The purpose of this session is to introduce the use of focus groups, a qualitative methodology, to illuminate the lived experiences of participants, and to describe findings from recent UF studies. Presenter: Linda Behar-Horenstein, PhD Date: November 12, 2015 Time: 5:00pm to 6:30pm…
In addition to patient care, scholarship, and other educational activities, Graduate Medical Education (GME) can play a vital role in contributing to the overall success of your department. As such, the negotiation and relationship between the program director and department chair are vital. A better understanding of…
Participants will discuss the purpose and required components of an Educational Portfolio. Participants will learn how to use an educational portfolio to describe teaching activities, to reflect upon accomplishments, and to set goals for the future. In addition, the portfolio format required by the UF College of…
The Educational Scholarship Program (ESP) is excited to present a new online series of educational research skills development seminars during the UF 2017-2018 academic year. This seminar series is intended to provide knowledge necessary to understand the purposes and processes of education research, and to help UF faculty to…
This workshop will give participants the opportunity to review the peer evaluation of teaching process and to enhance their skills as peer evaluators. Learning objectives: Discuss the definition, benefits and limitations of peer evaluation of teaching List the attributes of an effective peer evaluator Use a structured observation form to…
The ACGME’s accreditation system has undergone major changes. What once included biopic visits based upon accreditation cycle lengths (most program were visited and reviewed once every 4-5 years) has now changed to a system of continuous oversight and annual accreditation. Components now include a 10-year self-study visit…
Graduate Medical Education(GME) is expensive. Medicare spends $9.8 billion, Medicaid spends $3.9 billion and the VA spends $1.4 billion to support GME. Hospitals, medical schools, states and local government spend money as well. With the variable funding streams and the number of entities involved financing GME is…
This session will provide an overview of the life of a faculty member at the UF COM and identify key accomplishments that will establish success as well as potential pitfalls that can derail academic progress. Resources and suggestions will be discussed. Objectives: By participating in the workshop, faculty will…
Presented by Rob Hatch, MD, MPH, Professor of Community Health and Family Medicine and 2015 Clinical Science Teacher of the Year. Objectives: Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to Recognize the need to know their audience Identify pearls of effective teaching techniques in clinical settings Reflect…
Objectives: By participating in the workshop, faculty will be able to… Survey areas of strengths and weaknesses and identify what to focus on for short and long term accomplishment Access a template for an individual development or action plan Employ “S.M.A.R.T.ER” goals Structure your individual plan to serve as…
