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A newsletter for research & medical education April 2008
 

EVENTS

= Outside Baystate faculty development= Faculty Development *=Eligible for AMA PRA Cat 1 Credits

April
3
Thur
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location:

TUSM Sackler 207–208
faculty developmentEffective Small Group Discussion*
Explore small group case-based teaching techniques. Learn methods for using questions to promote learning and understand the use of non-question techniques to promote learning.
  5:00 - 6:00 pm
Location:
Lahey Clinic Alumni Auditorium
faculty developmentEvaluation and Feedback
This session will include a special focus on how to observe peers giving feedback. This model is used in the Clinical Skills Interclerkship (CSI) and all CSI faculty are strongly encouraged to attend.
9
Wed
7:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location:
Baystate Health Education Center at Whitney Ave
faculty developmentClinical Skills Interclerkship Faculty Development: Clinical Peer Observation, Support, and Self-Evaluation (POSSE)*
Improve your peer-to-peer observation skills of Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs) during the TUSM Clinical Skills Interclerkship.
10
Thur
6:00 pm
Location:
Glassed-in area of Cafeteria
REACH Meeting
There will be 2 presentations:
  • South Africa Partners: Incubating Twins (MMS Project in South Africa)—Louis Fazen III, MD, MPH and N. Lynn Eckhert, MD, DrPH
  • Experience in the Navaho Hospital at Fort Defiance—Pui-Ying Iroh Tam, MD and Kenny Galloway, MD
14
Mon
noon – 1:00 pm
Location:
Chestnut 1 A/B
Schwartz Center Rounds
I Want IT All... (download pdf)
16
Wed
7:45 am
Location:
Lundy Boardroom
Ethics Committee Meeting
  7:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location:
TUSM
faculty developmentClinical Skills Interclerkship Faculty Development: Clinical Peer Observation, Support, and Self-Evaluation (POSSE)*
Improve your peer-to-peer observation skills of Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs) during the TUSM Clinical Skills Interclerkship.
May
2
Fri
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location:

TUSM Sackler 827
faculty developmentPractical Approaches to Precepting**
This day-long medical education conference focuses on practical approaches to precepting. The conference is geared toward clinicians who teach medical students in an ambulatory setting and all disciplines are encouraged to attend. hands-on workshops will be held in the morning with interactive workshops in the afternoon. Register online by April 14. (Download brochure)
** Participants in this conference can receive up to 7 hours in Category I credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award.
12
Mon
noon – 1:00 pm
Location:
Chestnut 1 A/B
Schwartz Center Rounds
I Want It All... (download pdf)
15
Thur
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location:
TUSM (Room TBD)
faculty developmentCulturally Competent Care*
Develop the skills to design programs in culturally competent care by examining a variety of program designs. Explore suggestions for institutional support and organization of culturally competent care education.
21
Wed
7:45 am
Location:
Lundy Boardroom
Ethics Committee Meeting
  7:00 – 9:00 am
Location:
Chestnut 2
WAAM Networking Breakfast
22
Thur
6:00 pm
Location:
Chicopee/Agawam Room
REACH: Public Health Issues Wrap-Up & Evaluation
29
Thur
noon – 1:00 pm
Location:
Chicopee/Agawam Room
WAAM: Sequencing—Physician Career Pathways
Speakers: Medicine Housestaff
Save the Date!

October 31 - November 5, 2008

Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Annual Meeting

Location: San Antonio, Texas


For more information, visit the AAMC website.

For the complete listing of TUSM Office of Educational Affairs & other Faculty Development opportunities offered within the next 3 months, see the Faculty Development page on Academic Affairs' e-Workplace site. Unless otherwise noted, contact Sharon Freeman to register at sharon.freeman@tufts.edu or 617-636-0891.


 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS



Academic Affairs Announces Office Relocations



Nominations for the Annual Award for Outstanding Achievements in Clinical Research Due April 4, 2008
Research Assistants, Regulatory Specialists, Coordinators and Managers Are Eligible



Call For Nominations for TUSM Standing Committees Due April 11, 2008



9th Annual Baystate Research Week May 20 - 23, 2008
Abstract Submission Deadline is Friday, April 11th



Nominations for the 10th Annual Schwartz Center Compassionate Caregiver Award Due April 18, 2008



Principal Investigators Encouraged to Attend Institutional Review Board (IRB) Meetings

EVENTS

= Outside Baystate


Thursday, April 3
faculty development Effective Small Group Discussion


Thursday, April 3
faculty development Evaluation & Feedback


Wednesday, April 9
faculty developmentClinical Skills Interclerkship Faculty development: Clinical Peer Observation, Support & Self-Evaluation (POSSE)


Thursday, April 10
REACH Meeting


Monday, April 14
Schwartz Center Rounds


Tuesday, April 15
Ethics Committee Meeting


Wednesday, April 16
faculty development Clinical Skills Interclerkship Faculty development: Clinical Peer Observation, Support & Self-Evaluation (POSSE)
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