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Faculty Development - Rowan-Virtua SOM: 9/12/25 (Newsletter)

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9/12/25 (Newsletter)

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September 2025

CONTENTS (Click to Jump to Section)

INTRODUCTION

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • AI Resource of the Week:
    • SOM Artificial Intelligence (AI) Discussion Group Session
      Tuesday, 9/16, 12pm-1pm, Webex
      • Please join us for a presentation by Dr. James Martin on utilizing Google Notebook LM to develop an AI Tutor for your block, course, or clerkship content. We'll also provide an update on some AI happenings at Rowan University and in Medical Education.
  • American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
    • Osteopathic Medical Education Conference (OMED)
      9/25-28/25, Nashville, TN
      • From announcement: "The Osteopathic Medical Education Conference (OMED) is the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) premier educational event . Presented annually, it is a conference that showcases osteopathic medicine across multiple specialties and is planned in conjunction with AOA specialty college affiliates . It brings together the osteopathic community and provides an opportunity for attendees to obtain high-quality education, discuss clinical science, and network with one another . In addition, this unique event affords the AOA the opportunity to continue to strengthen its relationship and partnership with osteopathic affiliated organizations, including colleges of osteopathic medicine."
        More information and to register
  • International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE)
    • Virtual Forum (2025) - A Global Vision for Health Education: Empowering an International Community of Educators 
      10/22-24/25; Online
      • From description: "The IAMSE Virtual Forum is designed for all interested in teaching, designing, and leading health professions sciences curricula around the world. Participants include students & trainees, basic scientists, providers, clinicians, and other faculty from across various healthcare and educational disciplines. We specifically encourage junior faculty, postdocs, and students to participate in the forum!"
        More information and to register

TEACHING & LEARNING

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 much as I can.
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AI/GAI

Rowan University

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

 LIBRARY UPDATE

Section description: This section will highlight important news or updates from the Rowan University Libraries or the Hope Brings Strength Health Sciences Library.

The Informed Researcher Series: Library Workshops for Biomedical Scientists & Physicians

About the series: The workshop series will focus on faculty and staff at SOM, emphasizing how the library and its many resources fit into their research lifecycle. The workshops will run monthly from July to November on the third Thursday of each month from 4pm to 5pm and will be hosted on Webex. Webex information will be provided upon registration.

August Workshop

  • Beyond Basic Searches: Advanced Techniques for Research Excellence
    9/18/25, 4pm-5pm, Webex
    To register
    • Presented by: Mercedes Byrd, MS, 
    • Learning Objectives (Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to)
      • Construct advanced search strategies in Scopus and Web of Science using field codes and Boolean operators to retrieve more precise research results
      • Utilize citation analysis tools to identify seminal works and emerging research trends in their specific field
      • Create personalized research alerts and saved search strategies to maintain awareness of new publications
    • Description: 
      • Elevate your research capabilities beyond PubMed! This interactive virtual workshop introduces medical faculty to the powerful search capabilities of Scopus and Web of Science - two essential databases often underutilized in medical research. Learn advanced search techniques, citation analysis strategies, and personalized alert features that will transform your literature review process and help you stay at the forefront of your field. Whether you're conducting clinical research, basic science investigations, or interdisciplinary studies, these tools will help you discover connections and resources you might otherwise miss.

Source: Mercedes Byrd, MS, PBL Education and Information Services Librarian, Hope Brings Strength Health Sciences Library

 COMMUNITY & BELONGING

Section description: Articles, websites, etc. on the topic of cultural competency, engagement, and other related topics.

Rowan University

Rowan-Virtua SOM Online Modules (each about 20 minutes)

Articles/Websites/Blogs/Podcasts

FACULTY WELLNESS

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 the office of Student Programs & Engagement – 856-566-6795

Articles/Websites/Blogs/Podcasts

OMM/OMT/OP/OR

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

Educational Resources & Events

Sources:

  • Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM)
  • Rowan-Virtua SOM/STBES YouTube
  • Curation and editorial assistance provided by:
    • Alex King, DO, Associate Professor, Department Of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Rowan-Virtua SOM
    • Danielle Cooley, DO, FACOFP, Professor & Chair of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Rowan-Virtua SOM

JOM Highlights

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)

General

Medical Education

Source: Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM; formerly Journal of the American Osteopathic Association (JAOA)

NEW PUBLICATIONS BY FACULTY

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

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

UPCOMING EVENTS   (Please note that all events are subject to change)

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Link to Full Calendar

>>Contact Steve Garwood, EdD at 856-566-7177 or garwoods@rowan.edu