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Saturday, March 2, 2002

8:15 - 8:30 am - Introduction - Gloria J. Kuhn, DO, PhD, Chair, CORD Faculty Development Committee

8:30 - 9:30 am - What is Faculty Development? - Glenn Hamilton, MD
The process of continual training of educators and the responsibilities of the academic institution and an individual faculty member to achieve mutual success will be discussed. At the end of this session the participants will be able to define faculty development, list methods to achieve success in academic endeavors, and discuss the elements needed for a successful academic career.

9:30 - 10:45 am - Excellence in Academic Leadership - Glenn Hamilton, MD; Marcus Martin, MD; and Robert Hockberger, MD
Choosing an academic leader and knowing when a leader is fulfilling the obligations of leadership is of paramount importance when planning an academic career. Each speaker will talk for 20 minutes on the following topics: choosing an academic leader, preparing oneself for academic leadership, and the duties of an academic leader. A 15 minute question and answer session will follow. At the end of this session participants will be able to cite the qualifications and duties of the academic leader and discuss the steps used to choose a leader.

10:45 - 11:00 am - Break

11:00 am - 12:00 noon - Scholarly Activity: Its Role in Education and Promotion - Marcus Martin, MD
There are a wide variety of activities which are recognized by medical schools as leading to promotion. Faculty need to determine in which activities they will become involved. At the end of this session participants will be able to state what activities can be used for promotion and how to present these activities in the best light to a promotion and tenure committee.

12:00 - 1:30 pm - Lunch

1:30 - 2:30 pm - Resident Remediation/Counseling - Carey Chisholm, MD
Techniques to assist faculty members in identifying a weak resident and help them with their deficiencies will be discussed. Participants are invited to bring their own cases to review. At the end of the session participants will be able to recognize and verbalize problems residents are encountering and will be able to construct a customized program to remedy deficiencies.

2:30 - 3:15 pm - Effective Bedside Evaluation - Nick Jouriles, MD
Determining the clinical abilities of residents is a complex task. Dr. Jouriles' discussion will provide the faculty member with tools for consistent bedside evaluation. At the end of the session participants will be able to state the principals of adult learning that can be used in clinical teaching and discuss a number of techniques to make bedside instruction more effective.

3:15 - 3:30 pm - Break

3:30 - 4:30 pm - Presentation Skills/Use of Power Point - Joseph Lex, MD
Effective presentation skills and the use of media are crucial in effective teaching. At the end of this session participants will be able to describe an effective presentation, discuss how electronic media can aid in teaching, and list actions which detract from effective teaching.

4:30 - 5:00 pm - Continuous Assessment of Competence - Robert Hockberger, MD
The American Board of Emergency Medicine is instituting a broad-based plan for continuing assessment of clinical competency in emergency medicine. This discussion will provide the audience with details on the scope and plans for implementation of the program. At the end of this session participants will know the schedule and types of assessment tools being used and will be able to discuss the schedule of assessment over the ten-year cycle for diplomates of the board exam.

5:00 - 5:30 pm - Networking/Mentoring - Robert Hockberger, MD
Finding a mentor and making connections with colleagues and those with similar interests can be difficult. At the end of this session participants will be able to state methods for finding a mentor and becoming involved with colleagues who share their interests and career goals.

5:30 - 6:30 pm - Networking Lab
While practicing effective networking skills, get to know the other participants and faculty at the conference reception!

8:00 - 9:00 am - Turning Your Interest into Research and Finding a Mentor - Michelle Biros, MD
Successful researchers are those who have a true interest in the research they are performing. At the end of this session participants will be able to determine which of their interests are suitable for research and describe steps they can take to find a mentor to help them become successful researchers.

9:00 - 9:30 am - Break

9:30 - 11:30 am - The Gender Difference in Emergency Medicine - Stephen Hayden, MD and Debra Perina, MD
During this small group session and facilitated discussion, gender differences that might effect academic emergency medicine careers will be discussed. Innovative ideas to encourage appreciation of these difficulties will be explored. At the end of this session participants will be able to recognize discrimination and find effective ways to deal with the problem.

