Other Educational Opportunities

Introduction to the Practice of Medicine (IPM)

The Introduction to The Practice of Medicine (IPM) is an online lecture series designed to increase the exposure of housestaff to non-traditional curricular topics mandated by the ACGME. All residents and fellows are required to complete the following two modules:

"Sleep Deprivation"
"The Impaired Physician"

Residents are also required to complete an additional eight modules (for a total of ten modules completed) during their training. Fellows are encouraged to participate in the lecture series.

In addition, all trainees must annually complete four (4) compliance modules. Each module is followed by a post-assessment and is available 24 hours a day.

Any questions regarding the IPM Lecture Series can be directed to ipm@osumc.edu.

Master of Science in Medical Science

The MS in Medical Science is a 45 credit hour degree program designed for trainees interested in pursuing a career in academic medicine. This degree provides an opportunity for promising clinically trained individuals to develop into independent biomedical academicians, and to facilitate the transition from postdoctoral training to a career as an independent investigator and educator. The program can be completed in 5 quarters during the fellowship research time. Approval of Program Director and GME Office required prior to beginning the program.

Requirements:
MD or DO degree
Concurrent enrollment in an OSU or Children’s Hospital training program.
GPA of 3.0 in all undergraduate and previous graduate work

Contact:
Jean Hart, Ph.D Director Graduate Medical Education
Graduate Medical Education Office
125 Doan Hall
293-7862

MPH in Clinical Investigation

A two year Master of Public Health with a specialization in Clinical Investigation and Outcome Research for residents, fellows, and junior faculty members who are interested in receiving formal training in conducting clinical investigations and health outcomes evaluations. This 57 credit hour program is part of the School of Public Health. Approval of Program Director and GME Office required prior to beginning the program.

Contact:
Jeff Caswell, PhD, Associate Dean for Graduate Education School of Public Health
M-106 Starling Loving Hall
293-3907