Adjunct Clinical Faculty | Preceptor Programs and Resources
Systemwide Faculty Development Workshop Series
| Workshop Date | Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 23, 2026 12-1:00pm | Professional Identity Formation, Part 1 | Drs. C. Chen (UCLA), C. Cheung (USC), K. Bagavathy (USC) |
| Nov. 4, 2026 12-1:00pm | Professional Identity Formation, Part 2 | Drs. C. Chen (UCLA), C. Cheung (USC), K. Bagavathy (USC) |
Dec. 2, 2026
| Residents as Educators: How Do I Ensure Psychological Safety in the Clinical Learning Environment? | Olivia Ojano-Sheehan, PhD, Senior Director, OFLA |
| Jan. 27, 2027 12-1:00pm | The Science of Learning: Optimizing Memory Retention and Deep Understanding The Science of Learning: Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset | Dr. P. Lin and Dr. J. Alexander |
| Mar. 24, 2027 12-1:00pm | Residents as Educators: Feedback Matters | Olivia Ojano-Sheehan, PhD, Senior Director, OFLA |
| Apr. 21, 2027 12-1:00pm | Feedback and AI | Dr. Matthew Johnston, 91×ÔÅÄHealth DH |
| Sept. 22, 2027 12-1:00pm | TBA | |
| Nov. 17, 2027 12-1:00pm | TBA | |
| Dec. 1, 2027 12-1:00pm | Residents as Educators: Teaching Through Asking | Olivia Ojano-Sheehan, PhD, Senior Director, OFLA |
Academy of Clinical Educators (ACE)
ACE - Osteopathic Principles and Practice (ACE-OPP)
ACE and ACE-OPP are available to new and experienced Heritage College Clinical Faculty/Preceptors (Adjunct Clinical Faculty cohort). ACE focuses on strengthening teaching skills and enhancing knowledge or academic medicine and ACE-OPP includes an OPP track where participants enhance their OMM/OPP skills/knowledge.
2026 Fall
- July 15, 2026 – Registration deadline
- August 2026 – Assigned readings and self-assessment
- September 11, 2026 (8:30-11:30 am); OPP (12-3 pm)
- October 9, 2026 (8:30-11:30 am)
- November 13, 2026 (8:30-11:30 am); OPP (12-3 pm)
- December 11, 2026 (8:30-11:30 am/12:30 pm
2027 Fall
- July 15, 2027 – Registration deadline
- August 2027 – Assigned readings and self-assessment
- September 3, 2027 (8:30-11:30 am); OPP (12-3 pm)
- October 1, 2027 (8:30-11:30 am)
- November 5, 2027 (8:30-11:30 am); OPP (12-3 pm)
- December 3, 2027 (8:30-11:30 am/12:30 pm)
All sessions will be remote and delivered via the MS Teams platform. Registration for Fall 2026 is open, registration for Fall 2027 is not. For questions, please contact ojano-sh@ohio.edu.
Clinical Division Forums
Clinical Divisions are the professional specialty-related academic homes for adjunct clinical faculty. Why participate in Clinical Divisions? To enhance the clinical learning environment, receive faculty/professional development, and research and program support, address challenges and find solutions, promote business partnering and collaboration, advance osteopathic principles, and build a better continuum of medical education.
Clinical Division Forums-Schedule 2026-2027
All sessions will be remote and delivered via the MS Teams. For questions and/or to register, please contact Olivia Ojano-Sheehan, Ph.D.
Family
Medicine
10:00am - Noon
Meets on Wednesdays
- Oct. 7, 2026
- April 7, 2027
- Oct. 6, 2027
General
Surgery
7:00am - 8:00am
Meets on Fridays
- Available upon
request
Internal
Medicine
10:30am - 11:30am
Meets on Wednesdays
- Sept. 2, 2026
- Mar. 3, 2027
- Sept. 1, 2027
OB / GYN
Noon - 1:00pm
Meets on Wednesdays
- Sept. 2, 2026
- Mar. 3, 2027
- Sept. 1, 2027
Orthopedics
7:00am - 8:00am
Meets on Fridays
- Sept. 25, 2026
- Mar. 26, 2027
- Sept. 17, 2027
Osteopathic
Integration
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meets on Thursdays
- