AACOM Medical Education & Institutional Research Grants - Due Feb. 28
The AACOM Research Grants program funds medical education and institutional research awards to qualified applicants. Institutional research is a broad category of work done at/across colleges to inform decision-making and planning. Topics related to workforce issues (e.g., implications of expansion of osteopathic medical colleges, branch campuses, additional teaching sites, and class sizes) are of increasing interest. Grants can support a pilot study or serve as the basis for seeking matching funds at individual institutions; however, priority will be given to projects providing potential for inter-institutional collaboration. Proposals with strategies for continuing or sustaining the project/activity post-grant will also be given preference. Themes of interest include (but are not limited to): osteopathic selection science; healthiest workforce; qualified applicants; trainee readiness; diversity in OME and culturally competent workforce; data driven decision making; GME programs and graduate level training; and osteopathic representation, voice, and influence.
Applicant Resources: AACOM provides a 10-min video to guide applicants on constructing a proper research grant proposal, including a helpful guide to determining if the project you have in mind qualifies as a research study vs programmatic evaluation. Projects that fail to extend beyond programmatic evaluation do not qualify as a research project and will not be funded. Before drafting a proposal, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to review AACOM’s grant reviewer rubric for valuable insights into how proposals will be scored.
SOMA, KCOM, and Still OPTI faculty who are interested in applying are encouraged to notify ATSU Sponsored Programs immediately to coordinate assistance with the application process.
AACOM has announced that Allison Massari will be speaking at Educating Leaders 2022! A celebrated speaker, executive coach and interdisciplinary artist, Massari is an advocate for both patient and provider. She has an intimate understanding of the demands and challenges of the medical profession, and compelling authority to address the delicate nature of whole person care. She experienced firsthand the critical value of receiving personalized healthcare from committed leadership teams and empathetic providers after surviving two life-threatening car accidents, one where she suffered second- and third-degree burns on more than 50 percent of her body.
Massari will leave you captivated as she shares her riveting and courageous journey, from absolute loss to triumphant and hope-filled life, shining a light on the healthcare provider’s immense value to a patient who is suffering, and helping to reinvigorate people and heal burnout in the workplace. Join AACOM's Annual Conference in Denver or online from the comfort of your home or office.
The National Advisory Council for Complementary and Integrative Health (NACCIH) will hold an online-only meeting on Friday, January 21. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) grantees, potential grant applicants, members of the public, and other stakeholders are invited to attend the Open Session.
The livestream will take place from 10:40 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. CT on NIH VideoCast, where it will also be archived. Registration is not necessary. The agenda is posted on NCCIH’s website. NACCIH Open Sessions offer news and updates on NCCIH’s activities, policies, and funding priorities, and often include a guest speaker.
The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Ohio Osteopathic Association recently announced a Call for Abstracts for the 2022 Ohio Osteopathic Symposium Virtual Research Competition. The 2022 event will be structured similarly to last year’s virtual competition. Please review the guidelines and process carefully prior to submitting an abstract.
The deadline for abstracts is January 31. Virtual research presentations will take place during the Ohio Osteopathic Symposium on Saturday, April 30, 2022 (tentative). Submit abstracts online through the following link: 2022 Ohio Osteopathic Symposium Abstract Submission Form