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Faculty Development - Rowan-Virtua SOM: 4/18/25 (Update)

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4/18/25 (Update)

I'm sending this a day early as Rowan University is closed on 4/18.  -sg

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 (4/18/25)

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

Announcements 

  • Congratulations! Rowan University PROFessional of the Month - Dr. Archana Kumari, Cell Biology & Neuroscience
    • From announcement: "Dr. Archana Kumari is an assistant professor at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to leading the Kumari Lab, she works as a Problem-based Learning (PBL) facilitator at the Stratford Campus. Dr. Kumari's academic training and research experiences are extensive in the biological sciences, covering various aspects of reproductive toxicology, epigenetics, developmental biology, and oral cancer. Dr. Kumari exhibits terrific work and engagement by always being accessible, helpful, and kind to coworkers and students. As noted by a current Rowan-Virtua SOM student, “Dr. Kumari's accomplishments speak for themselves, but in addition to her success, she is the reason I feel safe and supported enough to continue with research on my hardest days. She is always there to offer advice, perspective, and words of encouragement. If anyone is deserving of this recognition, it is Dr. Kumari!”
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  • Rowan Today - The Origins of Swallowing Difficulties in Parkinson's (Francois Gould, PhD)
    • From the article: "...  “We have drugs that improve the loss of control of limb movements in Parkinson’s, but the problem is they have no impact on swallowing dysfunction,” says François Gould, an assistant professor in Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine’s Department of Cell Biology & Neuroscience, part of Virtua Health College of Medicine & Life Sciences. “The drugs that fix one, don't fix the other...”
      More information
  • Rowan-Virtua SOM Alumni Receptions at Spring Conferences
  • Rowan-Virtua SOM: Faculty Development Series - Dates & Topics (February-March)
    (All on Friday, 7am-8am, Webex)
    • 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
    • 5/16 - Communicating Your Research: Identifying and Appraising Academic Publishers and Open Access Publishing
      Benjamin Saracco MLS, MAIT,  Scholarly Publishing & Open Research Librarian,  Associate Professor, Rowan University Libraries
  • Rowan-Virtua SOM Research Day
    Thursday, 5/1, 8am-2pm, Academic Center, Stratford Campus
    • From announcement: "The purpose of this event is to recognize the efforts of faculty, staff, interns/residents, fellows, and students involved in research, promote collaboration, and encourage student participation in research. You are invited to submit poster displays of research projects or related professional activity. Poster submissions from all campuses at Rowan University are welcome.
      • Poster Registration - The deadline for poster submissions is Friday, April 25. All Rowan-affiliated registrants: please select "Log in with your Rowan University account." All others will need to create a new account. Be sure to click on "Submit" once you have completed the registration and uploaded your poster information.
      • Attendee Registration - If you are attending Research Day and not displaying a poster or pre-recorded video, the deadline for submitting the form for attendance only is Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
        Please visit the Rowan-Virtua SOM Research Webpage for additional information.
  • Atlantic Regional Osteopathic Conference (AROC)
    4/25-25, Atlantic City
    • From announcement: "AROC 2025 is more than just another conference—it’s a career-boosting experience! This year, not only can you earn up to 37 AOA Category 1-A CME Credits and 37 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, including Maintenance of Certification (MOC) from boards, such as the American Board of Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, and Orthopedic Surgery, but you can also take your career to the next level. In addition to high-quality medical education on critical topics such as Women’s Health, Oncology, Diabetes Management, and Dermatology, we are offering career development workshops and exclusive on-site hiring opportunities."
      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

Events

Teaching & Learning
Faculty Development Guides

Rowan University: Faculty Center

  • Academic Integrity Professional Development: How to Craft Assignments that Outsmart AI Tools
    4/21, 11am-12pm
    To register

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

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

  • 2025 Black Maternal Health Summit & Community Listening Session
    4/17, 6pm-8:30pm, Webex
    • From announcement: "I am beyond excited to announce that Medical Students for Birth Justice will continue the Black Maternal Health Summit in 2025! Mark your calendars for April 17th, the final day of Black Maternal Health Week, as we bring together another all-star lineup of keynote speakers and panelists for a night of powerful discussions and collective action. Last year, over 200 attendees joined us in sharing this experience, and we are eager to keep the momentum going."
      To register
  • Rowan-Virtua SOM GME/Medicine Grand Rounds:
    Practice Accommodations Etiquette and Caring for Different Disabilities (Recording & Resources)
  • Online Modules (each about 20 minutes)
    Developed by the Rowan-Virtua SOM Professional Learning Subcommittee

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