Please note: University of Louisville School of Medicine Basic Sciences Faculty only

"Challenges for Biomedical Scientists in Curriculum Revision: Embracing the Journey"

Neil Osheroff, PhD, Professor and John G. Coniglio Chair in Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry and Medicine, School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, has been at the forefront of changing approaches to basic science education in medical school both at Vanderbilt University and at the National level. He will discuss why it is important to keep basic sciences (and its basic scientists) in the medical school curriculum and share examples from the curricular revisions made at Vanderbilt and some of the lessons (positive and negative) that they learned along the way. He will also discuss:

the evolution of the basic science course director, including the value added by skilled science educators to the curriculum, department, and School of Medicine
provide practical approaches that can positively influence the security and esteem of scientists involved in medical education
make a case that curricular revision opens novel career paths and opportunities for scientists, as well as novel opportunities for creativity, scholarship, and leadership at the local, national, and international levels

****After Dr. Osheroff's presentation, Basic Sciences faculty will break into discussion groups

"Challenges for Biomedical Scientists in Curriculum Revision: Embracing the Journey"

Free lunch will be provided for registrants