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June/July 2019
June/July 2019
In the Continuum...
In the Continuum...
Vice Dean Takes Special Trip to Washington D.C.
Vice Dean Takes Special Trip to Washington D.C.
Vice Dean Rosenberg, and President of the American Society of Nephrology, worked in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services to accelerate innovation in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney diseases - know as Kidney X. On July 1st Dr. Rosenberg was invited to Washington D.C. to meet with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar, where he presented him with the Presidential Award from the American Society of Nephrology. This award was given to Secretary Azar for his work as a non-physician to advance kidney health. On this visit Dr. Rosenberg was invited to the White House where he participated in a listening session with the Domestic Policy Council and other administration officials.
Dr. Rosenberg was then invited back to Washington D.C. on July 10th to witness President Trump signing a very special Executive Order launching the American Kidney Health Initiative. This comprehensive initiative will bring much needed changes to care for people with kidney disease. "This was the best day of my career as a Nephrologist," says Dr. Rosenberg. You can watch the event on You Tube.
Read more about Dr. Rosenberg's visit and this amazing initiative:
New Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education
New Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education
Susan Culican, started on June 28th as our new Associate Dean for GME and Designated Institutional Official. She is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and will also be a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences.
She comes to us from the Washington University School of Medicine (in St. Louis) where she was an associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Director of Medical Education and Director for Residency Training for Ophthalmology. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Culican served on the Graduate Medical Education Committee at Washington U for 15 years with service on the Resident Wellness subcommittee. Her educational work includes development of Ophthalmology milestones and data-driven residency assessment. Her practice centers on eye conditions in children, and she also treats adults for strabismus. She has been consistently recognized on "The Best Doctors in America" list.
Dr. Culican is a transformational leader who brings a wealth of experience as a clinician, educator, researcher, and mentor. In her role as Associate Dean for GME, Dr. Culican will lead GME operations and strategy and serve as the ACGME Designated Institutional Official (DIO) for the medical school.
On a more personal "get-to-know-her" note:
Likes: "I love a good Midwest storm. Not the destructive kind, or the kind that settle and don't leave for months. But I flew in from St. Louis last night and was able to watch the brilliant lighting as I drove from the airport to my step-brother's home. It was absolutely spectacular! Just like on the weather channel. In St. Louis we'd sit on our front porch and watch them blow in from the south west. So cool!"
Dislikes: "bananas and EPIC."
Hobbies: "I have been a runner if sorts, competitive and non-competitive for most of my life. I am currently on the DL with a hip injury after a fall on a trail run. If I were a more compliant patient and did my PT everyday I might be better... But alas the physician makes the worst patient."
Welcome Susan! We are excited to have you in our OME family!
Welcome Susan Culican!
Welcome Susan Culican!
What is MEOC?
What is MEOC?
Medical education and clinical data exist in multiple unconnected databases, resulting in three problems: 1) it is difficult to connect learner outcomes with patient outcomes; 2) learners cannot be easily tracked over time through the education-training-practice continuum; 3) no standard methodology ensures quality and privacy of the data. To begin to address these issues we have developed a Medical Education Outcomes Center (MEOC) to integrate education data and to build a framework to standardize the intake and processing of requests for using these data.
Significant progress has been made including developing an inventory of over 100 data sources owned or utilized by the medical school with nearly two dozen of these data sources vetted and integrated into MEOC. Over 160 data requests have been fulfilled culminating in a range of outcomes analyses, including support of accreditation efforts. We have also developed a mechanism to link educational data to clinical practice data to begin to assess the effectiveness of our medical education programs by the clinical outcomes of our graduates. Thanks to all involved in this work (and there has been many).
This video provides a short introduction to MEOC.
Honorable Mention...
Honorable Mention...
Emily Melcher and Barb Smith, part of the MEOC team went to the AAMC GIR/IT conference in June where they were presented with an Honarable Mention for the inaugural Excellence Award. Many projects were submitted, and although the project that was submitted by the U was not selected, the AAMC was so impressed that they created an Honorable Mention award. The AAMC sent a letter to the Dean to recognize the award.
Emergency Evacuation Drill
Emergency Evacuation Drill
In early June, OME staff along with staff in the Dean's office and Office of Faculty Affairs, participated in the 3rd annual emergency evacuation drill. We had over 90% participation in this year's drill.
