Symposium showcases the depth and breadth of education scholarship

May 1, 2018

More than 150 people from across OHSU and as far away as Bend and Coos Bay gathered in the OHSU Old Library Auditorium April 27 for the second annual Symposium on Educational Excellence. The symposium is hosted by the Educators' Collaborative with support from the Division of Continuing Professional Development, both in the OHSU School of Medicine, as well as the Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation.

The day's events included small-group interactive sessions, a keynote address, an "Angel Shark Tank" session and a poster session, and opportunities for mentoring.

Modeled after the popular TV series Shark Tank, the Angel Shark Tank session gave junior investigators a chance to present their proposals to a panel of experts in education and research from around the university. Leslie Kahl, M.D., professor of medicine and associate dean for strategic initiatives, OHSU School of Medicine, and member of the EC Advisory Group, said the session was "a big hit, and will surely return next year."

The poster session included submissions from students, residents and faculty representing many of OHSU's programs. "This reinforces the concept that educational scholarship embraces a wide range of topics and audiences, and could be the next frontier for our teaching faculty," said Dr. Kahl.

All posters are being published on the event landing page, with video recordings to follow.

"It was very rewarding to see our extended OHSU educators' community come together to share best practices and to network," said Dr. Kahl. "They were united by their devotion to teaching and training, and their commitment to our learners."

Pat Kenney-Moore, Ed.D., PA-C, associate professor, OHSU Division of Physician Assistant Education, presented a session titled "Create the most effective and reliable multiple-choice questions" with Sarah Jacobs, M.Ed., instructor, OHSU Teaching and Learning Center. 

Kenney-Moore is also one of the original founding members of the EC. "I signed up because I was interested in meeting with like-minded people," she said, noting that there wasn't previously a central location to connect with people throughout OHSU who have similar areas of interest. The EC allows an opportunity to network and self-select into events and areas of focus.

In addition to choosing topics of interest, membership in the EC is "truly a two-way street," according to Kenney-Moore. "It's not just a question of going because you need something, but also because you have something to offer."

The EC is currently accepting applications for new members. Beginning this year, the EC is opening membership to School of Medicine staff who are passionate about and whose work centers on education. Information on how to apply for membership is available here. Submit applications for new membership by June 15.

Poster session award winners

Educational Innovation

1. In just five (5) questions: A deceptively simple, learner-centered, transformative learning activity 
   Martha Driessnack, Ph.D., associate professor, School of Nursing
   Asma Taha, Ph.D., associate professor, School of Nursing
   
2. The photo diversity project: Increasing the diversity of images used in classroom teaching 
   Linda Felver, Ph.D., R.N., associate professor, School of Nursing
   Rian Johnson, M.N., graduate teaching assistant, School of Nursing
   
3. TIE:
   Students as teachers and patients as learners: Pathway of the integration of a 3-D virtual simulation into program curriculum and to patient education
   Kristi Tonning, M.S., R.T., director, OHSU Radiation Therapy Program
   Maria Thompson, instructor, OHSU Radiation Therapy Program
   The case for CME: Applying CME to existing graduate courses 
   Jessica L. Walter, M.A., director, Division of Management, OHSU School of Medicine
   Christine Flores, M.P.H., director, Division of Continuing Professional Development, OHSU School of Medicine
   

Educational Research

1. Paying it forward: A unique approach to junior faculty professional development in the basic sciences 
   Holly Caretta-Weyer, M.D., instructor of emergency medicine, School of Medicine
   Pepper Schedin, Ph.D., professor of cell, developmental and cancer biology, School of Medicine
   Joshi Alumkal, M.D., associate professor of medicine, School of Medicine
   Lisa Coussens, Ph.D., chair and professor of cell, developmental and cancer biology, School of Medicine
   Melissa Wong, Ph.D., associate professor of cell, developmental and cancer biology, and dermatology, School of Medicine
   
2. Collaborative group testing: Can we prepare the next generation of dentists through assessment? 
   Tobie Jones, D.M.D., assistant professor, School of Dentistry
   
3. TIE:
   Graphic medicine in action: The creation of a neurotransmitter zine |
   Keenan Smart, M.D., house officer, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine
   Timmi Claveria, M.D. F '17, former fellow, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine
   Anandam Hilde, M.D., M.P.H., house officer, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine
   Paria Zarrinnegar, M.D., house officer, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine
   Megan McLeod, M.D., fellow, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine
   Pari Faraji, M.D., house officer, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine
   Richard Ly, M.D., house officer, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine
   Child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship and pediatric integrated care models: Paragons, pragmatics and pitfalls
   Megan McLeod, M.D., fellow, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine
   Craigan Usher, M.D., associate professor of psychiatry, School of Medicine