November 2006 Preceptor Communiqué
Dear CCE/CORE Preceptor,
The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-COM) offices of Faculty Development and Clinical and Community Experiences (CCE) are working together to thank and support clinical preceptors. The attached copy of the Teaching Physician is a token of our appreciation.
THIS QUARTER'S "The
Teaching Physician"
CONTENTS:
- Teaching Points—A 2-minute
Mini-lecture. Is My Patient Drinking
Too Much?
- Clinical Guidelines That Can Improve Your Care. Screening for Skin Cancer: A Clinical Practice Guideline
- Family Physicians Inquiries--Network (FPIN) HelpDesk: What Is the Best Treatment for Venous Stasis Ulcers?
POEMs for the Teaching Physician:
-- High-dose Gabapentin = Estrogen for Hot Flashes
-- Varenicline (Chantix) Effective for Smoking Cessation
-- No Stirrups Preferred for Pelvic Exam
- Teaching the New Competencies Using the Gap Analysis Approach
NOTE FROM THE OU-COM DEAN
This is an exciting time for OU-COM, as exemplified by these activities:
· We’re breaking ground on a new research facility this spring
· Appalachian Rural Health Institute’s (ARHI) Diabetes/Endocrine Center was awarded the 2006 Distinguished Rural Health Provider by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
· Centers for Osteopathic Research and Education (CORE) research proposals are up by 82% over last year
Your efforts strengthen the foundation of our mission – we could not do it without you.
Best wishes for the New Year,
Jack Brose, DO
OUCOM/CORE OFFICE OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
The Office of Faculty Development Featured Resource is:
"5 Faculty Development Domains of Our 2002-2006 Action Plan" at http://www.oucom.ohiou.edu/fd/faculty_development_for_rpacs.htm#5domains
1) Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development Internet Learning
2) Administration, Organization & Leadership
3) Research, Writing, Scholarly Development
4) Clinical Teaching
5) Personal and Professional Development
Let us know how we can continue to meet your needs. New in 2007 will be Category 1A faculty development training – watch for it!
Sincerely, Steve
Stephen “Steve” Davis, Ph.D.
Director, Faculty Development
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Academic Affairs, Grosvenor Hall 218
Athens, Ohio 45701-2979
740-593-2190, fax 9557, daviss2@ohio.edu
OU-COM CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES (CCE)
Dr. Woodworth, Rosemary Butcher and I extend our thanks for your assistance with CCE this past year. Please let us know how things are going, particularly if you are having difficulties or have questions.
Sarah McGrew, BSN, Manager
Clincal and Community Experiences
OU-COM
333 Grosvenor Hall
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-2518, fax 2161, mcgrew@ohio.edu
http://www.oucom.ohiou.edu/academicaffairs/predoc/cce/index.htm
CONTACT INFORMATION:
OUCOM WEBSITE & RESOURCES: http://www.oucom.ohiou.edu/