The Journey

Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Timothy Dasinger Named Trailblazer of the Year

Medical education thrives on the dedication and ingenuity of its educators, and each year the Trailblazer Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education recognizes those who redefine the learning experience. This year, we proudly honor Timothy Dasinger, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Advanced Biomedical Education, as the Trailblazer of the Year. Find out more about Dr. Dasinger's impact on medical education.

OME Staff Highlight

Holly Tucker joined the Office of Medical Education on February 13, 2025, as an executive assistant. A native of Mississippi, Holly holds a bachelor's degree in applied science from Mississippi State University.

Introduction to PALS Conference

The UMMC Resuscitation Training Center is now assisting with a program designed to enhance pediatric emergency care—the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Conference. This innovative training initiative is specifically tailored for current pediatric residents, providing them with hands-on experience in managing critical situations. Jereme King provides more information about this event.

SEAtS Mobile App: New Features Equal Convenience & Transparency

The School of Medicine uses a student success platform called SEAtS to track attendance and engagement to help ensure students stay on track and satisfy the attendance policy requirements for program completion. The app is relatively basic, but the vendor recently added new features to improve functionality and make the student attendance record more transparent. Elizabeth Jacobs explains in detail.

Spring 2025 SOM Faculty Development Sessions

The School of Medicine and the Department of Advanced Medical Education have collaborated again this year to develop the 2025 SOM Annual Faculty Development Series. This series provides one-hour sessions throughout the year on topics that aim to enhance teaching and learning and the academic environment. The virtual sessions are held at noon and highlight the expertise and research of SOM faculty as well as faculty from other institutions.

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.

December 2024