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Faculty Development - Rowan-Virtua SOM: 2/28/25 (Update)

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2/28/25 (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 (2/28/25)

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

Announcements 

  • New Episode - Dialogue with the Dean Vodcast
  • 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.
      • Preferred Method of Delivery
        Please indicate your preferred method of delivery of faculty development programming. (Please check all that apply)
        The top response for both Paid and Volunteer Faculty is "Short, focused workshops on one topic (Webinar; 30-60 minutes)." "On-demand/eLearn..." was also represented as either the second or third most popular response. This aligns with current offerings.
          
  • Rowan Research Day
    Wednesday, 3/26/25 (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
  • Rowan-Virtua SOM: Faculty Development Series - Dates & Topics (February-March)
    (All on Friday, 7am-8am, Webex)
    • 3/21 - Balancing Teaching & Clinical Duties
      Michele Tartaglia, DO, FACOOG, CS, Assistant Dean of Clinical Education, Rowan-Virtua SOM
    • 4/17 (Thursday) - AI, Generative AI and Medical Education
      Co-Coordinators of the Rowan-Virtua SOM AI Discussion Group:
      Steve Garwood, EdD, Director of Faculty Development
      James Martin II, PhD, Assistant Professor, Molecular Biology
  • 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 - 6/14-17, 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)

Events

Teaching & Learning
Faculty Development Guides

Rowan University

  • Call for Proposals - Rowan Teaching Center GIFTS Conference
    Proposals due 3/3, Gifts Conference 3/28, 9am-12pm, Glassboro Campus

    • From announcement: "The Rowan Teaching Connection (RTC) and the Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning invite all faculty, librarians, and graduate students to submit an application to present at this year's Great Ideas for Teaching Students (GIFTS) Mini-Conference. Presenters accepted to share their GIFTS will engage colleagues in an 8-10 minute demo of a favorite teaching activity, assignment, or technique that has had an effect on their teaching and their students' experience in their class. GIFTS should be open enough to be adoptable and adaptable across disciplines."
      Submit your proposal here      .

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.​​​​

Community & Belonging

Faculty Development Guide: Community & Belonging

Rowan University

  • Call for Nominations - Excellence in Diversity Awards
    Due by 3/3, 5pm
    • From announcement: "The Senate Diversity Committee is excited to announce the annual recognition of Rowan community members who champion diversity, equity, and inclusion on our campus. Established in 2014, Rowan’s Excellence in Diversity Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of students, faculty, and professional staff who creatively address issues of social justice,  equity, advocacy, and inclusion."
      More Information
      Nomination Form
  • Foundations of Inclusive Excellence Certificate - Spring Dates
  • SJICR - Intercultural Calendar and Religious Holidays

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

  • 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 DEI Committee

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