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Teaching Academy Annual Report

We are proud to share the Annual Report for the Teaching Academy. In the report you will find examples of how Teaching Academy members, the Teaching Academy office team, and collaborating colleagues from UVM and Nuvance Health, have contributed to the mission of the Teaching Academy “to become a community of educators that leads educational innovation and scholarship by fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and promoting faculty members' pursuit of education excellence and scholarship.” This report reflects activity from July 2022 through June 2023.

2024 Frymoyer Scholars Program Call for Proposals

Through the Frymoyer Scholars Program, the John W. and Nan P. Frymoyer Fund for Medical Education supports physicians and nurses who are actively engaged in teaching University of Vermont medical and nursing students and who embody the best qualities of the clinician teacher. The program is an investment in outstanding medical education and promotes teaching that emphasizes the art of interprofessional collaborative patient care. More details about the program can be found via the website links below. 

We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity by submitting a proposal. Applications for 2024 are due by March 1, 2024. The program has funded 62 projects over the past 23 years. The results accomplished by Frymoyer Scholars have enhanced the learning experience of our students and improved patient care. We look forward to more award-winning projects this upcoming year. 

• Frymoyer Scholars Program on the Teaching Academy website: http://www.med.uvm.edu/teachingacademy/frymoyerscholarsprogram
• Click here for the 2024 Frymoyer Scholars Program Call for Proposals

Research Mentor Training

Tuesday, March 19 & Thursday, March 21, 2024
8:00 AM; Noon both days; Location: MedEd 300/Reardon
This two-part workshop is based on the national Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER) mentor training curriculum, Entering Mentoring. Please register to improve your skills in effective communication and feedback, aligning expectations, diversity, fostering independence, and more. Registrants will be sent materials before the event. [Please note this is an in-person only event.] Facilitated by Katie Huggett, PhD and Michael Toth, PhD. REGISTER HERE! Questions? Contact: Eileen MacIntosh, Administration Support Coordinator.

Teaching Academy Publication Stipend

The Teaching Academy at the Larner College of Medicine sustains and supports an interprofessional/interdisciplinary community of educators who value the scholarship of teaching and learning while facilitating educator development; improve the efficiency and quality of medical education through collaboration and scholarship; and promote an academic environment that increases the value and impact of educators locally, regionally, and nationally.

The Teaching Academy is pleased to announce a new stipend dedicated to helping Teaching Academy Members defray publication costs of up to $500 for manuscripts on healthcare or medical education-related topics accepted for publication in education journals or education-focused sections of relevant academic journals. Visit the Teaching Academy website for details. 

Save-the-Date for the “Anatomy Of” Art Exhibit by Mary Lacy 

Tuesday, February 6, 2024; 6:00 – 8:00 pm; Hoehl Gallery at the Larner College of Medicine
Join us for the Larner College of Medicine inaugural artist exhibit featuring local artist, Mary Lacy, and works from her latest collection, “Anatomy Of.” Ms. Lacy’s collection features work exploring the dichotomous wonders and limitations of the human body, several of which will be on display at the Larner College of Medicine. Additional information coming soon.

Spring Writing Retreat for Medical Educators

Friday, March 22, 2024; 9am-1pm. Are you working on a manuscript? Planning a grant or conference proposal? Do you need time to focus on updates to your CV, personal statement, or teaching portfolio? This half-day retreat will feature dedicated writing time, plus coaching on goal setting, and consultation time with experts on topics such as research design, writing, literature searching, and more.  Click here for more information. REGISTER HERE

Focus Blue and Rewards Card Programs for Research Participants

U.S. Bank Focus Blue and Rewards cards are compensation options that allow research participants to use funds however they like, through a physical or digital pre-loaded card. Focus Blue and Rewards programs are similar but separate programs that allow researchers to pay participants with a pre-loaded Visa card. Plastic and digital cards are available, and physical cards can be customized with the participants' names (for ongoing studies) or instant-issued without names. The cards can be used anywhere that accepts payments from Visa.  The Focus Blue program is at no cost.  The Rewards program costs $1.00 per card (plastic or virtual).  

More information can be found at the following website:  https://legacy.drup2.uvm.edu/finance/focus-blue-and-rewards-card-programs-research-participants

The Disbursement Center PurCard team partnered with the Research Protections Office to update information on Compensation from UVM Funds.  IRB Policies and Procedures | Research Protections Office | The University of Vermont (uvm.edu) (section 8.1.4)

For additional information and questions, please email Purcard.Rewards@uvm.edu.  

Applications now open for award on learner-led climate solutions

The AAMC has collaborated with Health Care Without Harm to offer the Emerging Physician Leader Award, which recognizes medical students, residents, or fellows who have demonstrated a passion for sustainable climate solutions to protect health. Award recipients will receive a scholarship to attend CleanMed 2024 and a $1,000 grant to fund a project that supports physician and medical student action to reduce the environmental impact of health delivery and promote climate-smart health care through mitigation, resilience, and leadership. Applications are due Jan. 29, 2024. Read More

AAMC Webinar on Reimagining CQI: A Data-Driven Approach to Accreditation and Strategic Planning

Feb. 6; 1-2pm; Virtual. The pace of change in health care delivery models, advances in scientific knowledge and technology, and shifts in traditional revenue streams, demand re-imagination of the traditional approach to strategic planning at academic medical centers. Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), William Deming’s well known management model, essentially creates a data-driven approach to rapid and iterative planning and process improvement. CQI is a relatively new LCME accreditation requirement for medical schools. This webinar describes how this requirement is being designed to meet the institutional accreditation need and also inform strategic planning for operational efficiency and innovation in medical education. This session is sponsored by the GBA and GIP and is open to all AAMC constituents that would like to attend. Register Now

