Transforming health care through leadership education
Vol. I, Issue 21
News
Khandelwah to Present Strategies for Honing Observation of Competence Skills There is strong evidence in the literature suggesting inadequate skill acquisition of our medical trainees. Teaching and evaluating clinical skills is a skill in itself and requires a dedicated faculty effort. A June 17 lecture with Sorabh Khandelwal, MD, on “Direct Observation of Competence” will review the current state of physician clinical skills and faculty evaluation skills and present practical strategies for using focused direct observation and rater training methods in clinical skill assessment of trainees. One (1) hour of Category I CME credit is available.
Apply for HRSA Faculty Loan Repayment Program by June 22A Faculty Loan Repayment Program offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HRSA) helps eligible health professions faculty from disadvantaged backgrounds to repay their student loans. This HRSA Faculty Loan Repayment Program provides as much as $20,000 a year to eligible faculty members who apply and are selected to receive funding from the program in return for a two-year service commitment. Qualified faculty should apply by June 22. (Please note: Although the first page of the application says that applications are due July 7th, the next page makes it clear that forms and applications are due by June 22).
Career Strategies Are Focus of 2009 Comer RetreatThe second annual Comer Retreat was held on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in the Biomedical Research Tower. Titled “Academic Career Strategies for Educators in the Health Professions,” the retreat focused on charting career paths as educators and leveraging innovative ways to publish and document educational scholarship as a means of achieving success in a career. A detailed agenda of the day’s activities may be viewed here.
Faculty Mentorship Reflected in Class OathEach year, the graduating class works to formulate its own version of the Oath of Hippocrates. This is a labor of love and commitment on the part of the students and, to a large extent, reflects the very positive role models they have worked with here at the College of Medicine. Your mentorship is appreciated. Read the
2009 Class Oath to see how your influence has shaped this class of graduates.
Resources
June 17 Workshop Offers Tips for Improving Speaking Voice
The voice is one of the first things that people recognize. In fact, a positive speaking voice can play a huge role in transmitting the messages you wish to convey. The stronger and more eloquent your voice, the greater the likelihood of transmitting your content and your message effectively. A June 17 lunch and learn workshop on “How to Improve Your Speaking Voice” will focus on vocal clarity and will include vocal warm ups, diction exercises, and activities for pacing of speech as well as tongue twisters, vocal games, and simple exercises. Open to anyone who wants to improve the power, clarity, and confidence in his or her voice on Wednesday, June 17 in Room: 425A of the Human Resources building, South Campus Gateway Complex, 1590 N. High Street, from 12 noon until 1 p.m. Contact Keith Newton with questions.
Educational Leadership Positions
Mary Beth Fontana, MD, has been appointed to the Harry C. and Mary Elizabeth Powelson Professorship of Medicine. The Powelson Chair is designed to support the work of an outstanding faculty member in the area of medical student tutoring and mentorship. Congratulations to Dr. Fontana on receiving this prestigious honor.
Quinn Capers IV, MD, will take over leadership of the college’s recruiting efforts as Associate Dean for Admissions, effective immediately. Dr. Capers has been serving the college as clinical assistant professor and director of peripheral vascular interventions in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. His passion for medicine, mentoring and proactive recruiting were key factors in his appointment. He replaces Don Batisky, MD, who recently left Ohio State to assume a faculty position at Emory University. The College welcomes Dr. Capers to his new post.
D. Joanne Lynn, MD, will assume the position of Associate Dean for Student Life on July 1. Dr. Lynn has been a faculty member since 1992 and was voted Professor of the Year in 2007. She is currently the preclinical neuroscience block director for the IP program, chair of the Med 1-2 student review subcommittee, and neurology clerkship director and faculty adviser to the student-run Honor and Professionalism Council. She has extensive experience in working with a diverse set of students and a reputation as an outstanding student advocate. Dr. Lynn replaces Linda Stone, MD, who will retire June 30, 2009. Congratulations, Dr. Lynn.
Lawrence Kirschner, MD, PhD, has been appointed Associate Director for the Medical Scientist Program (MD PhD Program) in the College of Medicine, effective May 1, 2009. Dr. Kirschner joined the OSU faculty in 2002 and has served as associate professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and the Human Cancer Genetics Program. He replaces Allan Yates, MD, PhD, as Associate Director of the MSP. Congratulations and welcome, Dr. Kirschner.
Recognition and Awards
Two recipients of the 2009 Ohio State University Awards were OSUMC faculty members. Jerry R. Mendell, MD, professor in the Department of Pediatrics and director of the Center for Gene Therapy at Nationwide’s Children’s Research Institute, received the 2009 University Distinguished Scholar Award. Jill Clutter, PhD, Assistant Professor of Clinical in the School of Allied Medical Professions, received the OSU 2009 Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching.
At the College of Medicine 2009 honors convocation held on June 4, awards were given to faculty for academic excellence and contributions to their professions. Among them the 2009Outstanding Teaching Award went to David P. Bahner, MD, Associate Professor-Clinical, Department of Emergency Medicine, for significant contributions to the education and teaching of medical students. View the list of faculty award winners in the 2009 Honors Convocation Book.
The senior class selected Donald L. Batisky, MD, as 2009 Professor of the Year, the highest honor given a faculty member from the graduating class. Dr. Batisky served as professor and associate dean for admissions and records prior to leaving Ohio State in April to join the faculty at Emory University’s Department of Pediatrics.
Educational Journal Club
Krupat E, Dienstag JL. “Commentary: Assessment Is an Educational Tool.” Academic Medicine, Vol. 84, No. 5 / May 2009, p 548-550
As educators, we are all required to assess our own and other’s performance. What is the true value of these efforts? This commentary is based on three articles in the May 2009 issue of Academic Medicine. All three address important issues in student assessment, from pass-fail grading in the preclinical years to standardized patient testing and remediation in the clinical years. The commentary authors suggest that assessment be designed to provide useful information for both faculty and students, while minimizing stress and competition and maximizing cooperative learning. They assert that assessment data need to be used as an educational tool and that consequences should be attached to performance. Assessment can be used as a tool for support and remediation; giving students tools for self-improvement; assisting them to be self-reflective; gaining insight into their strengths and weaknesses; and making them aware of available resources, when necessary. If this commentary piques your interest, you may want to read one or more of the articles below, which are accessible via the journal’s
Table of Contents. (Use
this link if you are off campus.):
Hauer KE, Teherani A, Kerr KM, Irby DM, O’Sullivan PS. Consequences within medical schools for students with poor performance on a medical school standardized patient comprehensive assessment. Acad Med. 2009;84:663– 668
White CB, Ross PT, Gruppen LD. Remediating students’ failed OSCE performances at one school: The effects of self assessment, reflection, and feedback. Acad Med. 2009;84:651– 654
Bloodgood RA, Short JG, Jackson JM, Martindale JR. A change to pass/fail grading in the first two years at one medical school results in improved psychological well-being. Acad Med. 2009;84:655– 662
Upcoming Seminars
Wednesday, June 17, 2009“Direct Observation of Competence,” Sorabh Khandelwal, MD
12:00 pm, 400 A&B Prior Health Sciences Library
Contact:
Megan L. Rock
Wednesday, July 15, 2009“Technology in Healthcare Education,” Speakers: Doug Danforth, MD; Larry Hurtubise, MA
12:00 pm, 400 Prior Health Sciences Library
Contact:
Megan L. Rock
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