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2009 FAIMER Institute Fellows Announced

Author J DrendallPosted on Categories FAIMER Institute, FellowsTags

The 2009 FAIMER Institute will begin in Philadelphia in October. The following individuals have been selected to participate:

Dr. Anshu, M.D., M.B.B.S., Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, India

Rukhsana Aslam, M.B.B.S., Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan

Dinesh Badyal, M.B.B.S., M.D., Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, India

Janet Bloomfield, M.D., Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile

Andrea Dávila-Cervantes, M.D., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico

Martha Delgado, M.Sc., M.D., Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia

Rosiane Diniz, M.D., Ph.D., Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil

Yasser El-Wazir, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D., Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt

Tesfaye Gebremedhin, M.D., M.P.H., Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia

Mahinda Kommalage, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka

Abdel-Karim Koumare, M.D., M.P.H., Ecole Nacional de Medecine, Bamako, Mali

Francisco Lamus, M.D., M.P.H., Universidad de la Sabana, Bogotá, Colombia

Marykutty Mammen, B.Sc., Ph.D., Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha, South Africa

Ramalingam Sankaran, M.D., PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, India

Tegbar Sendekie, M.D., M.P.H., Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Gondar, Ethiopia

Muhammad Tariq, M.B.B.S., Aga Khan Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan

(posted April 16, 2009; updated May 20, 2009; updated October 2, 2009)

2008 FAIMER Institute

Author J DrendallPosted on Categories FAIMER Institute, FellowsTags
Fellows of the 2008 FAIMER Institute in Philadelphia
Fellows of the 2008 FAIMER Institute meet in Philadelphia

Sixteen international health professions educators who represent academic institutions from 14 countries around the world arrived in Philadelphia on October 5, 2008, to begin their first session as Fellows of the 2008 FAIMER Institute.

The FAIMER Institute fellowship program is designed for international health professions educators who have the potential to play key roles at their schools. The program serves two main purposes, to: (1) provide participants with the tools and skills to serve as resources for their individual institutions and (2) create an environment for cross-cultural exchange of educational expertise and experiences. The ultimate goal is to improve the health of local communities by improving health professions education programs. The program helps Fellows develop curricula appropriate to their own schools and communities.

At the end of October, the incoming Institute 2008 Fellows were joined by returning Institute 2007 Fellows as they completed their final residential session. When the 2008 Fellows complete their final residential session next year, they will meet the incoming Institute 2009 Fellows. These opportunities for interaction between classes of Fellows support the development of a community of international health professions educators dedicated to the improvement of health professions education and the health of their communities.

The 2008 FAIMER Institute Fellows are:

María Bernadá, M.D., Universidad de la República, Uruguay

Elaine Bezerra, M.D., Ph.D., Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Ricardo Borda, M.D., Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia

Suleyman Ayhan Caliskan, Ph.D., M.D., Ege Universitesi, Turkey

An Dao, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.D., Hanoi Medical University, Viet Nam

Sari Dewi, M.D., M.H.P.E., Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia

Coralie Therese Dimacali, M.D., University of the Philippines Manila, Philippines

Irene Durante, M.D., M.B.A., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico

Jorge Garcia, M.Sh., Universidad Nacional del Comahue, Argentina

Harpreet Kapoor, M.S., M.B.B.S., Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, India

Michan Malca, M.D., Universidad Científica del Sur, Peru

Dianne Manning, Ph.D., M.Ed., University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

Henal Shah, M.B.B.S., D.P.M., M.D., Topiwala National Medical College, India

John Tumbo, M.B.Ch.B., M.Med., M.C.F.P., University of Limpopo, South Africa

Eskinder Weldetensaye, M.D., Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Zareen Zaidi, M.B.B.S., M.D., Foundation University Medical College, Pakistan

(posted April 30, 2008; updated July 9, 2008, October 3, 2008, November 26, 2008)

Directors and Faculty of FAIMER Regional Institutes (DAFFRI) Meet in Philadelphia—August 18-23, 2007

Author J DrendallPosted on Categories FAIMER faculty, Regional InstitutesTags ,

In mid-August, FAIMER welcomed to Philadelphia the Directors and key faculty members from all five of FAIMER’s Regional Institutes in Brazil, India, and Southern Africa. Twenty-three representatives from the Regional Institutes joined eight FAIMER staff and consultants to convene the first ever “DAFFRI” workshop: an intensive five-day program designed to create opportunities for all participants to develop mutual understanding of the common values and needs of FAIMER Regional Institutes, contribute to crafting a shared vision and strategy for future development and sustainability, enhance their knowledge and skills as educators, and build an active, supportive global network of FAIMER Regional Institute stakeholders.

The program, entitled “Strengthening and Sustaining Regional Institutes: Vibrant Communities for Education and Health,” combined an “Appreciative Inquiry” planning process facilitated by FAIMER Institute Co-Director Page Morahan with knowledge building sessions on adult learning theory led by Bill Burdick, FAIMER Institute Co-Director and Associate Vice President for Education. Both were accompanied in presenting by Stewart Mennin, a health professions education consultant who has also served as an international faculty member at FAIMER Regional Institutes in India and Brazil.

A high-point of the program was a lively “Interactive Presence” workshop in which stage actor and arts educator Mary Beth Scallen guided participants in a series of exercises that raised their awareness of their own behaviors in the classroom and encouraged them to consciously use their own behaviors as teaching tools. This was followed by opportunities for all to practice interactive teaching techniques in presentation and feedback sessions.