The Emergency Preparedness Team, consisting of many staff from each area, meets each year to plan and execute the drill. Floor monitors are stationed strategically on 6th and 2nd floor to guide staff, students, and leaders to the appropriate exits and to the designated meeting areas in case of emergency. Emergency coordinators are ready at the designated meeting areas to account for staff by checking them off a current staff list. In a true emergency, emergency personnel (police, fire, etc) will go to the designated meeting areas and work with the coordinators to identify staff that are still in the building and that may need assistance in safely exiting the building.
We appreciate the time and efforts of the Emergency Preparedness Team and their dedication to keeping our OME community safe.
In Our Programs....
In Our Programs....
ADMISSIONS
ADMISSIONS
Pipeline Programs
Pipeline Programs
OME staff is invited to join Pipeline Program Scholars in a Kick Off to the 2019-20 academic year on Friday, August 23rd (before the White Coat Ceremony) to meet the new BA/MD cohort. RSVP by August 9 if you are interested in connecting and engaging with our premedical scholars.
UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
Curriculum
Curriculum
Clerkship and Site Director Retreat
In our biannual Clerkship and Site Director retreat, clinical education leaders came together from across the state to learn about and hone their skills in effective, evidence-based teaching strategies.
In one part of the retreat, small groups rotated through stations where they learned about and discussed teaching strategies that included "assessment for learning, instead of assessment of learning", "refining your teaching scripts and schema", and "tailoring teaching to each learner". Special thanks to our topic-expert facilitators that guided groups through these discussions (Drs Andrew Olson, Anne Pereira, Melissa Plesac, Susan Lou, and James Wallace). Extra special thanks to Tom Reimann and Mayank Verma, two current students who came to share their experience and thoughts with our educators.
Participants came from all over the state and represented a diverse array of clinical sites, specialties, and professions. This well-attended event is yet another example of the impressive commitment our educators have to our students and their learning. I could not be more appreciative and delighted to have each and every one of them on the team, and I look forward to seeing what this group does next! [submitted by Jess Blum]
Student Affairs
Student Affairs
Orientation Schedule for Class of 2023
August 14-16: Students will be split into smaller groups (mirroring the faculty advising and Houses groups) throughout these three days, following a similar structure and community-building mission of Enrichment.
August 17-18: Optional socials and activities (opportunity for student groups and staff to host outings and gatherings)
August 19-22: Continued Orientation programming for all students, both in large and small group format
August 23: White Coat Ceremony, Northrop Auditorium (2:00-3:30pm)
Social dates to hold on your calendars:
Saturday, August 17, 1:00-3:00pm - Family Picnic
Medical students and their spouses, partners, and children are invited to enjoy State Fair-style snacks and games!
Monday, August 19, 5:00-7:00pm - 2nd Annual Strength in Diversity Social at Dual Citizen Brewing
Opportunity to Host Optional Orientation Activities
On Saturday, August 17 (9am-12pm) and Sunday, August 18 (1-4pm) students and staff can host informal activities for students to participate based on their interests.
We're looking for informal activities on/near campus that you would organize. You can decide what time works best for you in those time slots and determine the location.
Some ideas that would be easy to organize and fun for students to get to know campus are:
a walk through the Weisman Art Museum
coffee at a local spot like Spyhouse or Peace.
get a group together to do some knitting/crocheting/other needlework
go bowling at the Gopher Gameroom
go to the Bell Museum
and so many more!
If you're interested in gathering a group to do one of the above things or something else, please submit the sign up form.
New Academic Advisors
Welcome to our newest Academic Advisors, Abbe Holmgren and Luke Feuling Porter. Abbe and Luke will join Addy Irvine to form our Academic Advising team and work to expand our student services and offer direct support in helping connect students to resources, assist with logistics, and help students navigate their academic plans and progression.
Luke earned his MA in Educational Leadership from the University of St. Thomas in 2016 and comes to us from the UMN College of Biological Sciences where he served as a Pre-Health Career Coach for the last three years.
Abbe will begin as an Academic Advisor in September. She earned her MA in Higher Education in 2016 from the University of Minnesota. Abbe has been with UME here at the University of Minnesota Medical School for the last five years, and is currently serving as the Clinical Program Manager.
