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NEWS

            The $105 million gift to OU-COM from the Osteopathic Heritage Foundations signals a new era at the college, and in coming days and weeks more information will become available and announced.

            Click here to read more about this milestone gift to OHIO. Click here to view a slideshow of images from the announcement. Click here to read a message from Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis, Ph.D., about the transformative gift.

            Today at 5:30 p.m., WOUB-TV will air a live interview with Dean Jack Brose, D.O., on its daily Newswatch news program.

            Following are links to a snapshot of the news coverage and other announcements so far about the gift (the OU-COM link includes videos and other information about this historic event):

OU-COM

http://www.oucom.ohiou.edu/thepromiselives/index.htm

Associated Press, via the Cleveland Plain Dealer/Cleveland.com (4-30-11)

http://www.cleveland.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/foundation-makes-record-105m-gift-to-ou/a8042f94451d4785bffcfd3c95d2e754

The Post

http://www.thepost.ohiou.edu/content/updated-ou-college-osteopathic-medicine-receive-105-million

Osteopathic Heritage Foundations

http://www.osteopathicheritage.org/

Ohio Osteopathic Association

http://associationdatabase.com/aws/OOSA/pt/sd/news_article/43125/_PARENT/layout_details/false

Columbus Business First (4-30-11)

“Ohio University med school to build Columbus-area campus with $105M gift”

http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2011/04/29/ohio-university-med-school-to-build.html?ana=fbk

Athens Messenger (4-30-11)

“OU-COM receives $105 million award”

http://www.athensmessenger.com/news/local/article_aa1b1dd6-735a-11e0-8e77-001cc4c03286.html

Athens News (4-3-11)

“OU-COM snags $105M award; will help build extension campus in Columbus”

http://www.athensnews.com/ohio/article-33844-ou-com-snags-$105m-award-will-help-build-extension-campus-in-columbus.html

Columbus Dispatch (5-1-11)

Ohio University to receive $105 million donations

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2011/05/01/ou-med-school-receives-105m.html

WBNS-TV (4-30-11)

http://www.10tv.com/live/content/local/stories/2011/05/01/story-athens-ohio-university-record-gift.html?sid=102

WCMH-TV (4-30-11)

http://www2.nbc4i.com/news/2011/apr/30/foundation-makes-record-105m-gift-ou-school-ar-472519/

WOUB News (5-1-11)

http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/woub/news.newsmain/article/0/0/1796879/WOUB.Local.News/Audio.Update.Sexual.Imposition.Friday..Large.Donation.to.Ohio.Univerisity's.College.of.Osteopathic.Medicine

Two OU-COM students selected for Albert Schweitzer Fellowship

            The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship (ASF) announced the selection of its inaugural class of Columbus Schweitzer Fellows, two of whom are students at OU-COM. During the upcoming year, these OU-COM students will join approximately 260 other 2011-12 Schweitzer Fellows across the country in conceptualizing and carrying out service projects that address the health needs of underserved individuals and communities.

Heather Datsko, OMS I, will address health disparities in Appalachian Ohio by expanding the health education programming of Good Works, an organization that conducts outreach that supports people experiencing poverty. Her project will add a health day to Good Works’ summer kids’ camp, as well as launch a Saturday-morning health class that addresses common health concerns. Datsko hopes to make good health more accessible for program participants, and to inspire them towards personal growth.

Kimberly Herrmann, OMS I, will conduct an infectious disease intervention in Athens and surrounding Appalachian counties. Collaborating with the Athens AIDS Task Force, she is creating a Hepatitis C health education curriculum and conducting educational sessions with community members from underserved and uninsured populations. Herrmann will implement the curriculum, as well as provide referrals for testing and other support in prevention and reducing transmission. Ultimately, Herrmann hopes to expand this health education program to other agencies to be taught by local high school and medical students in a health-career mentorship program.

Upon completion of their initial year, Datsko and Herrmann will become Schweitzer Fellows for Life—and join a vibrant network of over 2,000 individuals who are skilled in, and committed to, addressing the health needs of underserved people throughout their careers as professionals. Nearly all the Fellows for Life say that ASF is integral to sustaining their commitment to serve the underserved.

For information about the Columbus Schweitzer Fellows program, go to www.schweitzerfellowship.org/columbus.

Endocrinology leader gives Transatlantic Medal lecture

John Kopchick, Ph.D., Goll Ohio Professor of Microbiology represented North American endocrinology at The Society for Endocrinology’s annual conference in Birmingham, England, as this year’s recipient of the Transatlantic Medal.

The medal, which was created by The Society for Endocrinology to promote connections between endocrinology in North America and the United Kingdom, is given annually to one American endocrinologist who has made significant contributions to the discipline.

Kopchick gave the Endocrinology Transatlantic Medal lecture titled “Growth hormone (GH), GH antagonists, GH receptor knockouts; getting old and fat.”

The Society for Endocrinology supports doctors, scientists and nurses who work with hormones. The annual conference, which was held April 11-14, also included several lectures, symposia, and clinical Meet the Expert sessions. For more information visit http://www.endocrinology.org/meetings/2011/sfebes2011/index.aspx.

Communication office wins several AACOM awards

            The OU-COM Office of Communications captured six top three places in the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) Excellence in Communication Awards for 2010, Director of Communication Karoline Lane, M.L.S., announced.

            Steve Davis, Ph.D., director of faculty development, accepted the awards on behalf of the office during the AACOM annual meeting last month in Baltimore.

