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September 2024

Sarah Sterling, MD

Discovery Day

At the end of July, the Medical Student Research Program (MSRP) and the School of Medicine (SOM) hosted the first SOM Discovery Day. Discovery Day was an opportunity for students and their faculty mentors to present the research projects they worked on during the Summer of Research MSRP. Dr. Sarah Sterling provides this recap.

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Oheneba Boadum, MD, PhD

Honing Skills for Health Care Education and Patient Care

The Simulation and Interprofessional Education Center (SIEC) plays a crucial role in preparing health care professionals for real-world challenges. Dr. Oheneba Boadum gives an overview.

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Leah Stanford

Savvy Strategies

The new curriculum integration for preclinical courses has created many opportunities for growth, and not just for students. Faculty have also had to flex their muscles and learn new skills along the way. Leah Stanford explains.

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Sarah Adcock, EdD, MLIS

Rowland Medical Library Spotlights

Through Rowland Medical Library, UMMC students and faculty have access to BoardVitals, a comprehensive question-and-answer bank produced by TDS Health. This resource offers USMLE-style questions that are useful for self-assessment and board exam preparation. Sarah Adcock details the program benefits.

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Final 2024 Faculty Development Session

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 final session for 2024 is included in this month's issue.

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