11:30 - 12:30 pm - WORKING LUNCH - Small Group Discussions of Problems Unique to Men vs Those Faced by Women - Leaders: Debra Perina, MD; Stephen Hayden, MD; Nick Jouriles, MD; and Gloria Kuhn, DO
Home and family issues are sometimes different for men and women. Participants will discuss what these issues are and how to effectively deal with them.

1:00 - 2:30 pm - Common Reasons for Manuscript Rejection - Michelle Biros, MD
Manuscript rejection can be a source of great frustration. Common causes for manuscript rejection will be discussed by Dr. Biros, the editor of Academic Emergency Medicine, one of the major emergency medical journals. At the end of this session participants will be able to list reasons for rejection and techniques to avoid rejection of manuscripts.

2:30 - 3:30 pm - Break Out Sessions on Welless - Debra Perina, MD; and John Finnell, MD
Achieving a healthy balance in one's career maximizes productivity and guards against burnout. Techniques for maintaining personal well-being in the academic environment will be presented. At the end of this session participants will be able to discuss issues of wellness which have presented problems because of the lifestyle unique to emergency medicine.

3:30 - 3:45 pm - Break

3:45 - 4:45 pm - Panel Discussion: How to Get Involved in Regional/National Academic Affairs - Pam Dyne, MD; Robert Leschke, MD; John Finnell, MD; Stephen Hayden, MD; and Debra Perina, MD
One step along the path of a successful academic career is to become active in regional and national activities. Discussion will include traditional and unique methods of developing these opportunities. Each panel member will discuss methods they have used to become involved in academic activities. Participants will be given time to ask questions of the panel members.

4:45 - 5:30 pm - How to Get Involved in Regional/National Academic Affairs
This question and answer session will be led by the panelists in the previous session.

8:00 - 9:00 am - Bedside Use of Evidence-based Medicine - Stephen Hayden, MD
In a busy ED, is there time for evidence-based medicine (EBM)? Several resources for use in teaching EBM that is practical for bed-side evaluation will be presented. At the end of this session participants will be able to list a number of techniques that can be used to teach evidence-based medicine at the bedside for problem solving.

9:00 - 10:00 am - Negotiating Skills and Effective Communication - John Finnell, MD
The inability to negotiate and effectively communicate can destroy a career. These skills are vital to success. At the end of this session participants will be able to list effective negotiating and communication techniques.

10:00 - 10:15 am - Break

10:15 - 11:15 am - Interview Skills Training - Gloria Kuhn, DO, PhD
Your academic career may depend on your ability to present your teaching as well as clinical and research achievements. This session will provide a guideline for designing a teaching portfolio to optimize the display of your talents. At the end of this session participants will be able to design a portfolio that is customized to their needs for archival purposes and be able to modify the portfolio for purposes of promotion.

11:15 - 12:00 noon - Letters of Recommendation - Felix Ankel, MD
When the graduating student or resident asks for a letter of recommendation, what can be written? Dr. Ankel will provide tips to help in composing letters that will effectively relate an applicant's abilities and character. Writing letters of recommendation takes experience and should honestly portray the strengths of a candidate. At the end of this session participants will be able to list some of the pitfalls of writing letters.

12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 pm - Interview Training Skills - James Adams, MD
Interviewing applicants is a task for many faculty members, but most have little training for this task. This session will review pertiments interview questions that will help perdict future performance of a resident. At the end of this session participants will be able to list questions that will perdict success in applicants and will be able to avoid those questions which cannot be legally asked during an interview.

2:00 - 2:45 pm - Panel Discussion Letters of Recommendation/Interviewing Skills/Advising Medical Students - Felix Ankel, MD; Pam Dyne, MD; James Adams, MD; and Robert Leschke, MD
At the end of this session participants will understand the legal ramifications of writing letters of recommendation, will be able to state most common questions asked by medical students who are interested in going into the specialty of emergency medicine, will understand techniques that will identify successful candidates for emergency medicine, and will know which questions cannot be asked during the interview session.

2:45 - 3:45 pm - Organizational Skills - James Adams, MD
Organizational skills are critical for a busy academic emergency physician. Techniques for organizing your activities and using your time more effectively will be highlighted. At the end of this session participants will be able to list techniques for keeping track of their activities and accomplishing their goals in the allotted time they have.

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