.
Link to Full Calendar
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>>Contact Steve Garwood, EdD at 856-566-7177 or garwoods@rowan.edu
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