1)  Identification of best practices in the teaching/learning and assessment of the core competencies.

2)  Identification of the distinctive features of osteopathic medical education, e.g., training in the use of touch as part of osteopathic practice, more clinical work in outpatient settings.

3)  Identification of faculty/preceptor development approaches that lead to positive change in student learning outcomes, or student attitudes and opinions toward teaching/learning (could apply to new or current faculty/preceptors).

4)  Studies comparing the outcomes of student learning in inpatient and outpatient teaching/learning environments.

5)  Identification of the impact of technology integration into the teaching/learning process.

Mini-research grants will be supported to the maximum amount of $5,000. Osteopathic medical education researchers are invited to review the protocols for application and submit a proposal before January 5, 2010, deadline. Contact Linda Heun, PhD with questions and input.