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August 2024

A New Look at Familiar Structures

A New Look at Familiar Structures

As the innovation of medical practice continues to advance, so does the need for novel teaching methods. Following the adoption of a new-systems based, integrated medical curricula, the Department of Advanced Biomedical Education redoubled its efforts to bring new techniques into the preclinical classroom. Nathan Tullos, PhD, provides details.

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Game-based Learning in Medical Education

Game-based Learning in Medical Education

Game-based learning (GBL) in medical education utilizes the engaging and interactive nature of games to enhance the learning experience for students. Casey Boothe, PhD, explains how it works.

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The Something New for the Preclinical Curriculum

The Something New for the Preclinical Curriculum

Generally, electives for an undergraduate medical education program are clinical and focused on broadening students’ career options. During the 2023-24 academic year, students in the redesigned first-year curriculum for the School of Medicine educational program were given the opportunity to select an elective for the second semester. Dr. Loretta Jackson-Williams provides an update.

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OME Staff Highlight

OME Staff Highlight

Alisa Price joined the Office of Medical Education July 15, 2024, as an education administrator. She is thrilled to embark on this journey as the course administrator for the newly redesigned course curriculum.

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Rowland Medical Library Spotlights

Rowland Medical Library Spotlights

UMMC students and faculty now have access to McGraw-Hill’s Boards & Beyond, a comprehensive medical education video collection. Sarah Adcock, EdD, MLIS, gives details.

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Fall Faculty Development Sessions

The Office of Medical Education and the Department of Advanced Biomedical Education are co-hosting a series of faculty development sessions throughout the year. The fall sessions are listed in this issue.

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Faculty Needed for SOM Committee

Faculty members are needed for the File Review Committee for SOM Admissions. These files can be reviewed from anywhere one has access to a computer.

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Room Reservations

Room reservations for the School of Medicine and other locations at the Jackson UMMC campus can now be made through CourseDog.

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Non-Involvement of Providers of Student Health Services in Student Assessment

The health professionals who provide health services, including psychiatric/psychological counseling, to a medical student have no involvement in the academic assessment or promotion of the medical student receiving those services.

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