Participants are now following up on action plans generated by “concept teams” in the workshop. The action plans address priority areas such as program development, faculty development, sustainability, standard operating procedures, and evaluation.

(posted September 24, 2007, updated September 28, 2007)

2007 FAIMER Institute Fellows Announced

Author J DrendallPosted on Categories FAIMER Institute, FellowsTags

Sixteen international health professions educators who represent academic institutions from 11 countries around the world have been selected as Fellows of FAIMER Institute 2007. Fellows will begin their program by traveling to Philadelphia to attend the fellowship’s three-week session one, which begins on October 7, 2007.

The FAIMER Institute fellowship program is designed for international health professions educators who have the potential to play key roles at their schools. The program serves two main purposes, to: (1) provide participants with the tools and skills to serve as resources for their individual institutions and (2) create an environment for cross-cultural exchange of educational expertise and experiences. The ultimate goal is to improve the health of local communities by improving health professions education programs. The program will help Fellows develop curricula appropriate to their own schools and communities.

At the end of October, the incoming Institute 2007 Fellows will be joined by returning Institute 2006 Fellows as they complete their final residential session. When the 2007 Fellows complete their final residential session next year, they will meet the incoming Institute 2008 Fellows. These opportunities for interaction between classes of Fellows support the development of a community of international health professions educators dedicated to the improvement of health professions education and the health of their communities.

The FAIMER Institute 2007 Fellows are:

Payal Bansal, M.B.B.S., M.S. (Surgery), P.G. Dip. (Health Education)
Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College
India

Mary Bermudez-Gomez, M.D., M.Sc.
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Colombia

Jugesh Chhatwal, M.B.B.S., M.D.
Christian Medical College, Ludhiana
India

Venkatesh Doreswamy, M.B.B.S., M.D. (Physiology)
M.S. Ramaiah Medical College
India

Yucel Gursel, M.D.
Dokuz Eylul Universitesi
Turkey

Enoch Kwizera, M.B.Ch.B., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Walter Sisulu University
South Africa

Zahra Ladhani, R.N., R.M., B.Sc.N., M.P.H.
Shifa College of Medicine
Pakistan

Amam Mbakwem, M.B.B.S., F.W.A.C.P.
University of Lagos
Nigeria

Leilanie Nicodemus, M.D.
University of the Philippines College of Medicine
Philippines

Gboyega Ogunbanjo, M.B.B.S., M.Fam.Med., F.C.F.P. (S.A.), F.A.C.T.M., F.A.C.R.R.M.
University of Limpopo
South Africa

Bishnu Hari Paudel, M.D., D.G.O., F.C.C.P., Ph.D.
B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Nepal

Yinusa Raji, Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc.
University of Ibadan
Nigeria

Si Mui (Debra) Sim, B.Sc., Ph.D.
Universiti Malaya
Malaysia

Ivan Solarte, M.D.
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Colombia

Astrid Valenzuela, M.D.
Universidad del Desarrollo
Chile

Wagdy Youssef, M.D., Ph.D.
Suez Canal University
Egypt

(posted March 21, 2007, updated April 4, 2007, April 30, 2007, June 15, 2007, September 20, 2007)

FAIMER Institute 2008 Applications Available Beginning August 1

Author J DrendallPosted on Categories applications, FAIMER InstituteTags

Applications are now being accepted for the FAIMER Institute 2008. The FAIMER Institute is a two-year part-time fellowship program designed for international health professions faculty from South Asia, Africa, and Latin America who have the potential to play a key role in improving health professions education at their schools. The program, conducted in English, is uniquely designed to teach education methods and leadership skills, as well as to develop strong professional bonds with other health professions educators around the world. Residential sessions take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with the first residential session (three weeks) beginning October 5, 2008. A proposal for an education innovation project, supported by the applicant’s school, is required for consideration, and projects that demonstrate a link to improved health in the community will be given higher priority. Apply now.

FAIMER Institute 2007 Application Deadline Extended Through January 19

Author J DrendallPosted on Categories applications, FAIMER InstituteTags

The FAIMER Institute is a two-year part-time fellowship program designed for international health professions faculty from South Asia, Africa, and Latin America who have the potential to play a key role in improving medical education at their schools. The program, conducted in English, is uniquely designed to teach education methods and leadership skills, as well as to develop strong professional bonds with other medical educators around the world. Residential sessions take place near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with the first residential session (three weeks) beginning October 7, 2007. A proposal for a curriculum innovation project, supported by the applicant’s school, is required for consideration, and projects that demonstrate a link to improved health in the community will be given higher priority.

(posted August 29, 2006, updated September 1, 2006, October 26, 2006, November 9, 2006, January 2, 2007)

Classes of 2005 and 2006 Gather at 2006 FAIMER Institute

Author J DrendallPosted on Categories FAIMER Institute, Fellows, IME DayTags , ,

Sixteen 2006 Fellows and 11 2005 Fellows came to Philadelphia in September and October, respectively, for the 2006 FAIMER Institute. Fellows came from 12 countries in Latin America, Africa, and South Asia, representing 22 health professions schools. Highlights of the Institute include the poster session presentations of 2005 Fellows’ innovation projects and Jerry and Monique Sternin’s International Medical Education Day workshop on Positive Deviance.