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)
Empowering Educators Through AI Strategies for Teaching, Scholarship and Professional Growth
Members of the AACOM Society of Osteopathic Medical Educators (SOME) invite you to join this interactive workshop designed to explore best practices for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into various aspects of undergraduate osteopathic medical education. As AI continues to revolutionize healthcare, it is crucial for educators to understand its role and potential in preparing the next generation of osteopathic physicians. This workshop will:
- Delve into the advantages and challenges of various online AI platforms.
- Demonstrate appropriate uses of AI in professional settings.
- Offer hands-on experiences with AI applications in teaching and professional development.
Participants will engage in breakout discussions focused on teaching, scholarship and research, allowing for a deeper exploration of how AI can be effectively utilized in these areas. By equipping educators with these skills, the workshop aims to enhance the teaching of osteopathic principles and practices, 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
Additional speakers may be added.
HALF DAY Morning (8:30 am – 12:00 pm CT)
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 is a newly designed effort critical to the development of an enhanced osteopathic clinical education workforce. To encourage participation in this workshop, we are waiving the $250 fee.
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
