SOME Innovation Award Recipients

2024

Innovation in Clinical Medical Education - Marguerite Elliott Award

Using QR Codes to Enhance the High-Fidelity Simulation Experience for First and Second Year Osteopathic Medical Students

  • Stuart Damon, DO, MS
    University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Innovation in Basic Science Medical Education

Incorporating Virtual Reality into Medical Physiology

  • Imaan Benmerzouga, PhD
    Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Elizabeth O. Oviawe, PhD
    Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

 

Previous Award Recipients

Innovation in Basic Science Medical Education

2023

Virtual Microscopy Podcasts and Self-Directed Learning in Osteopathic Curriculum: A Time Efficient Histology Instruction Model

  • Sumathilatha Sakthi Velavan, MBBS, DGO, MS
    Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine

2014

Tools in the Toolbox: Interactive Board Review Electronic Media for Microbiology and Immunology

  • Christopher C. Keller, PhD
    Associate Professor and Director of Microbiology/Immunology
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Kim Moscatello, PhD
    Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Gross Anatomy Forums: Synthesizing, Assimilating, and Applying Clinical Anatomy

  • Jonathan K. Kalmey, PhD
    Assistant Dean of Preclinical Education
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Randy Kulesza, PhD
    Professor of Anatomy
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

2013

Use of Case Presentation Exercises in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases to Improve Medical Student Performance on Course Assessments

  • Neal R. Chamberlain, PhD
    Professor of Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases
    AT Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

 

Innovation in Clinical Medical Education - Marguerite Elliott Award

2022

Horses Teaching Medical Students Bedside Manners

  • Stephanie L. Zeszutek, DO
    Clinical Associate Professor
    Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - New York

Body, Mind and Spirit Connections: Curricular Thread for Osteopathic Professional Identity Formation

  • Sharon Gustowski, DO, MPH
    Chair of the Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practices
    Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

2021

The HistoHustle: A Supplemental Histology Review to Enrich Student Learning

  • Jennifer Dennis, PhD, MS
    Associate Professor of Anatomy
    Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine-Joplin

2020

CREDO – A Clinical Learning Management and Education System

  • Harold “Skip” Garner, PhD
    Associate Vice-Provost for Research Development
    Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Virginia Campus
  • Fred Rawlins, DO
    Chair and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
    Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Virginia Campus 
  • Cameron Sumpter, BS
    Computer Programmer
    Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine 

2019

Implementation of Child Advocacy Studies Training (CAST) in Medical Education

  • Melissa R. Stephens, MD
    Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences & Director of Graduate Medical Education and Population Health
    William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine

2018

Development of a Rural Medicine Immersion Program for Undergraduate Medical Student

  • Ryan M. Smith, DO, MS
    Director of the Division of Psychiatry and Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
    University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

2017

Clinical Distinction: Advancing EPAs through a Required Year 3 Course

  • Jennifer Weiss, DO
    Associate Dean and Professor
    Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-California

2013

Learning by Living: Life Altering Medical Education

  • Marilyn R. Gugliucci, PhD, MA
    Director Geriatrics Education and Research
    University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

2012

The Enrichment Module for Humanism in Medicine

  • Richard A. Ortoski, DO
    Professor and Chair of Primary Care Education
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Innovation in the Development of Enduring Educational Materials Award

2021

SCOR – An Innovative Osteopathic Core Competency Assessment System

  • Glenn Davis, MS
    Associate Professor
    Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - California  

2020

Academic Medicine and Leadership Track

  • David J. Park, DO, FACOFP, FAAFP
    Vice President and Dean of the Southern Utah Campus
    Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine  

2019

Development of a Culturally-Responsive Care Course in Osteopathic Medicine

  • Rich A. Salas, PhD
    Chief Diversity Officer, Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
    Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Jeritt R. Tucker, PhD
    Assistant Professor, Behavioral Medicine, Medical Humanities and Bioethics
    Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

2018

Using Patient Perspective Sessions to Increase Preclinical Undergraduate Medical Student Empathy, Motivation to Learn, and Recall

  • Tami Hendriksz, DO
    Assistant Dean of Clinical Integration
    Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-California

2017

48-Hour Hospice Home Immersion Project

  • Marilyn R. Gugliucci, PhD
    Professor and Director of Geriatrics Education and Research
    University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

2012

Assessing Basic Medical Science Knowledge During Preclinical Years and Beyond

  • Mark A. W. Andrews, PhD
    Professor of Physiology and Director of Examination Management
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at Seton Hill
Innovation in Osteopathic Medical Distinctiveness Award

2023

OMM Education via Student Presented Learning Issues

  • Danielle Cooley, DO
    Program Director
    Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

2016

COAR: Clinical Skills, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Anatomy, Radiology

  • Stacey Pierce-Talsma, DO, MS
    Associate Professor, Director OMM Clinical Integration
    Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-California
  • Joel Talsma, MS
    Anatomy Instructor
    Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-California
Innovation in Ideas Carried Through from AACOM Annual Conference

2016

Utilizing Patient Morning Rounds to Observe Preclinical Medical Students' Clinical Reasoning

  • Neal R. Chamberlain, PhD
    Professor, Department of Microbiology/Immunology
    AT Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Patricia Sexton, DHEd
    Associate Dean for Curriculum
    AT Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Matthew R. Hardee, DO
    Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
    AT Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Robert. W. Baer, PhD
    Professor, Department of Physiology
    AT Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

2015

Diversity Redefining Education and Medicine - LGBT Curriculum

  • Patricia S. Sexton, DHEd
    NAOME Fellows ChairAssociate Dean of Curriculum
    AT Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Implementing Embedded Assessment of Psychomotor Student Performance in Osteopathic Education and Research

  • Sherry Jimenez, EdD
    Assistant Dean for Educational Development
    Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine