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Faculty Development - Rowan-Virtua SOM: 9/19/25 (Update)

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9/19/25 (Update)

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FACULTY FOCUS UPDATE (9/19/25)

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

Announcements 

  • AI Resource of the Week:
  • Rowan PROFessionals of the Month
    • Congratulations to Dr. James Martin and Mercedes Byrd for being selected as the July PROFessionals of the Month!
      • From announcement: "Dr. Martin and Mercedes have been instrumental in bringing helpful uses of artificial intelligence to our faculty and student population. They have developed library-based workshops, a LibGuide (https://rowanmed.libguides.com/AI), and sessions for our pre-matriculation program. They have also both actively participated in Rowan-Virtua SOM's AI and Medical Education Bi-Monthly Discussion Group..."
        More information
  • 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

Events

Teaching & Learning
Faculty Development Guides

Rowan University - Rowan Teaching Connection (RTC)

  • Save the Date: Rowan Teaching Connection (RTC) Fall 2025 Mini-Conference
    Friday, 10/24/25, 9am-12:30pm, Glassboro Campus
    • From announcement: "This year’s RTC Fall Mini-Conference will feature the theme Teaching Sustainably. Save the date and be on the lookout for more information about the program, speakers, and more. The Rowan Teaching Connection (RTC) Fall Mini Conference is an annual event sponsored by the Faculty Center and facilitated by the Rowan Teaching Connection (RTC). The conference provides faculty and graduate students with opportunities to engage in in-house professional development focused on a timely theme chosen to support teaching and learning at Rowan."

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

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

Intercultural Events/Holidays through 10/15