Building the

Academy: Engaging Faculty

Development through NAOME

Presented by: NAOME Fellows

Background

Academies of Medical Educators …

• “Are a professional home for educators”

• “Promote and value teaching”

• “Provide leadership, promote standards and

support all those involved in the Academic discipline

of medical education”

Albany Medical College University of California Irvine

Baylor College of Medicine University of California San Francisco

Columbia University College of Georgetown University

Physicians and Surgeons Penn State

University of Chicago Vanderbilt University

University of Florida Southern Illinois University SOM

Harvard Medical School University of Illinois - Chicago

University of North Carolina Louisiana State University

University of Pittsburgh Marshall University

University of Southern California, Keck Medical College of Georgia

University of Texas Medical Branch Medical College of Wisconsin

University of Texas San Antonio Mount Sinai School of Medicine

University of Texas Southwestern Northeastern Ohio College of Medicine

Emory University Northwestern University SOM

University of Virginia

NAOME

What is NAOME?

• An inter-institutional, criterion-based academy, that

recognizes faculty educational scholarship in four

categories:

• Teaching and Evaluation;

• Development of Enduring Educational Materials;

• Educational Leadership;

• Educational Research.

The Purpose of the NAOME IS:

• Foster and promote the value of the scholarship of

teaching and learning.

• Provide mentoring and support for educators in

osteopathic medical education programs.

• Promote networking and collaboration among institutions

of osteopathic medical education by providing a forum

for the exchange of ideas

Leadership

• Chair: Matt Henry, PhD Des Moines University College

of Osteopathic Medicine

• Secretary: Pam Basehore, EdD, MPH Rowan School of

Osteopathic Medicine

• Excellent staff support: Luke Mortenson, PhD and

Natieya Davis

Five key links and one important date.

1. Application Process 4. Selection Process

2. Portfolio Preparation 5. NAOME Mentors

3. Scholarship Categories 6. Mid-February

http://www.aacom.org/ome/councils/naome

“What do I need to know and do to prepare a

NAOME Fellow application?”

“How do I begin the process?”

1. Applicants should

familiarize themselves

with the application

materials.

2. Four key elements to

the application.

3. Most time intensive

component is the

‘Educational Portfolio’.

“What are the

elements of

the process?”

1. General guidelines and information with a webinar on

creating a mini-portfolio.

2. “Do’s & Don’ts” along with commons mistakes.

3. Specific guidelines for each category of educational

scholarship.

“Are there any guidelines for putting my

portfolio together?”

1. The “Do’s and Don’ts” section of the

“Portfolio Preparation” tab has very

helpful examples of the common

mistakes made when preparing a

portfolio.

2. Three BIG errors to avoid…

a. Applying in the wrong category

of educational scholarship.

b. Poorly organized portfolio that is

difficult to follow for someone

that does not know you.

c. Evidence and statements in the

portfolio are not clearly linked.

“Any advise on what to do and what not to do?”

1. Teaching & Evaluation

“preparation and delivery of lectures”

2. Development of Enduring Educational Materials

“may include authoring a textbook or chapter”

3. Educational Leadership

“significant leadership in curriculum development or

education-related administration”

4. Educational Research

“investigation of specific education-related questions

and dissemination of the results”

“What constitutes educational scholarship?”

“Who is evaluating my

portfolio?”

“What is the selection

committee looking for?

“How will my portfolio

be evaluated?”

“Who…What….and How is this all going to work?”

YES!

“Can anybody help me with all of this?”

What is it that you have valued most about

being a NAOME Fellow?“The opportunity to build relationships / network with academic leaders within our

profession….sharing ideas / challenging one another / offering feedback / provide support.”

“I most value the inter-campus community - the camaraderie and collaboration that occurs among

fellows. I also value the ability to contribute substantively to the profession as a group with impact

that individuals rarely have.”

“I feel it has been an honor to be a NAOME fellow knowing that I was selected by a group of my

peers through an extensive review process which affirms quality and significance of the efforts

made to contribute too many areas of medical education.”

“Opportunity to network and collaborate with experts in the field of medical education. Often in a

medical school environment there are a limited number of colleagues truly invested in the

scholarship of education. NAOME provides a wonderful network of like-minded individuals, yet

with varied insights and perspectives to share.”

“Working with amazing educators with like-minded goals from different institutions. I have

learned so much from the educators and leaders within NAOME.”

Since becoming a member, what have you seen

as the academy’s impactful accomplishments?

“Showcasing the importance of building bridges throughout / across our profession.”

“By far the most impact has been a real valuing (particularly at some schools which have

embraced the Academy as important) of educators.”

“I value being a part of a national group dedicated to excellence in medical education for the

present and future healthcare providers. I have found that I have been given as well as can provide

collegial support and mentorship from and to others who share a passion for quality and

innovations in medical education.”

“Becoming a recognized organization with established bylaws. Establishing a credible process for

fellow application and selection.”

“Contribution to the profession. NAOME fellows contribute to many aspects of the annual

AACOM meeting, including grant and abstract review. The discussion and development of best

practices and innovative teaching tools to share across institutions has also made a direct impact

on my teaching style and philosophies.”

What has being part of NAOME meant to you?

“It has motivated me to “step it up, to keep up.”

“I'm super proud of NAOME - I feel very honored to be among peers whom I respect and

learn from.”

“Accomplishments for NAOME: Created a recognized cadre of quality and engaged members!

This group leads and provides input to important issues and events, such as the AACOM

educational and poster grant reviews. This group also provides a platform to share our

challenges and successes.”

“I am certainly proud to be a member and serve as secretary to the organization. As the

fellowship grows I think the potential for significant impact will be further realized. I look

forward to being part of that growth.”

“Becoming a NAOME fellow was one of the best professional decisions I have made. Being

part of this outstanding group has strengthened my educational abilities and goals. It is

invigorating to work with NAOME fellows who I admire and respect and to be able to

contribute to our common goal of educating outstanding osteopathic physicians.”

Service to the Profession

AACOM Education Grant Review

AACOM Annual Meeting Poster Review Team

Mentoring future fellows / future academic faculty

At the ready for consideration / research of issues as requested by AACOM Administration and / or the BOD

Chair serves as liaison to SOME Steering Committee

Currently working on assembling materials to act as a speaker’s bureau

Consultants

Faculty Development Speakers

In the works…

Website / Application improvement

Annual Meeting proposals

Speakers / Consultant Bureau

Bios

Expertise

Searchable

Annotated Med Ed resources repository

For more information visit the NAOME

table near the AACOM Information table