SOME Innovation Award Recipients

2023

Virtual Microscopy Podcasts and Self-Directed Learning in Osteopathic Curriculum: A Time Efficient Histology Instruction Model

• Sumathilatha Sakthi Velavan, MBBS, DGO, MS
  Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine

2014

Tools in the Toolbox: Interactive Board Review Electronic Media for Microbiology and Immunology

• Christopher C. Keller, PhD
  Associate Professor and Director of Microbiology/Immunology
  Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Kim Moscatello, PhD
  Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
  Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Gross Anatomy Forums: Synthesizing, Assimilating, and Applying Clinical Anatomy

• Jonathan K. Kalmey, PhD
  Assistant Dean of Preclinical Education
  Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Randy Kulesza, PhD
  Professor of Anatomy
  Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

2013

Use of Case Presentation Exercises in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases to Improve Medical Student Performance on Course Assessments

• Neal R. Chamberlain, PhD
  Professor of Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases
  AT Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

2022

Horses Teaching Medical Students Bedside Manners

• Stephanie L. Zeszutek, DO
  Clinical Associate Professor
  Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - New York

Body, Mind and Spirit Connections: Curricular Thread for Osteopathic Professional Identity Formation

• Sharon Gustowski, DO, MPH
  Chair of the Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practices
  Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

2021

The HistoHustle: A Supplemental Histology Review to Enrich Student Learning

• Jennifer Dennis, PhD, MS
  Associate Professor of Anatomy
  Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine-Joplin

2020

CREDO – A Clinical Learning Management and Education System

• Harold “Skip” Garner, PhD
  Associate Vice-Provost for Research Development
  Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Virginia Campus
• Fred Rawlins, DO
  Chair and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
  Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Virginia Campus 
• Cameron Sumpter, BS
  Computer Programmer
  Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine 

2019

Implementation of Child Advocacy Studies Training (CAST) in Medical Education

• Melissa R. Stephens, MD
  Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences & Director of Graduate Medical Education and Population Health
  William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine

2018

Development of a Rural Medicine Immersion Program for Undergraduate Medical Student

• Ryan M. Smith, DO, MS
  Director of the Division of Psychiatry and Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
  University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

2017

Clinical Distinction: Advancing EPAs through a Required Year 3 Course

• Jennifer Weiss, DO
  Associate Dean and Professor
  Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-California

2013

Learning by Living: Life Altering Medical Education

• Marilyn R. Gugliucci, PhD, MA
  Director Geriatrics Education and Research
  University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

2012

The Enrichment Module for Humanism in Medicine

• Richard A. Ortoski, DO
  Professor and Chair of Primary Care Education
  Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

2021

SCOR – An Innovative Osteopathic Core Competency Assessment System

• Glenn Davis, MS
  Associate Professor
  Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - California  

2020

Academic Medicine and Leadership Track

• David J. Park, DO, FACOFP, FAAFP
  Vice President and Dean of the Southern Utah Campus
  Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine  

2019

Development of a Culturally-Responsive Care Course in Osteopathic Medicine

• Rich A. Salas, PhD
  Chief Diversity Officer, Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
  Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

• Jeritt R. Tucker, PhD
  Assistant Professor, Behavioral Medicine, Medical Humanities and Bioethics
  Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

2018

Using Patient Perspective Sessions to Increase Preclinical Undergraduate Medical Student Empathy, Motivation to Learn, and Recall

• Tami Hendriksz, DO
  Assistant Dean of Clinical Integration
  Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-California

2017

48-Hour Hospice Home Immersion Project

• Marilyn R. Gugliucci, PhD
  Professor and Director of Geriatrics Education and Research
  University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

2012

Assessing Basic Medical Science Knowledge During Preclinical Years and Beyond

• Mark A. W. Andrews, PhD
  Professor of Physiology and Director of Examination Management
  Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at Seton Hill

2023

OMM Education via Student Presented Learning Issues

• Danielle Cooley, DO
  Program Director
  Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

2016

COAR: Clinical Skills, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Anatomy, Radiology

• Stacey Pierce-Talsma, DO, MS
  Associate Professor, Director OMM Clinical Integration
  Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-California
• Joel Talsma, MS
  Anatomy Instructor
  Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-California

2016

Utilizing Patient Morning Rounds to Observe Preclinical Medical Students' Clinical Reasoning

• Neal R. Chamberlain, PhD
  Professor, Department of Microbiology/Immunology
  AT Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Patricia Sexton, DHEd
  Associate Dean for Curriculum
  AT Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Matthew R. Hardee, DO
  Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
  AT Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Robert. W. Baer, PhD
  Professor, Department of Physiology
  AT Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

2015

Diversity Redefining Education and Medicine - LGBT Curriculum

• Patricia S. Sexton, DHEd
  NAOME Fellows Chair, Associate Dean of Curriculum
  AT Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Implementing Embedded Assessment of Psychomotor Student Performance in Osteopathic Education and Research

• Sherry Jimenez, EdD
  Assistant Dean for Educational Development
  Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine