Workshops

Held on Tuesday, April 8, available onsite only.

FULL DAY (8:30 am – 5:00 pm CT)

Advising and Career Development Strategies to Maximize Residency Match Success

This interactive session, presented by the AACOM Council on Residency Placement (CORP), will explore best practices for the transition from undergraduate medical education (UME) to graduate medical education (GME), focusing on residency selection and match strategies.

Key topics include a review of residency match statistics from the 2025 Match, data-driven strategies for advising students on residency selection, residency program perspectives from various specialties on the application process, and the latest trends and developments in the transition to residency.

Designed for those supporting students in this critical phase, this workshop is ideal for residency advisors at colleges of osteopathic medicine, deans, clinical deans, residency program directors, program coordinators and others involved in the process.

Presenters

• Martin B. Timoney, EdD, University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Abigail Frank, DO, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Carrie Champine, DO, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Virginia Campus
• Kim Peck, MBA, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Katie Harden, MBA, Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine – Joplin
• Jason Reminick, MD, Thalamus

Additional speakers may be added.

HALF DAY Morning (8:30 am – 12:00 pm CT)

AI and Digital Health Integration for Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship

Members of the AACOM Society of Osteopathic Medical Educators (SOME), in collaboration with the American Osteopathic Information Association (AOiA), invite you to join this dynamic workshop designed to explore best practices for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and digital health innovations into undergraduate osteopathic medical education.

As AI transforms healthcare delivery, this workshop provides crucial guidance for educators shaping the next generation of digitally competent, principle-centered osteopathic physicians. 

This workshop will: 

• Explore the intersection of osteopathic principles with AI and digital health technologies, emphasizing whole-person care, humanistic approaches and personalized medicine. 
• Delve into the advantages and challenges of integrating AI into educational and professional settings. 
• Demonstrate ethical and practical applications of AI for teaching, assessment and research. 
• Provide hands-on experiences with AI tools, case studies and digital health applications in teaching and professional development. 

Participants will engage in interactive breakout discussions focused on teaching, scholarship and research, offering deeper insights into effectively integrating these technologies while preserving osteopathic distinctiveness. Supported by AOiA's Digital Health Innovation resources, this workshop equips educators with actionable strategies to enhance their teaching and scholarship, ultimately contributing to improved patient care and outcomes.

Presenters

• Christopher C. Keller, PhD, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Sherry Jimenez, EdD, Lincoln Memorial University — DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
• May Lin, DO, Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Frederick Chang, DO, Chief Medical Information Officer at Yuma Regional Medical Center
• Mari Greenberger, MPPA, American Osteopathic Information Association (AOiA)
• Cole Zanetti, DO, American Osteopathic Information Association (AOiA)

Additional Panelists (TBA):

• Representatives from the SOME Pre-conference Planning Committee
• Members of the AOiA Digital Health Innovation Steering Committee
• Osteopathic Medical Student and Resident

How Can Good Leaders and Followers Be Good Educators and Learners?

The rapid evolution of healthcare and educational practices, coupled with the opening of new colleges of osteopathic medicine (COMs) and the expansion of existing COMs, brings dynamic challenges to COM educators. Osteopathic leaders need to be well-prepared to adopt and implement new teaching methodologies while fostering a culture of educational innovation and scholarship. This workshop’s primary objective is to equip educators with a palette of tools and skills to implement effective and efficient leadership strategies. A secondary objective is to introduce the concepts of followership and sponsorship. We will discuss how followers, followership and a culture of sponsorship are as vital as leaders and leadership in shaping a COM’s culture, fostering development and ensuring long-term success. 

Presenters

• Naunihal Zaveri, MS, PhD, Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Laura M. Rosch, DO, Rocky Vista University – Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Karen J. Nichols, DO, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
• Donald Sefcik, DO, Xavier College of Osteopathic Medicine (proposed COM)

Additional speakers may be added.

HALF DAY Afternoon (1:30 pm – 5:00 pm CT)

Career Coaching - Your Guide to Professional Development

This session introduces participants to the principles of career coaching, a framework successfully used in high-performance professions to enhance performance, develop skills, achieve work-life balance, reduce burnout and unlock professional potential. Career coaches apply motivational interviewing, inquiry and coaching theories to empower individuals to identify strengths, core values and personal vision, while setting actionable, measurable goals.

Participants will gain an understanding of coaching theories, distinguish coaching from advising, mentoring and sponsoring, and explore real-world applications for personal growth. This interactive workshop will include a short didactic session, a panel discussion, expert-led self-reflection and small group activities, offering participants the opportunity to experience being coached on a topic of their choice. Designed with medical school faculty in mind, this session is dedicated to advancing professional, career and wellness goals.

Presenters

• Stacey Pierce-Talsma, DO, MS, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Gregg C. Lund, DO
• Heather Ferrill, DO, MSEd, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Amanda Wright, DO, Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Millicent Channell, DO, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Tami Hendriksz, DO, Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine

HALF DAY Afternoon (1:30 pm – 5:00 pm CT)

Foundational Core Competencies: The New CBME Learning Community

The new Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) Learning Community for UME will convene with the goal of accelerating the development of and transition to CBME in the United States. This hybrid community will explore the five essential core components of CBME and examine the barriers and facilitators to implementing them effectively in UME. Join us to learn more about this new community, share practices and exchange lessons learned toward adopting the CBME core components in UME.

Presenters

• Mark R. Speicher, PhD, MHA, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
• Lisa D. Howley, PhD, Association of American Medical Colleges
• Laura Edgar, EdD, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

HALF DAY Afternoon (1:30 pm – 5:00 pm CT)

Graduate Medical Education Development Strategies in Underserved and Community-Based Settings

AACOM’s Assembly of Osteopathic Graduate Medical Educators (AOGME) and the UME-GME Task Force’s GME Growth Action Group are partnering to offer a workshop focused on developing GME programs, with a special emphasis on rural and community-based settings. Participants will engage in interactive learning through case studies, small group work and discussions, gaining insights from national experts and taking home best practices and strategies for developing GME programs in their areas.

Presenters

• Lori Rodefeld, MS, Wisconsin Collaborative for Rural General Medical Education
• Alan B. Douglass, MD, University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Russell Maier, MD, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine