Browsing by Author "Rojas, Michelle"

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    Assessing a Longitudinal Educational Experience for Continuous Quality Improvement
    (2022-11) Birnbaum, Deborah R.; Masseria, Anthony; Walsh, Sarah; Rojas, Michelle
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    Educational Programs and Adaptability: A Systems Approach to Creating Adaptable Educational Programs
    (2021-04-22) Birnbaum, Deborah R.; Corson-Knowles, Daniel; Lee, Kathy; Rojas, Michelle
    The IUSM Scholarly Concentrations Program is an optional four-year longitudinal program that allows students to explore interests outside the core medical curriculum. In two years, 17 concentrations were developed statewide and more than 220 students enrolled. As a part of developing a sustainable educational program, a Plan-Do-Check-Act improvement cycle is being used. This workshop will feature examples of the use of the Plan-Do-Check-Act improvement cycle during the launch and pilot a large, novel educational program that is “good enough” and builds toward sustainability and excellence while responding to large-scale systematic changes. Participants in the workshop will apply these principles to their own educational programs.
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    The IUSM Scholarly Concentrations Program: Strategic Collaborative Education Across Schools and Departments
    (2020-03-06) Birnbaum, Deborah R.; Rojas, Michelle; Corson-Knowles, Daniel; Wallach, Paul M.
    A changing healthcare landscape calls for innovation and expansion of expertise in medical education. How does a medical school better prepare medical students to thrive in a changing profession? Through its Scholarly Concentrations Program, Indiana University School of Medicine is collaborating with non-physician experts from schools with expertise in topics that are medically relevant and of interest to medical students. Scholarly Concentrations are longitudinal experiences that enhance the medical education program through coursework and scholarly work. In addition to enhancing students’ education, it offers the opportunity to enhance campus reputation and develop research focus for students and faculty. Partnerships were created in both directions. IU School of Medicine sought out schools and departments with unique expertise on different medical campuses. Schools and departments also approached IU School of Medicine about its Scholarly Concentrations program as momentum built. These partnerships are creating mutual benefits for IUSM, partners, faculty and students. Benefits for partner organizations include mentoring opportunities, reputational enhancement, having an impact on healthcare system, and pathways to certificates and advanced degrees. For IUSM and its students, the partnerships enhance professional development through Scholarly Concentrations in areas of clinical, teaching, research, advocacy and administration.
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    Scholarly Concentrations Program: A PRIME Approach to Addressing Care for the Medically Underserved and Vulnerable Populations
    (2022-04-28) Birnbaum, Deborah R.; Rojas, Michelle; Allen, Bradley L.; Wallach, Paul M.
    Examine how well the structure of the Scholarly Concentrations Program and content of each concentration relates to the goals of the federal Health Resources and Services Administration grant received to create more interest and prepare more medical school graduates to care for medically underserved and vulnerable populations. The grant funds the Primary Care Reaffirmation for Indiana Medical Education, or PRIME. project. A review of how concentrations align with the grant was conducted by reviewing program, concentration and course learning objectives and mapping to the grant objectives. Numerous concentrations were found to be an excellent fit, creating a PRIME opportunity to enhance the SC Program and move the needle on the grant objectives.