RPAP/MetroPAP
RPAP/MetroPAP
At the end of June, 45 RPAP students shared their posters on Community Health projects from around the state - from opioid use in Fergus Falls, to bike helmet use in North Minneapolis, to vaccinations in Big Fork. Students were excited to talk about their communities with the Medical School guests
Link to the June 2019 newsletter
GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
Catch up on all GME news in the June and July issue of the GME Connection.
OFFICE of MEDICAL EDUCATION - Registrars Office
OFFICE of MEDICAL EDUCATION - Registrars Office
Jennifer Neufeld recently had an article published in the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) Connect newsletter: "4 ways to find time for your "If only we had time" project list."
Welcome to the OME Family!
Welcome to the OME Family!
Nou Ka Yang started on April 29th as Student Affairs Administrative Coordinator.
Role/Responsibilities: Supports Dr. Kim, Coordinator for COSSS and Student Lockers .
Likes: "Home cooked meals, good reads, a few glasses of wine, stimulating conversations, scientific discoveries, animals, most human beings, and mother earth! "
Dislikes: "Drama"
Hobbies: "I am a...world traveler, outdoors-person, dilettante, competitive sports enthusiast, craft-maker, sophophile, and I listen well, too."
Elizabeth (preferred name Liz) Sopdie started in May as Administrative Director of RPAP/MetroPAP.
Role/responsibilities: "Work collaboratively with the RPAP/MetroPAP team of staff, students, and faculty to innovate and operationalize educational programs for medical students to meet the healthcare needs of Minnesotans."
Likes: "Trying new things and meeting new people."
Hobbies/interests: "Reading, knitting, biking, kayaking, spending time with family and friends."
Luke Feuling Porter started in May as Academic Advisor in Student Affairs.
Role/Responsibilities: "I will be working on the new team of academic advisors under Scott Davenport. I will be assisting medical students as a first-point contact to make appropriate referrals to resources and support, and I will also ensure students are on track with their individualized academic coursework and plans."
Likes: "comic books, movies, punk rock music, board games, bowling"
Dislikes: "nausea"
Hobbies: "skateboarding, running, reading, playing music (piano/singing), video games"
Tami Brown started in May as Administrative Coordinator - Bob Englander/LCME.
Role/responsibilities: "I’ll be serving as the LCME Administrative Coordinator, working directly with Joe Oppedisano and Ali Niesen, and providing support to Bob Englander."
Likes: "Spending time with my husband and daughter. Food—both new restaurants and recipes. Coffee. Short day trips and longer travel. Public art."
Dislikes: "Winter/being cold/icy commutes (bear in mind I am responding in mid-May and some of this still feels immediate!). Card games--but I would really like to change that if anyone is super patient."
Hobbies/interests: "Reading, writing, running, biking, yoga, community gardening"
Janice Basara Johnson started in July as Education Consultant in OCPD.
Role/Responsibilities: "Working with planning committees to develop educational activities to meet the needs of the healthcare community."
Likes: "Outdoor music concerts, a good glass of red wine, good conversation"
Dislikes: "High open spaces and being stuck in traffic"
Hobbies: "Spending time with my family/friends, going up to our cabin, traveling, hiking, and watching my boys play hockey"
Jared Brask started in July as Program Assistant for OCPD.
Role/responsibilities: "I am the 1st point of contact for registrants and other participants for our activities. I assist them with registration and questions about the activities. I am mainly assisting Carola Kulow in this position with the business aspect of our department. I do also provide assistance to ocpd coordinators and consultants."
Likes: "Any type of science, working with my hands (i.e. woodworking, fixing cars and household issues), music festivals, being outside and nature."
Dislikes: "Really hot and humid days and cooked broccoli"
Hobbies/interests: "I enjoy the outdoors: camping, hiking, being active, going on off road adventures in my truck, snowboarding, and fishing."
Ben Seltzer started in July as Research and Data Analyst for GME.
Role/Responsibilities: "My role and responsibilities involve the analysis and management of data, with particular emphasis on streamlining information while ensuring data quality and integrity. I will be working primarily with Michael Cullen and the rest of the GME team. "
Likes: "Sweater-vests (and the weather that necessitates them); science fiction and fantasy novels; and food of virtually all types."
Dislikes: "Nuts (I'm allergic) and driving"
Hobbies: "I have a habit of collecting hobbies, but a few of the most long-standing are music-making (I have sung professionally in the past); cooking/baking/fermenting; and reading fiction."
