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Join us for the Second Year Class Meeting to discuss curriculum updates, USMLE Step 1, Year 3 planning, health insurance, student financial services, academic advising, professionalism, and more. All relevant information will be provided.
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Second Year Class Meeting Class of 2020 August 2017 Gerald H. Sterling, PhD Senior Associate Dean for Education ghsterli@temple.edu David J. Karras, MD Associate Dean, Pre-Clerkship Education david.karras@temple.edu
Agenda Welcome – Dr. Sterling Announcements Curriculum, USMLE Step 1 LCME accreditation Year 3 Planning Health Insurance Student Financial Services Academic and Career Advising Professionalism and Attendance Policies General Discussion
Gerald Sterling Alisa Peet David Karras Lawrence Kaplan Denise Salerno David Wald Marianne LaRussa Ellen Johnson Ilene Marker Kate Martin Shayla Moore Prince Ruth Wright Office of Medical Education
Douglas Reifler Stephanie Barbetta Dianne Butera Melanie Cosby Jacquee Lukawski Micki Marchesani Advisors: Oneida Arosarena Robert Bettiker Stephanie Barbetta Ralph Horwitz Larry Kaplan Adam Reese Kathleen Dave Office of Student Affairs
Hannah Flite Alexis Gates Jerome Wright Ann Gallagher Rhonda McCurry Carissa Forde Remy Van Wyck Betty Anne Pauly Mary Ann Ausetts Curriculum Offices
Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Kathleen Reeves Melanie Cosby Germyce Harris Oneida Aroserena Bianca Niggli
Institute for Clinical Simulationand Patient Safety Jane Cripe David Wald Charlotte Huber John Daly Michaella Kinloch Richard Bell Lee Kiszonas
Offices of Student Records and Student Financial Services Denise Green Donna Johnson Lisa Duncan Joanne Handler
Classroom support & Technology Michael Seip Tom Fanrak Darrel Ashbury Rhashe Pannell
Administrative Structure LKSOM-Phila Block & Doctoring Directors St. Luke’s Leadership Team Dr. Anderson & Site Block/Doctoring Directors
Doctoring and Clinical Threads • Span years 1-2 • Changes to Threads • Concentrated in “Thread Focus” weeks • Introductory lectures during “Doctoring” • Cases and discussions integrated into Block and Doctoring activities • Biostatistics, Epidemiology, & Translational Medicine • Integrated throughout the year
Each block will have…… • Integrated Organ-Specific Disciplines • Pathology • Pathophysiology • Pharmacology • Clinical Medicine • Self-directed/Life-long Learning Activities • CRCs • Integrated workshops
Self-Assessment materials • Formative questions in each block • NBME examinations • End of block 7 • End of block 9 • End of year (cumulative)
Changes to Grading Structure • Final grade in all Year 2 courses is reported as Pass or Fail • A cumulative passing score on written examinations must be attained to pass each course • Numerical final grade in each course is retained by Deans’ office • utilized in determining class rank and awards • identify and counsel “at-risk” students • Final grade in all courses includes a component reflecting professionalism and teamwork • Grade components are posted in the syllabus of each course
Professionalism A core value of medicine, equal to that of knowledge and technical skills. Key professionalism competencies include character, integrity, honesty, personal motivation, responsibility, accountability, compassion, continued professional development, ability to work in teams, and respect for patients, teachers and colleagues.
Professionalism Policy Physicians-in-training are expected to meet standards of professionalism, as described in the Medical School Competencies and Honor Code. Failure to meet standards may result in a Fail grade, counseling, referral to the Honor Board or SPAG Committee.
Attendance Expectations • Participation and engagement in the learning environment are components of your professional responsibilities • Attendance is required at all small-group activities • workshops • laboratories • conferences • simulation sessions • all Doctoring activities • Attendance is encouraged, but not required, at lectures (other than Doctoring)
Attendance Expectations • We understand that life happens outside of school • Unexpected absences or lateness may be unavoidable • Unanticipated conflicts may arise • No penalty (and no excuse required) for • 2 or fewer absences/lateness per block • 4 or fewer absences/lateness per academic year • Excessive (>2) unexcused absences/lateness: • Point deduction from the final course grade • May be referred to Honor Board or Academic Standards and Promotions • May be reflected in Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) • Details of attendance polices are in course syllabi
Course Evaluations Among professional expectations, all students are expected to compete a course/faculty evaluation form at the end of each course Block/Doctoring Reps
USMLE United States Medical Licensing Examinations Step 1 Step 2 CK - Multiple Choice CS - Clinical Skills Assessment Step 3
USMLE Step 1 Assess application of the knowledge and understanding of key basic biomedical science concepts with emphasis of principles & mechanisms of health, disease and modes of therapy
Sample Question: A 74-year-old man with urinary frequency and urgency has been diagnosed with benign prostatic hypertrophy. He refuses operative intervention, but agrees to a trial of finasteride therapy. During the trial, synthesis of which of the following substances is most likely to be inhibited? A. Androstenedione B. Dihydrotestosterone C. Estradiol D. Estrone E. Testosterone (Use of tables, charts, graphs for data)
USMLE STEP 1 Registration – www.nbme.org Study Strategies
Planning for Third Year • Clinical Campuses • Selection of Clinical Rotations • Medicine • Surgery • Neurology/Elective • Pediatrics • Obstetrics/Gynecology • Psychiatry • Family Medicine
Need Help??? • Block and Doctoring Directors • Faculty • Dean’s Staff • Questions??? • Announcements