Want to Know What People Had to Say About the Ideas Presented at the Curriculum Retreat? Data Results Are In!

Curriculum retreat survey data analysis is complete! To review the summary of the findings and to learn how the data will be incorporated into the designing of curriculum renewal, please click here.

Save the Date - Visiting Professor Shobhina Chheda, MD, MPH

Dr. Shobhina Chheda, Associate Dean for Medical Education at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health will be visiting our campus as a visiting professor on Monday, March 18 - Tuesday, March 19, 2019 to present on the topic of a Coaching Program. To learn more about the session overview, objectives, and to RSVP, click here. To view the flyer, click here.

Mark your calendar- Dr. Kirsten Broadfoot to visit WUSM

Please mark your calendar as Dr. Kirsten Broadfoot of the University of Colorado, Denver will be on campus Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2, 2019. The 3-part workshop series will cover topics on communication skills, curriculum design and delivery and challenging gender norms in interactions with others. To RSVP, click here. To view the flyer, click here.

Academy of Educators Faculty Development Opportunities

Join the Academy of Educators at Washington University's Director of Teacher Development, Dr. Dominique Cosco, as she presents the Curriculum Writing Bootcamp workshop series. To learn more and RSVP, please click here. Applications for participation in The Academy of Educators will open later this Spring. More information will be available in upcoming OE Newsletters.

Save the Date for a Listening Session with Dr. Sheree Wilson

The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is hosting a series of listening sessions where you will have an opportunity to communicate your observations and ideas about the climate and culture of WUSM with the Associate Vice Chancellor and Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Dr. Sherree Wilson. Click here to learn more and to register.

WUSM Faculty Commencement Invitation

Lisa Moscoso, MD, Ph.D, Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Professor of Pediatrics formally invites all faculty to attend the commencement celebrations for the Class of 2019. Click here for the invitation and RSVP.

Save the Date - Med School Musical

The 14th Annual Med School Musical: Shrek the Musical, a completely student-run show, is coming up! Save the date so you don't miss the chance to see this wonderful show! The musical will run Thursday, March 21 - Sunday, March 23, 8:00 pm nightly in the St. Louis College of Pharmacy's auditorium. Click here to purchase tickets.

Reminder to Submit Loeb Fellow Applications

The Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Teaching Fellows program provides fellows the opportunity to implement ideas that augment the education of medical students and residents. Initiated in 2004 with a gift from Carol and Jerome Loeb and supported by The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, the program was established to advance clinical education at WUSM by honoring faculty committed to clinical excellence and education, and encouraging teaching excellence to residents and students. To learn more about the process, the selection committee, current and previous Loeb Fellows and when the application cycle is open, click here.

Director of Wellness for GME position now open

The Director of Wellness for Graduate Medical Education (GME) will report directly to the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education and will work closely in collaboration with a number of key individuals and stakeholders. The overarching goal of this position is to develop the training, education, mentoring, and support necessary to build infrastructure and initiatives to address house staff wellness, burnout, depression, suicide, substance abuse, and fatigue issues throughout the Washington University/Barnes Jewish Hospital/St Louis Children’s Hospital GME consortium. Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Rebecca McAlister at: mcalisterr@wustl.edu. Apply at: https://facultyopportunities.wustl.edu/Posting/Detail/1010368.

Dr. Laurie Punch named Director of Medical Student Community Engagement

Dr. Laurie Punch, a trauma surgeon at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, has been selected to serve as the Director of Medical Student Community Engagement. Dr. Punch will help design and implement a longitudinal community engagement medical student curriculum. Read more.

Promotions

Congratulations to Dean Kathy Diemer for her promotion to Professor of Medicine. Dean Diemer is also the Assistant Dean of Career Counseling. Congratulations to Dean Lisa Moscoso for her promotion to Professor of Medicine. Dean Moscoso is also the Associate Dean for Student Affairs.

Check It Out: CIPE Newsletter

The Center for Inter-professional Practice and Education (CIPE) Winter 2019 Update has officially been released. To review the material, you can view the newsletter e-mail directly or view the CIPE website.

Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum Renewal

The DPT Program Curriculum Renewal Retreat, “The Future of Physical Therapy,” took place in January. Faculty from across the professions within the School, staff, clinical, and community partners came together to discuss questions about the future role of the Physical Therapist in society and the education needed for this role. For additional information, or to get involved please contact Steven Ambler sambler@wustl.edu.

Office of Medical Student Research Grants

Dr. Koong-Nah Chung has recently accepted $21,000 in grants on behalf of the Office of Medical Student Research. Grants awarded include: The Kuchnir Scholar grant, a WUSTL Office of the Provost grant and a grant from the Meharry Office of the President. The aforementioned grants will go toward supporting students in the 2019 WUSM Meharry Summer Research Program.

Doctor of Physical Therapy Awards

Congratulations to DPT students Jake Raecker, Quenten Hooker and Nicole Erbes for their honors and awards received this past month. For more information and details regarding each award, please click here.

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