Medical Education

Paul J. McDermott, Ph.D.Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Development

Email: mcdermp@musc.eduOffice: 789-6839

Medical Education Funding

COM Education Leadership

Deborah Deas, M.D., M.P.H.Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education

Donna Kern, M.D.Associate Dean for Curriculumin the Clinical Scienceskerndh@musc.edu

Debra Hazen-Martin, Ph.D.Associate Dean for Curriculumin the Basic Scienceshazenmad@musc.edu

Year 1 ThemesAUGUST May

Patient: Interviewing skills, Physical Diagnosis, Patient Diversity, Behavioral Science, Critical Thinking

STRUCTURE & FUNCTION Anatomy (gross, histology, embryology) –Physiology-Cell Biology

HOMEOSTASIS & REGULATION Neuroscience – Endocrinology – Genetics – Cellular Control

Biochemistry – Nutrition

Physician: Building a Life in Medicine, Wellness, Careers in Medicine, Professional Development

Fundamentals of Patient Care

MOLECULES & ENERGETICS

Year 1 BlocksAugust December

Foundations of Biomedical Science

Building blocksNomenclature

Musculoskeletal

Extremities/ control and mechanics of movement

Cardiovascular/Respiratory

Hematology

Synthesis

Synthesis

Synthesis

Problem

Solving

Problem

Solving

Problem

Solving

Renal and Gastro-intestinal

Urogenital and Reproductive

Cognition Synthesis

Application of basic science principals to clinical cases

Transition to disease states

Synthesis

Synthesis

Synthesis

Problem

Solving

Problem

Solving

Problem

Solving

Year 1 BlocksJanuary May

Any Block – any weekTime Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri

8:15 - 9:00 FREE

Break/ interactive

9:15 - 10:00

Break/ interactive

10:15 - 11:00

Break/ interactive

11:15 - 12:00

Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 A – FPC SGB – ReviewC – SDSD – SDS

A &DAnat.Lab

B –FPC SGC –Rev.

A – SDSB – SDSC – FPC SGD – Review

B&CAnat .Lab

A –RevB –SDSC –SDSD– FPC SG

Anat lab –both teams

2:00 – 3:00

3:00 – 4:00

4:00 – 5:00 A - PxDx B - PxDx

C - PxDx D - PxDx

Structure/function Homeostasis/regulation Molecules/Energ Fundamentals

FALL SPRING

Year 2

Year 3

Core Rotations – 6 weeksSelectives – 3 weeks

Fundamentals of Patient Care / Ethics

Year 4

Rotations and Electives – 4 weeks

Fundamentals of Patient Care / Ethics

Teaching Opportunities

• Small Group Preceptors

• Ethics

• Communication/Interviewing Skills

• Evidence-based Medicine

• Physical Diagnosis (bedside teaching and simulated-based teaching

• Procedures/Clinical Skills

• Genetics

• Neurosciences

ACADEMY OF MEDICAL EDUCATORS

The Academy of Medical Educators (AME) was established by the College of Medicine in June 2012 to provide a forum for training and mentoring of teachers and for recognition of exemplary faculty.

MISSION

Our mission is to support and enhance education withinthe College of Medicine by promoting high quality,innovative teaching in the classroom and clinical settings,and encouraging innovation with alternative methodologies.In addition, the Academy trains, develops, and rewards teachers, facilitating scholarly activities in education.

PURPOSE 1. Promote excellence in faculty educators in both basic sciences and clinical sciences through scholarship, collegial evaluation

and feedback, collaboration, and innovation.

2. Support development of faculty educators through training,mentoring and scholarship in teaching throughout their

academic careers.

 3. Establish proficiency in teaching and provide guidance to improve quality and effectiveness.

 4. Advance scholarly activity in education as a critical component of the educational mission of the College of Medicine.

 5. Sponsor activities that enhance medical education and faculty development, i.e., workshops, symposia and grants.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP• Teaching Portfolio - Develop and enhance teaching credentials

for tenure and promotions, share areas of teaching/education interests and expertise, and connect with collaborators.

• Mentoring Opportunities – Acquire mentors or serve as a mentor to enhance knowledge and skills in teaching.

• Faculty Development and Leadership – Participate in teaching and other educational activities, special programs, research

projects and travel awards.

• Peer Review and Guidance – Receive collegial evaluation andfeedback to improve quality and effectiveness of teaching.

• Collaborative Projects & AME Symposia – Interact within acommunity of educators who share common interests in

teaching and educational scholarship.

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

Domains:

• Teaching Activity • Curriculum Assessment and/or Development • Advising and Mentoring • Educational Leadership and Administration • Educational Research and Scholarship

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIESMentored Teaching Fellow: COM faculty who either are new to teaching and other educational activities or are interestedin teaching and educational scholarship. Members in this category will be focused on faculty development and mentorship to develop core knowledge and skills in teaching and education.

Current Membership: 7 Mentored Teaching Fellows

• Internal Medicine • Neurosciences • OB/GYN • Orthopedic Surgery • Radiology

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIESMaster Teacher: COM faculty members who are actively involved in teaching and other educational activities. The requirements for Master Teacher include an educator portfolio with at least two educational domains. A Master Teacher should have the capacity and willingness to mentor and to serve as an advisor to a Mentored Teaching Fellow.

Current Membership: 13 Master Teachers

• Cardiology • Emergency Medicine • Internal Medicine • Microbiology and Immunology • Neurology • Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery • Pathology and Lab Medicine • Pediatrics • Pharmacology • Pulmonary and Critical Care

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIESDistinguished Teaching Scholars: COM faculty members or Emeritus who have an established track record of excellence in teaching and other educational activities. The requirements for Distinguished Teaching Scholar include an educator portfolio with at least three educational domains.

Current Membership: 8 Distinguished Teaching Scholars

• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology • Medicine • Microbiology and Immunology • Neurosciences • Orthopedic Surgery • Pathology and Lab Medicine • Radiology • Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology