Transforming health care through leadership education
Vol. I ,Issue 9
Resources
Writing Across the Curriculum: Assessing Student Learning Through Writing
Having students reflect on course materials and course activities can provide you with a picture of how students are learning as well as let you know if there are aspects of your course that might need fine-tuning. The Center for the Study of Teaching and Writing can help you develop effective and efficient strategies for teaching writing in your courses. Read more
Educational Leadership Positions
Faculty Tutors Sought
The Office of Student Life in the College of Medicine is seeking several faculty members to tutor medical students. Faculty who possess an MD or PhD and are able to devote six to eight hours per week to provide academic tutoring on a one-to-one basis and in a group setting may submit a curriculum vita and letter of interest to Carla Granger in 242 Meiling Hall, or via e-mail at Carla.granger@osumc.edu.
Recognition and Awards
Mentorship
Medical student Corey Clay, under the mentorship of Dr. Larry Schlesinger and Dr. John Gunn, has been awarded the Ohio State University Presidential Fellowship, which recognizes outstanding scholarship and research ability. The fellowship is the most competitive and prestigious scholarly recognition provided by the OSU Graduate School http://www.gradsch.osu.edu/Depo/PDF/PresFellowAnnounce.pdf.
Education Journal Club
Strategies for Assessing and Reporting Professional Behaviors, How Far Have We Come?
Judy A. Shea, et. al., Professionalism in Clerkships: An Analysis of MSPE Commentary, Academic Medicine, Vol. 83, No. 10 / October 2008 Supplement, S1-4
Based on a content analysis, of 293 Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPEs) for 2005 graduates Shea and others concluded that “Most professionalism comments in MSPEs are generic and somewhat bland, tending to be about students’ collegial interactions and hard work. More detail and breadth may be facilitated by wider use of behavior-centered evaluation in clerkships.”
The 2002 AAMC Guidelines for Preparation of the MSPE (dean’s letters) called for a new Appendix “to contain information supplementary to the body of the MSPE regarding the assessment of the student’s performance relative to his or her peers in the area of professional attributes.” The guidelines further specified the following professional attributes be considered: 1. ability to treat patients with compassion; 2. honesty and integrity; 3. respect for others; 4. ability to act as an advocate for patients; 5. communication skills; and 6. commitment to putting the needs of others before one’s own needs.”
This article is available through the E-Journals on the Prior Health Sciences Web Site (use this link if you are off campus).
Upcoming Seminars
Thursday, December 11, 2008
“Health Sciences Students in the Digital Age: Why can't they be like we were?”, Diane Skiba, PhD
Location: Medical Heritage Center, 5th Floor, Prior Health Sciences Library, 10:30 a.m.,
Join us for a discussion with Diane Skiba, PhD, FAAN, FACMI, professor at the UCD School of Nursing, well known for her contributions to teaching that include the resourceful use of technology and her insightful innovation in bringing it to the classroom. Dr. Skiba will discuss the challenges faced by higher education today with the emergence of the Internet and other information and communication technologies. Read more. RSVP to broush@con.ohio-state.edu.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
“When you need the WHOLE class to know: Engaging Large Group Presentations”
Speaker: Dr. Robert Dephilip
Date:
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Prior Health Sciences Library Room 400 A&B
What makes a large group presentation, memorable teaching and learning? Today it is more important than ever to make all student interactions effective. This session will discuss a variety of ways to make your large group presentations more effective.
One (1) hour of Category I CME credit is available To enroll please e-mail Arlinda.Perryman@osumc.edu
December 8, 2008 – January 23, 2009
“OPENING DOORS: Contemporary African American Academic Surgeons Traveling Exhibition”
OPENING DOORS is a traveling exhibition celebrating the contributions of African American pioneers in academic surgery. Using historical and contemporary images, the exhibit offers a glimpse into the lives and achievements of academic surgeons who exemplify excellence in their fields of medicine and medical education. The exhibit is a collaborative effort between the National Library of Medicine and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture.
Exhibit: December 8, 2008 – January 23, 2009
Monday-Friday, 9a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed on OSU holidays)
Free and open to the public
Scheduled Events
January 15: Panel Discussion
Complimentary luncheon and panel discussion with African American surgeons from central Ohio
RSVP by January 7 at www.medicine.osu.edu/alumni. (click on “events”)
January 22: Maurice Mullet Forum
Complimentary dinner and presentation of oral histories by guest lecturer Alvin Jackson, MD, Director, Ohio Department of Health
RSVP by January 19 at www.medicine.osu.edu/alumni. (click on “events”)
Location
OSU Medical Heritage Center
Fifth Floor, Prior Health Science Library
376 West 10th Ave.
More information is available on line at http://mhc.med.ohio-state.edu/ or by calling (614) 292-9966.
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