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November 2006
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Minutes |
September 11, 2006 |
The minutes were approved as read |
Announcements |
Dr. Williams reported briefly on the AAMC Annual Mtg in Seattle. The meeting emphasized Self-Assessment and Professionalism. The major speaker was Jim Collins, the author of the booklet “Good to Great.” Dr. London described the workshop on the new designer NBME exams. Dr. Schiavone reported on the sessions he attended, noting in particular the sesson on new standards for LCME, e.g. required public service by students.
New 1st year student representative, Piyapa Praditpan was introduced and welcomed to the committee.
Clinical Course Directors Mtg at 12 Noon in the Dean’s Small Conf Room today will discuss the next year’s 3rd yr calendar and Ambulatory Care elective.
The first run of the new Clinical Skills Center students went very well. There will be a formal opening on December 15th. |
Dr. Schiavone will bring some documents along with a poster from this meeting for discussion at the next Curriculum Committee Mtg in December. |
Subcommittee Reports |
- Directors of 1st & 2nd Year Courses Thomas O’Riordan, MD
Minutes were not distributed. No further discussion
- Directors of Clinical Courses David Tompkins, MD
Minutes from September Meeting sent by e-mail. No meeting the month of October
- Objectives & Assessment Sidonie Morrison, PhD
Three meetings were held since the last CurrCom Mtg.
- Systems Committee - Frederick Miller, MD
Systems Meeting will be held next week. The normalization of non-quantified scores or non-objectives scores was discussed and referred to the O&A subcommittee.
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Approved as read
Approved as read
A motion was made to also have this issue referred to the O & A committee. Unanimously Approved.
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Course Evaluations
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Course Name Evaluators Names
Pathology Dr’s. V. Vollmer & J. Lu
The floor was opened for discussion. Dr. Vollmer stated that since the last evaluation 3 years ago the course changed to a block format. This is a well received course with positive feedback. A mid-course evaluation will give the students an idea of what the expectations are before the final exam. Dr. Williams stated that the mid-course evaluation is mandated by LCME. Dr. Fleit asked about student tutors. Williams referred him to Dr. Chandran. He also said as we increase the size of the class additional faculty will be needed.
Dr. Williams thanked the evaluators for their report. |
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Faculty Development |
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Old Business |
- Continuation of Nutrition Review from September Meeting – Dr. Richman
Comments previously made were the concern of the lack of integration with systems. The group met with Dr. McNurlan. A proposal was made to have Nutrition maintained as a course, but make changes
- redesign the development of the course
- have the level between Nutrition and Systems strengthened with active participation from both sides
- change exam by having 2 to 3 questions on Nutrition in individual System courses. Exam questions would be added up and counted as a single Nutrition Exam score
- have the method of slides being used changed - more case based format
- have presentation skills improved, possibly by the Faculty Development workshops given by the Dean’s Office
For this to be successful, there needs to be full cooperation from the faculty. This topic will be discussed at the 1st & 2nd Years CD’s Meeting
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New Business |
1. Ophthalmology for Medical Students – Dr. Miller
Dr. Miller reported his concern on Ophthalmology (Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, etc.) not being included in the systems course and having students graduate without these topics. This issue was discussed 3 years ago and still has not been resolved. Dr. Miller would like to formalize this somewhere in the curriculum. Dr. Sibonie would be happy to complete any forms needed. Some suggestions were made as to having this as part of a clerkship, i.e. Surgical Selectives have a CD ROM on this topic. . |
Dr. Williams suggested querying the Clerkship Directors as to what is being taught on Ophthalmology. |
Next Meeting |
December 4, 2006 |
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Attendance: (*ABSENT) Richard Bronson, *Roger Cameron, Moises Eisenberg, Howard Fleit, Peter Halperin, Mary Kritzer, Frederick Miller, *Tom O’Riordan, Paul Richman, Warren Rosenfeld, Sandy Simon, *Joseph Sorrento, Howard Sussman, Peter Viccellio, *Tamara Weiss, Peter Williams, Hugo Altamirano, *Allan Miller, Piyapa Priditpan, *Jennifer Ripton, Allen Kucine, Marilyn London, Sidonie Morrison, *Elza Mylona, Frederick Schiavone, *Roy Steigbigel, David Tompkins
Other: Heidi Campani, Jean D’Andraia, Holly Ruttenberg, Arnold Jaffe
Guests: Iris Granek, Vivica Vollmer, Janice Lu
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