Transforming health care through leadership ducation
Vol. I ,Issue 8
News
iPod Touch Puts OSU Med Students on Cutting Edge of Learning, Patient Care
Over the next two years, every Ohio State medical student will be using a standard iPod Touch equipped with specific medical software programs to facilitate learning and improve patient care. In a recent pilot study conducted by OSU Medical Center IS and the Center for Knowledge Management, students who were trained on the device found it a valuable tool for accessing a wide variety of online materials from multiple sources. Faculty members who have been using the iPod Touch are encouraged to share suggestions for useful programs with colleagues. Submit suggestions to EducationInAction@osumc.edu
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.
Awards and Recognition
2008 OSU Health Education Excellence Award Winners Named
Among the 2008 OSU Health Education Excellence Award Winners for individual or community health education efforts were Glen Aukerman, MD, Professor of Family Medicine, OSU Center for Integrative Medicine, for his service to OSU’s Center for Integrative Medicine. Also receiving awards were Hari Sharma, MD, Professor Emeritus of Pathology; Linda Chun, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor; Joel Wood, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine; and Anita Ndife, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine. View the complete list.
Ginny L. Bumgardner, MD PhD, Associate Dean for Research Education & Graduate Studies, Professor of Surgery, and Director of the Masters of Medical Science Program, has been invited to serve on the Graduate Council formed to advise the Dean of The Ohio State University Graduate School. The Graduate Council is a revision of the former Council on Research and Graduate Studies and will serve as an advisory group to the dean of the graduate school to establish, initiate and publish rules and policies governing graduate programs. Read More about the Graduate Council.
Larry Schlesinger MD, Associate Director of the College of Medicine Medical Scientist Program and Director of the Center for Microbial Interface Biology and Division of Infectious Diseases, has been appointed to The Ohio State University Task Force on the Biological & Life Sciences by OSU Vice President and Provost Joseph Alutto. This university-wide leadership committee is charged with the task of making recommendations which will facilitate Ohio State’s enormous potential to be a world leader in graduate education and research in biological and life sciences. Read More.
Allan Yates, MD, PhD, Program Director of the College of Medicine Medical Scientist Program, and Chair of the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) Group on Graduate Research Education and Training (GREAT) Steering Committee, has organized the 2008 annual GREAT meeting, which was held October 2-5, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. The GREAT Group provides professional development to, and fosters the exchange of, information and ideas among the faculty and administrative leaders of biomedical PhD, MD-PhD and postdoctoral programs. Learn more about GREAT.
Ginny L. Bumgardner, MD, PhD, was selected to serve as a member of the Allergy, Immunology & Transplantation Research Committee (AITRC) study section of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID). This NIH study section reviews applications for K series and T32 training grants. Read more about NIAID training and career support.
Drs. Philip Binkley, Ginny Bumgardner and Larry Schlesinger have accepted appointments to the national Clinical & Translational Science Award Education & Career and Development Committee (CTSA ECDC) as representatives of OSU. Dr. Bumgardner is a member of the ECDC Mentoring subcommittee, which will provide a forum for the advancement of integrated and interdisciplinary education, training and career development in Clinical and Translational Science. The committee also serves as a clearing house for novel concepts, methodologies and approaches in curriculum development, program development, clinical research training, recruitment and retention. Read More.
Educational Journal Club
Skiba, D. J., H. R. Connors, and P. R. Jeffries. “Information Technologies and the Transformation of Nursing Education.” Nursing Outlook 56 (5), (2008): 225-30.
Higher education is facing new challenges with the emergence of the Internet and other information and communication technologies. This article describes three major challenges facing nursing educators as well as all health science educators. The first challenge is incorporating the Institute of Medicine's recommendation of five core competencies for all health professionals. The second focuses on the preparation of nurses to practice in informatics-intensive healthcare environments. And the third is implementing the use of emerging technologies, such as Web 2.0 tools, to help bridge the gap between the next generation and faculty in nursing schools.
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
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
“Not All Cases Are Created Equal: Tailoring Cases to Your Needs,” Tammy Gutierrez, MD
12:00 pm., Prior Health Sciences Library, Room 400 A&B
In medicine, clinical cases are one of our most important teaching tools, but it is sometimes difficult to decide how best to incorporate cases into the diversity of teaching environments we encounter. This session will discuss a variety of ways to use clinical cases to illustrate different teaching points and provide a rudimentary roadmap for selecting and writing cases appropriate for your teaching style.
One (1) hour of Category I CME credit is available. To enroll please e-mail Arlinda.Perryman@osumc.edu.
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Wednesday November 19, 2008
SMART Seed Program Information Session, presented by Digital Union and SMART Technologies
3:00-4 pm, Learning Collaboration Studio, 060 Science and Engineering Library SE (basement), 175 W 18th Ave.
Sign up for this information session to learn about OSU’s Digital Union SEED program in which ten faculty are selected to work with SMART Boards, Sympodiums and Airliners in their classrooms throughout Spring Quarter 2009. No prior experience or training is necessary. For more information and to register visit http://digitalunion.osu.edu/smart
Friday, November 21, 2008
1:00 p.m., 160 Meiling Hall.
Dr. Gerald Buckberg, a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon and OSU alumnus, will discuss his role in helping develop a revolutionary theory on the formation and function of the heart. You’ll also enjoy hearing about his collaboration with a dance company to set his theory of the helical heart in motion. Dr. Buckberg’s talk will be followed by a Q & A session as well as a viewing of the “Cardiac Dance.” Read more. RSVP by November 19 at roopa.thakur@osumc.edu.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
"From Concept to Commercialization: Maximizing the Potential of Translational Research,” President E. Gordon Gee, PhD, and Steven Gabbe, MD
11:30 am-4:35 pm, Biomedical Research Tower, 460 W. 12th. Ave.
Hosted by OSU Medical Center's Office of Translational and Applied Research and TechColumbus, this symposium is designed to raise awareness of the resources available to Ohio State faculty members to protect and maximize the value of translational research discoveries. Join OSU President E. Gordon Gee, PhD, and Steven Gabbe, MD, CEO of OSU Medical Center; meet experts in technology transfer and venture development; and listen to faculty members and inventors who have had success in partnering with these programs. Read more. Register on line.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
"Is it possible to pick good residents?: A Review of the Evidence on Resident Selection and Workshop on Designing a Resident Selection Process", Matthew J. Zirwas, MD
12:15 -1:15 pm, 1213 Ross Heart Hospital
It has been said that the most important, if not the only important, assessment that occurs in a residency program is the assessment of applicants to the program. Although there is a great deal of tradition and speculation about which factors predict that an applicant will be an outstanding resident, there is relatively little evidence about which factors should be considered or how heavily to consider each factor. In this workshop, the different factors that can be considered will be reviewed, along with the evidence regarding their validity as predictors of resident performance. An interactive exercise will follow, in which attendees will have the opportunity to begin designing a resident selection process tailored to their residency program. To register, contact matt.zirwas@osumc.edu.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
“Health Sciences Students in the Digital Age: Why can't they be like we were?”, Diane Skiba, PhD
10:30 a.m., Medical Heritage Center, 5th Floor, Prior Health Sciences Library
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.
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