            The categories and winning entries included:

• 1^st Place – Best Community Service Program (serving more than 1,000 people):  Colonoscopies Save Lives billboard  
• 2^nd Place – Best Advertising – Print: INSPIRE Campaign
• 2^nd Place – Best Feature Story or Article: “Ideas in Action: Physician, Entrepreneur and Self-Proclaimed ‘Tinkerer’ Revolutionizes Peripheral Vascular Disease Treatment”
• 2^nd Place – Other:  “Congratulations! You’re a Mother – and a Doctor!” press release
• 3^rd Place – Other: OMM Quick Card
• 3^rd Place – Best Fundraising or Annual Fund Campaign Materials:  The Promise Lives Letters

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Deadline to submit posters for the 2011 Student Expo approaches

            The deadline for students to have posters for the 2011 Student Expo printed by OU-COM’s Office of Communication will be Friday, May 6 at 5 p.m.

            Posters may be submitted for printing by uploading the file to the drop box at http://dropbox.yousendit.com/DanettePratt11894102 or by bringing the poster file on a flash drive to Irvine Hall 126.

            All posters must be proofed and in their final edited versions for printing with the student’s last name first on the poster file. For more information, please call Danette Pratt, graphic artist and biomedical illustrator, at 593-2296.

            The 2011 Student Expo will be held Friday, May 13, in the Convocation Center.

OSU Aging Eye Summit free to OU-COM faculty, students

            CORE and OU-COM faculty and students are invited to attend the Aging Eye Summit: Focus on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). The Summit, hosted by The Ohio State University Havener Eye Institute, will be held Thursday, June 16 at 9:30 a.m.

            AMD, which affects the sharp central vision in the eye, is the most common cause of blindness and vision impairment in Americans over the age of 60. Participants of the summit will learn from experts about the present status and treatment of AMD, the latest research and treatment initiatives, current strategies for prevention, and public health perspectives and resources.

            Registration, including lunch, is complimentary to CORE and OU-COM faculty and students with seating limited to the first 110 registrants. For program details and registration go to http://www.preventblindness.org/Ohio/AMD_summit/.

CALENDAR

Ergonomics and Independent Living presentation

            This presentation by Diana Schwerha, Ph.D., OU Russ College of Engineering & Technology is part of the Spring Caregiver Series co-sponsored by OU-COM. Refreshments will be provided by the Hickory Creek Nursing Center.

·         Event: Tuesday, May 3, 6-7:30 p.m., Athens Public Library

Tres de Mayo Celebration

            Come celebrate an early Cinco de Mayo on the Irvine bricks with beef or refried been tacos, corn chips and salsa, cookies and drinks. Tickets will cost $5 at the door. Split the pot will also be available.

·          Event: Tuesday, May 3, noon to 1 p.m., Irvine bricks

Foul Water Fiery Serpent documentary viewing

            OU-COM’s Global Health Programs and the American Medical Student Association are hosting a viewing of this new documentary that follows health care workers in their fight to eradicate the Guinea worm disease.

·          Event: Tuesday, May 3, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Irvine 199

Obesity expert to discuss needed policy changes

            Obesity expert James Sallis, Ph.D., professor of psychology at San Diego State University will be speaking about essential policy changes in addressing the nation’s obesity epidemic.

·          Event: Monday, May 9, noon, Walter Hall Rotunda

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Faculty Development Tidbit: 6 Ways to Use Class Discussion to Promote Transformation

• During a lecture, stop and ask students to pair up for 30 seconds to generate one question based on the notes they're taking.
• Have students do "free writing" for two minutes and then break into groups where they share what they've written.
• Use groups and assign each a different problem, question, or section of the reading to summarize and report back to the class.
• Increase your wait time when asking questions.
• Rephrase and wonder about the questions as if you're trying to figure out possible solutions like the students are.
• Break up cliques by having students count off and then assign them to groups based on their number.

Another important consideration for encouraging class discussion is how to handle the students who participate too much and the reflective or introverted students who are hesitant to add their voice to the conversation. In the case of the introverts, Torosyan will often send an email to them encouraging them to participate by reinforcing the value of what they've done in written assignments.  For the overparticipators, besides saying "What are others thinking?" or "Who we haven't heard from?" Torosyan will ask the class a question like, "What are you wondering or trying to understand better?" He says that often stumps the students who are used to performing by talking.

Source: http://www.magnapubs.com/catalog/class-discussion-to-promote-transformation/?track=email&utm_source=cheetah&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=04%2F7%2F11%20-%20E5%20-%20TP

NOTE from Steve: Literature indicates average question wait time is around .3 seconds.  Students learn instantly if you answer your own questions and then, they let you.  Also, always, always, always repeat the question – it clarifies and allows everyone to know what your answering.

Find more tips at your OU-COM & CORE faculty development web resources:  www.oucom.ohiou.edu/fd/programs.htm or www.ohiocore.org/cf/index.htm.  If you have a great strategy that seems to always work, please send it to me, and I’ll include it in a future Faculty Development Tidbit.  Tidbits courtesy of your Office of Faculty Development with Steve Davis, Ph.D.; Robbin Kirkland, Ph.D.; and Olivia Sheehan, Ph.D.

OU-COM IN THE NEWS

The Post (4-25-11)

“Osteopathic clinic receives ‘face-lift’”

http://www.thepost.ohiou.edu/content/osteopathic-clinic-receives-%E2%80%98face-lift%E2%80%99

Please send your news/announcements to rounds@oucom.ohiou.edu each week by Wednesday, 3 p.m. for consideration in the following ROUNDS. If you have questions, suggestions or corrections, please contact Richard Heck, writer/editor, at 593.0896 or heck@oucom.ohiou.edu.

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