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Successfully Training Innovative Lifelong Learners
News You Need - August 2015
Resources for single accreditation, research , professional development, and osteopathic prinicples and practice
SINGLE ACCREDITATION
On August 20, the ACGME Committee will host a Milestones Webinar. Click the link to register. (Providing an overview of the Milestones Project (including osteopathic milestones), Clinical Competency Committees, and an explanation of how the milestones are used in accreditation.) 

View webinars for each program and an overview for AOA programs transitioning to single accreditation here:
Single Accreditation System Webinar Series


RESEARCH MENTORSHIP
Research and scholarly activity is critical in the single accreditation system. Did you know we have a mentorship program for that? Click the link for the mentorship program and many other tools, including an online writing center, IRB assistance, assistance with formulating your research project, and more.
Still OPTI Research Mentorship

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Each month in our newsletter we feature a Professional Development Corner in the sidebar on the right. We also have these resources online:

OMM/OPP Video Lectures & Labs (Some new this month!)


Professional Development  
Resources page with videos and articles, plus links to free courses in Evidence-Based Medicine for residents and preceptors

 
OMM & OPP Guide
Links to OMM & OPP resources through A.T. Still Memorial Library


DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER!
Please call as soon as possible to reserve your *FREE spot in the Intensive Review & Practical Prep in Kirksville, MO, on October 21, 2015.  (*Registration fee for Still OPTI affiliated faculty and trainees is covered by Still OPTI.) Details below!

Full Course Description & Registration 
or
Discount Details for OPTI Members Only
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For Residents
Core Competency Lectures

Take a look at last year's library and watch for new lectures this year:
See all 2014-2015 lectures
See what's coming up for 15-16


Research Assistance - New money now available!
It's a near year for the Still OPTI Resident Research & Scholarly Activity Award (with money for travel, materials, etc.), and funds are limited. Apply today!
Award Application 

 
For Faculty & Program Directors
Professional Development Corner
It's early in a new student year. Have you set clear expectations? Did you tell your learners what your expectations are? Have you ensured they understood them? Learn more here:
Seven Steps to Setting Clear Expectations:
1. Make expectations clear to yourself
2. Know where you need expectations
3. Understand why
4. Meet and discuss
5. Make it mutual
6. Write it down
7. Get agreement and commitment
The best road to outcomes you expect is setting a clear road map! Good luck!

Upcoming Events
Still OPTI Committees
August 25, 7:30 a.m. CT GMEC-OGME
October 31 Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Symposium, Kirksville MO


JOB OPENINGS
Still OPTI is looking for applicants for the following positions. Please click the link for the full listing:

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