Shelley Ost, MD
Teaching Competency
Teaching Responsibilities and Curriculum Development
Clinical Teaching:
activity logI am one of the primary teachers in our UTMP Internal Medicine clinic for 45 Med-Peds residents
I instituted and continue to supervise Ambulatory Morning Report, a weekly resident-led, case-based evidence based medicine discussion
I contribute to evaluations of approximately 45 of our residents' clinical skills in primary care internal medicine clinic
I serve as a teaching attending on inpatient pediatrics for four half months per year at Lebonheur Children's Hospital
I set goals and provide clinical guidance, modeling of communication skills, and educational materials for residents and medical students.
Self evaluation of meeting discussing goals of rotation
I round with the teaching team, with two supervising residents, 3-5 interns, and 1-4 third- and fourth-year medical students, teaching bedside exam skills and coaching in producing a treatment plan. Expert evaluation of observed clinical rounds
I am responsible for evaluating and providing feedback to learners, and identifying and assisting in remediation plans for struggling learners.
Educational Lectures:
I give noon conference lectures on topics of my choosing to Internal Medicine or Pediatrics residents.
Pediatrics Noon Conference:
Audience: Pediatrics residents and medical students on their pediatrics rotation.
1. Topic: Contraception Feb 26, 2015; November 21, 2018.
A review of contraceptive methods appropriate for pediatric patients, including efficacy, side effects, tips for use, and contraindications.
Self evaluation of this lecture
2. Topic: Sexually Transmitted Diseases November 15, 2017
Education on screening, evaluation and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, including in LGBT individuals
Internal Medicine Noon Conference
Audience: Internal medicine residents and medical students on their internal medicine rotation.
1. Topic: Contraception.
Reviewed contraceptive methods and sterilization methods for adults including efficacy, side effects, contraindications and interactions with medical comorbidities.
2. Topic: "Pediatric" Problems in Adult Medicine, Feb. 24, 2014
Review of various conditions generally well-known by pediatricians that occur in adult medicine, with evaluation and management strategies. Topics included Trisomy 21, Cerebral Palsy, and Type 1 diabetes, as well as issues of independence, confidentiality, family involvement, and insurance related to adolescence and young adulthood.
I give Grand Rounds every 2-3 years in Internal Medicine.
Grand Rounds: Internal Medicine
Audience: Internal Medicine and Medicine subspecialty faculty, fellows, and residents; medical students on Internal Medicine Rotation
1. Topic: Tales from the Front Lines: UTHSC and Memphis's response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. October , 2020
Reviewed university and medical system response to the COVID-19 pandemic focusing on UT's contributions
2. Topic: Teaching Evidence-based Medicine: Dec. 14, 2016
Review of successful approaches to teaching evidence based medicine and a proposed curriculum for our Internal Medicine residents.
3. Topic: Lost in Transition: Case studies and review of the literature. February 2013
Cases and discussion of issues of transition from pediatric to adult care in adolescents with chronic health conditions, and recommendations for improving the transition process from the pediatric and adult medicine perspectives
I was invited to give a regional lecture for HIV clinicians.
HIV Treater's Group: Topic: Transitional care
Audience: HIV Clinicians from the greater Memphis area including pharmacists, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physicians
Topic: Transition from pediatric to adult HIV care in our area with case studies and discussion of health outcomes and best practices
Educational Leadership
I am the Chair of the Professionalism Committee for the UTHSC College of Medicine.
I evaluate and investigate Professionalism Reports regarding students from all years of medical school
I run committee meetings to discuss remediation plans or consequences for Professionalism Reports
I co-authored the UTHSC College of Medicine Professionalism Policy