Carolyn Hildebrandt will join the GME team as Organizational Development Manager on July 22.
Kayla Kranitz will join the Assessment and Evaluation team as Assessment Specialist on July 25.
More about Carolyn and Kayla in the next issue of The Pulse.
OME Positions - Update
OME Positions - Update
Curriculum & Instruction Specialist (UME)- Posted, conducting interviews
Student Finance Counselor 3 (Financial Aid) -replacing Sheryl Houston - posted, interview process started
Director of Admissions - Posted, conducting interviews
Education Coordinator (CPD), two positions - one now posted, one to be posted soon
VALUE LIC Coordinator (UME) - posted, reviewing applications
SPOTLIGHT
SPOTLIGHT
Look for Jeff Pilacinski in the next issue of The Pulse to complete our Spotlight on the Admissions program - proof that he does exist!
Social in OME
Social in OME
social
adjective
relating to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations: a social club.
seeking or enjoying the companionship of others; friendly; sociable; gregarious.
of, relating to, connected with, or suited to polite or fashionable society: a social event.
"Twins Night Out"
"Twins Night Out"
In May, a group of OME staff went to the University of Minnesota Twins Night Out. Great time with a fun group! (L-R: Maryanne Reilly-Spong, Janell Lopez, Tim Lopez, Theresa Hudachek, Marianne W, Addy Irvine, Bob Englander)
WEDNESDAY FUN-DAY AT THE U
WEDNESDAY FUN-DAY AT THE U
Music on the Northrop Plaza through August 7. Check out the schedule.
Farmer's Market July 10 - September 25, 2019. For more information: Summer Schedule
Z's Wedding Celebration
Z's Wedding Celebration
Please join the Office of Faculty Affairs to celebrate Zelealem (Z) Mekuria getting married this coming August! We'll be hosting a get together with refreshments in Mayo B620 on Thursday, July 18, 2019, from 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Congratulations Diane!
Congratulations Diane!
Diane Hennan and Andrew Rajczewski were married on May 25, 2019 at The Bachelor Farmer in Minneapolis, MN. Diane is keeping her name, so no need to memorize a new one! Andrew is a PhD student at UMN, so you may see him on 6th floor on occasion! "Thank you sincerely for all the well wishes and the office party in May!" - Diane
Farewell & Best Wishes Sheryl!
Farewell & Best Wishes Sheryl!
After 38 years in financial aid at the University of Minnesota of which 23 years were working with Medical student financial aid, Sheryl Houston will be retiring on Friday, August 2nd.
Please join us on Wednesday, July 31st at 3:30 in Mayo B620 to celebrate Sheryl and her years of service.
Kudos Korner
Kudos Korner
"Gratitude to Janell for her generosity and patience in shepherding me through my first weeks in OME." [Tami Brown]
"Kudos to Rachel, Ali, Brinsley, and Janell for serving on the search committee to fill my position supporting Michael Kim and the Student Affairs team, and to Rachel for chairing the committee. They brought us a wonderful replacement in Nou Ka Yang!" [Cynthia Johnson]
"Thanks to the Academic Advisors for coming to meet the LIC Coordinators (from REACH, HeLIX, VALUE, and EPAC) and tell us about their new role in the academic lives of medical students." [Brinsley Davis]
"Thank you for Michael Cullen for always being available to brainstorm ideas to better our admissions process. " [Dimple Patel]
"Thank you Diane and Serena for taking on additional responsibilities while we search for a new Director for Admissions." [Dimple Patel]
"Kudos to Tami Brown who came into her new position with enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence and who also brought a lot of knowledge and skills with her that she has easily transferred to her new role." [Janell Lopez]
"Kudos - to all the staff who volunteered to make Commencement a huge success. With Rachel's leadership and planning and a great team of volunteers the graduating students plus their family and friends were able to enjoy a wonderful ceremony." [Scott D.]
"A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped me through the transition period into my new role with Assessment & Evaluation. Claudio, Adam, Eric, Esther and Jackie have been so patient and welcoming. Since A&E touches almost every other office in UME, almost everyone has helped me understand what needed to be done and how to do it, but especially Jamie, Abbe, Addy, Scott D, Scott S, Jess, Michael, Jennifer, and of course Marianne (best supervisor ever!) and Janell (best office mate ever!)." [Cynthia Johnson]
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