Faculty Development
Welcome to the Faculty Development Resource Hub. The mission of the Faculty Development Program at the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine is to cultivate a community of dedicated physicians committed to excellence in medical education, research, and practice. We aim to enhance the knowledge, skills, and teaching abilities of our faculty members and community partners, preparing them to inspire and educate the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Faculty Development Resources
Faculty Development Opportunities
The Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM) provides a rich array of opportunities. Each offering is crafted to provide tangible professional development benefits. Explore the opportunities detailed below.
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An exceptional series of grand rounds featuring presentations by renowned experts in various medical specialties, in-depth discussions on the latest advancements in patient care and opportunities for interactive Q&A sessions with speakers. Our Grand Rounds will showcase progressive clinical insights from highly skilled practitioners inclusive of interdisciplinary perspectives from leading professionals. Watch all previous Grand Rounds speakers on our YouTube Channel here.
We have joined forces with Lakeland Regional Health (LRH) to provide expanded opportunities for our faculty to earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits.
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The Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine, provides limited institutional access to the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE). As a premier nonprofit organization, IAMSE is dedicated to advancing health professions education. Through IAMSE's annual conferences, webinar series, and peer-reviewed journal, faculty can stay current with cutting-edge educational practices, and engage with thought leaders in health sciences education.
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Join engaging, lively conversations on current trends in health sciences education by visiting IAMSECafe on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Sessions offer opportunities to network with colleagues worldwide.
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The Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine provides faculty access to Teaching Professor. Teaching Professor is a valuable resource designed to support and enhance the skills of faculty members across various disciplines. This comprehensive platform offers: monthly newsletters packed with practical teaching strategies, webinars featuring expert educators sharing innovative techniques, online courses for in-depth exploration of teaching topics and a wealth of articles on current trends in higher education.
To access Teaching Professor, log in at: http://teachingprofessor.com to stay current with best practices, connect with fellow educators, and continually refine your teaching skills.
For username, password and access instructions, contact the Director of Faculty Development: Dr. Alexandria Brice - abrice@ocom.org
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MedEdPORTAL serves as a valuable complement to our faculty development initiatives in health professions education. This free-access repository, provided by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), offers peer-reviewed teaching and assessment resources across various healthcare disciplines.
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