The NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine Academic Scholars Program is designed to prepare outstanding osteopathic medical students who are interested in pursuing careers in Academic Medicine. SCHEDULE The Scholarship is scheduled between January of the student s third year and December of the fourth year. As part of the Academic Medicine Scholarship Program, the student will enroll in a Masters Degree Program in Neuromusculoskeletal Sciences (MNMS) which consists of 33 credits of graduate coursework that shall be completed during the scholarship year. After the Scholarship year, students resume their rotations and graduate upon the completion of their 5 th year. At graduation, students will receive their DO degree, their Master s Degree in Neuromusculoskeletal Sciences, and a Certificate issued by the Academic Medicine Scholarship Program signifying the completion of all requirements. In order for Scholars to matriculate into the Scholarship Program they must be in good academic standing and they must pass their COMLEX Step I on their first attempt. FINANICAL SUPPORT Each scholar is awarded a full scholarship for their last three years as an Osteopathic Medical Student at NYIT. The College of Osteopathic Medicine will also pay for 21 of 33 master-level credits. Academic Medicine Scholars are responsible for the cost of the remaining 12 credits, which are offered at a discounted rate. Each scholar is responsible for paying their medical and dental insurance. Scholars are eligible for student loans for living expenses, medical and dental insurance, and tuition charges for the Master s Degree Program. Scholars are not eligible to receive any additional institutionally funded grants and/or scholarships. If a Scholar decides to withdraw from the program all current and prior year scholarships are reversed from the students account. The student will be charged tuition and fees for each year the scholarship was received and will be held responsible for those charges. OBJECTIVES During their Scholarship Year Academic Scholars Will: Develop research skills Develop verbal and written communication skills Learn effective teaching methods Integrate information technology in medical education, health care delivery and research Learn the process of publishing research in peer reviewed journals
TRAVEL EXPENSES Upon the approval of the Director of the program, each Academic Medicine Scholar will be reimbursed for conference fees, lodging, travel, and food if the Scholar presents a research project at a scientific or professional society meeting. CURRICULUM FOR THE MASTERS DEGREE IN NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL SCIENCES (MNMS): There are 11 required three-credit courses in the Masters Degree program in Neuromusculoskeletal Sciences. These include: MMPU 826: Supervised Research I MMPU 828: Supervised Research II MMPU 832: Supervised Research III Throughout the spring, summer and fall semesters, each Scholar will work with a specific Research Mentor on an approved research project. Both Scholars and Faculty Members will have input in the pairing process. The Scholars and their Research Mentors are encouraged to present and/or publish their research activities but this is not a requirement for successful completion of the Academic Medicine Scholars Program. MMNM 826: Supervised Lecture I During the calendar year, each Scholar is required to give two structured academic lectures before 1st and/or 2nd year medical students. For each course, scholars prepare and deliver one structured lecture. Scholars select a Faculty member who will work with them on choosing a topic. Before delivering each lecture, the scholars will participate in lecture review sessions where they will go over and critique each other s lectures to aid in their development. The Scholars will be assessed by their Faculty lecture mentor and their participation in the lecture review sessions.
MMPU 820: Anatomy Laboratory Trainer I All Academic Medicine Scholars will work alongside Anatomy and Neuroanatomy Faculty in the Anatomy lab. Scholars will perform prosections and demonstrate them before students, will assist in teaching labs, and will participate in scheduled review sessions and practice exam sessions. MMNM 830: Doctor-Patient Lab Training This semester course provides lab training in how to supervise and instruct students in the doctor-patient relationship. Academic Medicine Scholars learn how to teach the format of the medical interview, identify the techniques of verbal and non-verbal communication, how to teach the principles of empathic interviewing, instruct how to take a complete history of the patient, teach how to perform a thorough examination with proper documentation, formulate a differential diagnosis and how to present the patient. MMNM 730: Advanced Concepts of Clinical Research MMOM 820: OMM Laboratory Trainer I Scholars serve actively as table trainers for 1 st and 2 nd year students. They set up labs, run cameras, facilitate a workshop pod of students, attend lectures and planning meetings, and are involved in student assessment and the faculty evaluation process. Scholars help with lab session planning and dissemination of information in lab prep sessions, on stage, scholar office hours and in OPUS review sessions. Individual scholars participate in scheduled OMM clinic sessions The purpose of this course is to provide training for students in activities pertinent to an academic physician, with a focus on clinical research. The course should prepare students to critically review medical literature, lead journal clubs, prepare clinical topic and case presentations appropriate for activities at University teaching hospitals (tumor board, grand rounds, etc ), and to discuss issues pertinent to clinical research at an advanced level.
