Faculty Development - Rowan-Virtua SOM: 6/6/25 (Update)

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FACULTY FOCUS UPDATE (6/6/25)

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

Announcements 

• Rowan-Virtua SOM: Faculty Development Series - Dates & Topics (February-March)
  (All on Friday, 7am-8am, Webex (pword: rvsom))
  • 6/27 - Providing Effective Feedback - Reflecting On Your Practice
    Steve Garwood, EdD, Director of Faculty Development
• Rowan University: Collaboration Forum - AI & Healthcare
  6/16, 10am-12pm, Joint Health Sciences Center (JHSC), Room 104, 201 Broadway, Camden, NJ
  • From announcement:  "This event is geared toward those who are active or interested in engaging in research at the nexus of artificial intelligence and healthcare. The event will inform attendees about the breadth of our strengths and seed collaborations between faculty at Rowan; and with researchers from partner organizations."

    To register | For Questions: fischers@rowan.edu

• AAMC Webinar Series: AI Skill Building for Medical Educators
  • From announcement: "From foundational concepts and ethical considerations to hands-on strategies for prompting, evaluating outputs, curriculum design, clinical education, and scholarly work, this series will equip participants with practical competencies for responsible and effective AI use. Led by experienced educators and thought leaders in medical education, each monthly session offers actionable insights and tools to help you integrate AI into your teaching, assessment, and professional development. Whether you're just getting started or looking to deepen your expertise, this series offers a supportive and structured path toward AI literacy and leadership."
    More information and to register

Events

Teaching & Learning
Faculty Development Guides

LinkedIn Learning

• To access LinkedIn Learning, please use your Rowan University credentials. More information from Rowan IRT.
  • Example courses:

    • Coaching Your Team to Excellence and Promotability (1h 3m)

TeachingPhysician (Each week, I’ll be sharing articles from this resource)
(Please email garwoods@rowan.edu for access information)

• Video Library
• Topic Index: Orienting a Learner
  • Articles

    • Discuss Institutional Learning Objectives With Your Learner

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

• Academic Medicine
  • Mallaro, H. L., O’Brien, C. L., Sanguino, S. M., & Dolan, B. M. (2024). Getting Ready for Residency: A Qualitative Analysis of Fourth-Year Medical Student Learning Plans Mapped to Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Residency Competencies. Academic Medicine, 10-1097

Community & Belonging

Faculty Development Guide: Community & Belonging

Rowan University

• University Announcement
  • Addressing Federal Policy Changes Affecting Our Community
  • Know Your Rights

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

• Online Modules (each about 20 minutes)
  Developed by the Rowan-Virtua SOM Professional Learning Subcommittee
  • Addressing Microaggression: Calling-Out & Calling-In
  • Being Accountable: Taking Ownership of Your Mistakes

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

• Academic Medicine
  • Sran, S. S., Walsh, H., Agrawal, D., Dwivedi, P., Ho, B., King, S., ... & Zaveri, P. (2024). Interprofessional Debrief on Racism, Equity, and Microaggressions (I-DREAM): Using Simulation to Change Awareness, Attitudes, and Abilities Across an Institution. Academic Medicine, 10-1097.
  • Mujahed, T., Ofori-Atta, B. S., Codden, R., Greene, T., Dudley, N., Kadish, H., & Drapkin, Z. (2024). Association Between Specialty-Specific Physician Salaries and Percentage of Women in the Workforce. Academic Medicine, 10-1097
• Intercultural Events/Holidays in June
  • 6/1-6/30 - Pride Month
  • 6/4-6/9 - The Hajj (Islam)
  • 6/6-6/7 - Eid al-Adha (Islam)
  • 6/8 - Pentecost (Christian)
  • 6/12 - Loving Day
  • 6/14 - Flag Day
  • 6/15 - Father's Day
  • 6/16 - Trinity Sunday (Christian)
  • 6/19 - Juneteenth
  • 6/20 - Summer Solstice
  • 6/26-7/25 - Islamic New Year/Hijri New Year (Islam)

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