Questions about The Teaching Academy?
Please contact: teaching.academy@med.uvm.edu

Recent Publications by Teaching Academy Members

A Holistic Approach to Childhood Firearm Injuries
Pulcini CD, Hoffmann JA, Alpern ER, Chaudhary S, Ehrlich PF, Fein JA, Fleegler EW, Goyal MK, Hall M, Jeffries KN, Myers R, Sheehan KM, Zamani M, Zima BT, Hargarten S; CHARGE Group. A Holistic Approach to Childhood Firearm Injuries. Pediatrics. 2023 Dec 13:e2023063322. doi: 10.1542/peds.2023-063322

COVID-19 disease among children and young adults enrolled in the North American Pediatric Renal Trials and Collaborative Studies registry
Twichell S, Ashoor I, Boynton S, Dharnidharka V, Kizilbash S, Erez DL, Smith J; NAPRTCS Investigators. COVID-19 disease among children and young adults enrolled in the North American Pediatric Renal Trials and Collaborative Studies registry. Pediatr Nephrol. 2023 Dec 11. doi: 10.1007/s00467-023-06241-0

Recent Publications to Note

Pete and the Missing Scissors: a primary literature-focused case study that highlights the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on splicing
Harrington M, Lane A, Yencha C, Kelly-Rajan K, Ott LE. Pete and the Missing Scissors: a primary literature-focused case study that highlights the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on splicing. Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education. 2023 Nov 15:e00123-23. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1128/jmbe.00123-23

Defining the Roles and Responsibilities for the Vice Chair for Academic Affairs/Faculty Development in Radiology
Hecht EM, Robbins JB, Desser TS, Grist TM, Min RJ, Catanzano TM, Slanetz PJ. Defining the Roles and Responsibilities for the Vice Chair for Academic Affairs/Faculty Development in Radiology. Academic Radiology. 2023 Apr 12. DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2023.03.015

Beyond the Imodium, a One Health Discussion on Diarrhea and the Impact of Climate Change
Park GL, Sander WE, Martenies SE. et al. Beyond the Imodium, a One Health Discussion on Diarrhea and the Impact of Climate Change. Med.Sci.Educ. 33, 1049–1053 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40670-023-01865-1

Beyond Reflection: Improving Physician Teaching Practice Through Self-Study
Anderson LN. Beyond Reflection: Improving Physician Teaching Practice Through Self-Study. Fam Med. 2023;55(10):699-699. https://doi.org/10.22454/FamMed.2023.229781.

Everything in Moderation: How to Lead Scholarly Sessions at Academic and Scientific MeetingsCoates W. Everything in Moderation: How to Lead Scholarly Sessions at Academic and Scientific Meetings. Academic Medicine ():10.1097/ACM.0000000000005553, November 27, 2023. DOI: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000005553

Ethical use of artificial intelligence in health professions education: AMEE Guide No. 158
Masters K. Ethical use of artificial intelligence in health professions education: AMEE Guide No. 158. Medical Teacher. 2023 Jun 3;45(6):574-84. https://doi.org/10.1080/0142159X.2023.2186203

The fundamentals of artificial intelligence in medical education research: AMEE Guide No. 156
Tolsgaard MG, Pusic MV, Sebok-Syer SS, Gin B, Svendsen MB, Syer MD, Brydges R, Cuddy MM, Boscardin CK. The fundamentals of artificial intelligence in medical education research: AMEE Guide No. 156. Medical Teacher. 2023 Jun 3;45(6):565-73. https://doi.org/10.1080/0142159X.2023.2180340

Fundamentals of randomized designs: AMEE Guide No. 128
Horsley T, Custers EJ, Tolsgaard MG. Fundamentals of randomized designs: AMEE Guide No. 128. Medical Teacher. 2020 May 3;42(5):486-92. https://doi.org/10.1080/0142159X.2019.1681389

Music in medical education: A critical interpretive synthesis
Orchard AR, Sitoh J, Wyatt A, Moore M. Music in medical education: A critical interpretive synthesis. Med Educ. 2023 Dec 27. doi: 10.1111/medu.15255 Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38149320.

The Relationship Between Program and Applicant Characteristics With Applicant Program Signals in the 2022 Residency Recruitment Cycle: Findings From Three Specialties
LaFemina J, Rosman IS, Wallach SL, Wise PE, Smink DS, Fletcher L. The Relationship Between Program and Applicant Characteristics With Applicant Program Signals in the 2022 Residency Recruitment Cycle: Findings From Three Specialties. Acad Med. 2023 Dec 19. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000005586. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38113444.

Human dissection for anesthesiology resident training augments anatomical knowledge and clinical skills
Maffucci P, Park CH, Shirur M, Hyers B, Levine AI, Katz D, Burnett GW, Laitman JT. Human dissection for anesthesiology resident training augments anatomical knowledge and clinical skills. Anat Sci Educ. 2023 Dec 20. doi: 10.1002/ase.2364. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38124364.

January 2024

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

Snow Season Education Retreat

January 18-19, 2024

A two-day, hybrid education retreat featuring a plenary, poster session, workshops, and networking. This event is open to all UVM Larner College of Medicine faculty, students, and staff at all teaching sites in the University of Vermont Health Network. Visit the Teaching Academy website to see the schedule and register!

And don’t forget about the Teaching Academy Induction and Award Ceremony on Wednesday, January 17, 4-5pm, Sullivan Classroom.

Registration closes 1/15/24.

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