MMPU 710: Biostatistics & Epidemiology This course is intended to provide students with a working knowledge of the basic concepts and methods of epidemiology and biostatistics. There is a focus on the acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of information about disease occurrence, disease treatment and health behaviors. In this course, students will learn about the application of statistics to understanding the occurrence and control of public health conditions such as infectious diseases and chronic diseases. At the completion of this course, students will be expected to be able to conduct basic statistical analysis for public health studies and interpret statistical results. Students will use SPSS statistical software for the analyses conducted in this course. MMPU 735: Methods and Research in Medical Education This course consists of a series of sessions and workshops that examine the processes, methodologies and applications of medical education. Students will search, evaluate and discuss medical education literature and learn about pedagogical models of medical education, writing of learning objectives and examination items, and case study development. Scholars will be able to apply what they learn in this course to the active teaching components of the Scholar s curriculum lectures, OMM and Anatomy teaching practicums. MMNM 710: Advanced Concepts of Neuromusculoskeletal Sciences This course consists of a series of highly interactive activities designed to familiarize Scholars with the entire research process. Scholars individually lead discussions of peer reviewed journal articles on neuromusculoskeletal and related topics, write NIH style grant proposals, peer-review scientific manuscripts, and give presentations on their own research projects for peer evaluation.
CURRICULUM: Spring MMPU 826: MMPU 710: MMNM 710: Supervised Research I (3 credit hours) Biostatistics & Epidemiology (3 credit hours) Advanced Concepts of Neuromusculoskeletal Sciences (3 credit hours) MMNM 830: MMPU 735: Summer MMPU 828: Doctor-Patient Lab Training (3 credit hours) Methods and Research in Medical Education (3 credit hours) Semester Total of 15 credit hours Supervised Research II (3 credit hours) Semester Total of 3 credit hours Fall MMNM 826: MMPU 832: MMOM 820: MMPU 820: MMNM 730: Supervised Lecture I (3 credit hours) Supervised Research III (3 credit hours) OMM Laboratory Trainer I (3 credit hours) Anatomy Laboratory Trainer I (3 credit hours) Advanced Concepts of Clinical Research (3 credit hours) Semester Total of 15 credit hours Curriculum Total of 33 credit hours
OTHER EXPERIENCES Academic Medicine Scholars will have the opportunity to voluntarily engage in other educational and research experiences as negotiated between individual Faculty, Program Directors and the Director of the Academic Medicine Scholars Program. HOW TO APPLY: Your application consists of two items: a letter of intent explaining why you wish to become an Academic Medicine Scholar and an up-to-date curriculum vitae. Your finished application needs to be submitted no later than October 31, 2017. Please submit both items of your application to Allison Arnold. THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS: All applications will be reviewed by the Academic Medicine Scholars Committee and each applicant may then be interviewed. Applicants will be informed of the decisions made by the committee prior to the end of the calendar year.
DIRECTOR OF THE ACADEMIC MEDICINE SCHOLARS PROGRAM Matthew Mihlbachler, PhD Associate Professor, Anatomy mmihlbac@nyit.edu Phone: 516-686-3808 Riland, Room 329 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, ACADEMIC MEDICINE SCHOLARS PROGRAM Allison Arnold aarnol01@nyit.edu Phone: 516-686-3966 Riland, Room 329