All faculty members are encouraged to attend Loma Linda University’s annual faculty colloquium Thursday, Sept. 17. It will take place at the Centennial Complex from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The day’s main speaker will be Alan Leichtner, MD, MSHPE, of Harvard University, Boston Children’s Hospital and the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions.
“Our teaching practices will be enriched through Dr. Leichtner’s presentations,” says Ron Carter, PhD, provost of Loma Linda University. “He is a leader in the field of health professions education. I invite all faculty members to attend.”
Leichtner will give three talks throughout the day:
• “Communities of Practice in Education: Design and Assessment of a Teaching Academy”
• “Mentoring and Being Mentored” and
• “Engaging and Assessing Students and Trainees through Active Learning.”
Additionally, Richard Hart, MD, DrPH, president of Loma Linda University Health, will present a state-of-the-university address.
The day’s other speakers include Kent Denmark, MD, director, LLU Medical Simulation Center and Center for Interprofessional Education; James Pappas, MD, associate dean, LLU School of Medicine; and Ron Carter, PhD, provost of Loma Linda University.
All faculty members have received registration information in their email accounts. Registration is required for the luncheon.