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CREOG School for Program Directors and Program Managers

Hybrid Meeting | Jul 28, 2023- Jan 25, 2024

All scheduled events are Pacific Time (PT).

 

Schedule

Day 1: Friday, July 28, 2023

  • 2:30–3 p.m.
    Welcome and School Introduction
    • Jody Stonehocker, MD, FACOG
    • Rajiv Gala, MD, FACOG
    • Julie Gualano

    Overall Objectives:

    1. Implement a new academic calendar that encourages collaboration between program managers and directors
    2. Analyze existing educational curriculum to identify gaps
  • 3–4 p.m.
    The Academic Calendar: A Team Effort
    • Jody Stonehocker, MD, FACOG
    • Rajiv Gala, MD, FACOG
    • Julie Gualano

    Objectives:

    1. Describe the usual cadence of the academic calendar
    2. Develop organization tools and templates to encourage best practices
    3. Harness the power teamwork between program managers and directors for success
  • 4–5 p.m.
    Breakout: The Academic Calendar
    • Jody Stonehocker, MD , FACOG
    • Rajiv Gala, MD, FACOG
    • Julie Gualano

    Objectives:

    1. Identify gaps in current curriculum
    2. Describe ideal curriculum
    3. Assess needs to construct the ideal curriculum
  • 5–6 p.m.
    Cocktail Welcome Reception

Day 2: Saturday, July 29, 2023

  • 7:30–8 a.m.
    Breakfast
  • 8–8:30 a.m.
    Report Out on Homework

    Julie Gualano

    Objectives:

    1. Construct the foundation of new curricula by applying the principles of adult learning
    2. Synergize CREOG learning objectives and ACGME milestones for ideal learning
    3. Implement new assessments and evaluations methods to optimize the learning environment
  • 8:30–9:30 a.m.
    Competency-Based Educational Practices

    Sara Wood, MD, MHPE, FACOG

    Objectives:

    1. Understand the aspirational vision of competency-based education practices
    2. Develop a competency-based medical education framework that is locally acceptable
    3. Learn how to map ACGME competencies using sub-competency milestones and existing competency-based assessments
  • 9:30–10 a.m.
    Break
  • 10–11 a.m.
    Establishing a Longitudinal Curriculum

    Sara Wood, MD, MHPE, FACOG

    Objectives:

    1. Describe how to use the CREOG learning objectives as a curriculum guide
    2. Identify all opportunities for content delivery
    3. Innovate to include quality improvement, professionalism, wellness, cultural humility, research
  • 11 a.m.–noon
    Developing a Skills Curriculum and Lab

    Rajiv Gala, MD, FACOG

    Objectives:

    1. Review the role of simulation in surgical education
    2. Differentiate between high- and low-fidelity simulations
    3. Learn how to construct a longitudinal skills curriculum applicable to all levels of learners
  • Noon–1 p.m.
    Networking Lunch
  • 1–2 p.m.
    Integrating ACGME Milestones 2.0 and Your Curriculum Objectives

    Rajiv Gala, MD, FACOG

    Objectives:

    1. Create effective learning goals and objectives
    2. Review the structure and purpose of milestones in residency education and evaluation
    3. How to incorporate milestones and curriculum objectives to design independent resident learning plans
  • 1–2 p.m.
    Program Manager Breakout: Integrating ACGME Milestones 2.0 and Your Curriculum Objectives

    Julie Gualano

    Objectives:

    1. Learn how to organize the curriculum effectively
    2. Discuss differences between CREOG objectives and ACGME milestones
    3. Review best-practice tips for success
  • 2–3 p.m.
    Assessment and Evaluation: Feedback and Growth Mindset

    Jody Stonehocker, MD, FACOG

    Objectives:

    1. Develop a system of assessments and evaluations that are meaningful, meet ACGME requirements, and are realistic
    2. Identify best practices in assessments and evaluation that promote an optimal learning environment
    3. Deliver feedback that promotes a growth mindset in learners and faculty
  • 2–3 p.m.
    Program Manager Breakout: Assessment and Evaluation: Feedback and Growth Mindset

    Julie Gualano

    Objectives:

    1. Learn how to assist program director in management of evaluations
    2. Discuss best-practice ideas and forms for success
  • 3–3:30 p.m.
    Break
  • 3:30–4:30 p.m.
    Adult Education Principles and Active Learning Techniques: Engaging Your Educators

    Kyan Lynch, MD, MA

    Objectives:

    1. Review the characteristics of a good educator
    2. Describe methods to engage the new generation of learners
    3. Demonstrate strategies to promote active teaching
  • 4:30–5 p.m.
    Homework: Roadmap for Developing a System of Assessments

    Jody Stonehocker, MD, FACOG
    Rajiv Gala, MD, FACOG

    Objectives:

    1. Reflect on your current system of assessments and evaluations
    2. Describe the ideal system of assessments and evaluations
    3. Assess needs to develop the ideal system
  • 5 p.m.
    Adjourn

Day 3: Sunday, July 30, 2023

  • 7:30–8 a.m.
    Breakfast
  • 8–8:30 a.m.
    Homework Recap

    Jody Stonehocker, MD, FACOG
    Rajiv Gala, MD, FACOG

    Objectives:

    1. Appreciate the program director and program manager’s role in defining your clinical learning environment
    2. Learn new strategies to strengthen clinical well-being and resilience within your learning environment
    3. Differentiate between mentorship and coaching
  • 8:30–9:30 a.m.
    Orientation and Transition to Training

    Jody Stonehocker, MD, FACOG

    Objectives:

    1. Optimize the transition into a new training program
    2. Develop an orientation that promotes equity and success
    3. Establish your program culture and learning environment prior to day one
    4. Consider how COVID-19 has affected the support our learners require
  • 9:30–10 a.m.
    Unwritten Job of the Program Director

    Rajiv Gala, MD, FACOG

    Objectives:

    1. Appreciate the program director and program manager’s role in defining your clinical learning environment
    2. Describe how the job of program director has evolved over the last 15 years
    3. Learn how to advocate for resources you need as program directors and managers to promote success
  • 9:30–10 a.m.
    Program Manager Breakout: Unwritten Job of the Program Manager

    Julie Gualano

    Objectives:

    1. Understand the unwritten role of a program manager
    2. Learn how to navigate as the middle person and effectively help the resident and program director
  • 10–10:30 a.m.
    Break
  • 10:30–11:30 a.m.
    Mentoring and Coaching

    Jody Stonehocker, MD, FACOG

    Objectives:

    1. Identify the difference between mentoring and coaching and how to implement both
    2. Describe best practices for a structured mentoring program
    3. Discuss how to mentor diverse learners
  • 10:30–11:30 a.m.
    Program Manager Breakout: Mentoring and Coaching

    Julie Gualano

    Objectives:

    1. Learn how to mentor and coach from the manager’s seat
    2. Learn tips for success
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Adjourn

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