Core Competencies for Medical Educators
The Invitation
To: Faculty of CHM
From: William C. Wadland, M.D., M.S.Associate Dean, CHM Faculty Affairs and Development
RE: 2006 CHM Faculty Development Series – Limited Enrollment
CHM's Office of Faculty Affairs and Development is sponsoring a new faculty development series titled Core Competencies for Medical Educators. Our goal in this series is to address core skills for teaching and evaluating medical students. As you will note below, Dr. Stephen Yelon and others have agreed to share their expertise in this arena.
If you are interested in attending, complete the attached registration form. It is important to RSVP (deadline is 7 days prior to each event) as lunch is being provided and space is limited.
We welcome all of you who are able to attend these sessions, which begin February 20, 2006.
The Class Series
Core Competencies for Medical Educators:
A CHM Faculty Development Series
Offered by the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs & Development, this new series is designed for all CHM campus and community faculty. The overall goal of the series is to address core skills for teaching and evaluating medical students. Sessions will be held on Monday afternoons between February and May. All sessions will be conducted in Room E-4 Fee Hall. Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon, and the sessions begin at 12:30 pm sharp. Reservations are required as space is limited.
1. Principles of Effective Instruction
February 20, 2006, Dr. Stephen Yelon 12:30-3:30 pm.
Dr. Yelon will present a series of principles for effective instruction, derived from over 35 years of studying both effective clinical and classroom faculty. These principles will assist in understanding the reasons for teaching a certain way, designing new instruction creatively, and redesigning existing instruction. By the end of the session, participants will be able to recognize the use (or absence or misuse) of the principles in instruction.
2. Tips and Tools for Effective Ambulatory Precepting March 20, 2006, Dr. Gary Ferenchick, 12:30-3:00 pm.
Dr. Ferenchick will present tools and strategies for effective precepting of trainees in the ambulatory setting, discussing and demonstrating case-based teaching methods, the steps in being a “One Minute Preceptor” and the RIME evaluation framework. Video vignettes and cases will be used during this workshop.
3. Clinical Evaluation
April 17, 2006, Dr. Christopher Reznich, 12:30-3:30 pm.
Dr. Reznich will present a useful framework for evaluating medical students and residents in clinical settings. Topics will include evaluation purposes, content, and methods. Common rater errors and evaluation issues will also be addressed.
4. Providing Constructive Feedback to Learners
May 15, 2006, Dr. William Anderson, 12:30-2:30 pm.
Providing meaningful feedback to learners is essential to improving their clinical performance. Dr. Anderson will present how and when to provide feedback, related issues, and how to prepare for formal feedback sessions.
Registration form (Word)
For additional information contact:
Maribeth A. Foltz MM, Director
CHM Faculty Affairs & Development
Michigan State University
A101 East Fee Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 432-8722
e-mail: Maribeth.Foltz@hc.msu.edu
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