A student's journey through medical is school both incredibly rewarding and very challenging. This course is aimed at encouraging reflection and collaboration to ease the potential fallout from stressors on medical school students at Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine without adding undue burden to their experience. This course is offered by the WSU College of Medicine's Faculty Development Unit. For questions please contact [email protected].

In this eLearning, learners will be provided with an in-depth overview of the pre-clerkship accommodations process at Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine and their critical role within that process. This course will cover the most common types of accommodations and highlight the significance of active participation in the accommodation process. Understanding this process is essential not only for its impact on learners but also due to our legal obligations and AAMC accreditation responsibilities....

The chalk talk (or white board mini lecture) is a classic modality for teaching in medical education. This recorded FAMER faculty development session highlights several chalk talk design and learner engagement strategies based on learning theory to elevate faculty members' delivery of chalk talks to increase residents' understanding and retention of material.WSU Graduate Medical Education programs and the Office of Faculty Affairs and Continuing Professional Development design and deliver up-to-...

How do we learn to think like doctors? The cognitive processes of collecting and analyzing clinical information in order to arrive at an accurate diagnosis seem intuitive to some, opaque to others, and can be difficult to describe or teach even for the most seasoned physicians. In this eCourse, we will review current theory about diagnostic reasoning, break it down into its constituent elements, and introduce multiple strategies for teaching diagnostic reasoning on the fly in the inpatient or ou...

Student mistreatment has a highly negative impact on learner outcomes, and studies show the importance of promoting safe learning environments. This e-learning will allow faculty and staff to gain a more thorough understanding of what does and does not fall under the umbrella of student mistreatment, the reporting requirements for when it is witnessed, and the response process from start to finish. The WSU Faculty Development Unit of the Office for Faculty Affairs and Continuing Professiona...

Attending physicians as preceptors bear a significant duty in assessing the clinical proficiencies of learners (resident and/or student) and offering each learner timely, valuable feedback to facilitate ongoing progress towards independence and excellence. Evaluations play a crucial role in evaluating performance and establish the structured avenue for providing feedback. This session will cover foundational elements of evaluation and feedback, how they fit within the ACGME framework, and establ...

Although most faculty teach in the clinical and/or classroom setting, we receive limited education regarding the science of learning. During this session, we will review the evidence behind what makes learning “stick” and provide practical examples of how to integrate these evidence-based learning principles into our teaching, whether it’s in the classroom or clinical setting.The Graduate Medical Education programs and Office of Faculty Development design and deliver up-to-date content in medica...

"Not enough time" is often cited as a barrier to teaching for both inpatient and outpatient-based faculty. This FAMER session will utilize breakout groups to highlight specific strategies for both inpatient and outpatient attendings to provide effective teaching, even when time is limited.The Graduate Medical Education programs and Office of Faculty Development design and deliver up-to-date content in medical education topics for practitioners working with residents. The aim of these sessions is...

This faculty development workshop will utilize components of didactic, small group discussion, and review of sample evaluations to achieve the learning objectives.WSU Graduate Medical Education programs and the Office for Faculty Affairs and Continuing Professional Development design and deliver up-to-date content in medical education topics for practitioners working with residents. The aim of these sessions is to promote active learning and engagement, fostering a community of faculty as educat...

The Office of Faculty Development designs and delivers up-to-date content in medical education topics for clinicians who have trainees in clinical environments. The aim of these sessions is to promote active learning and engagement, fostering a community of faculty as educators, and improving the overall health of our patients and communities.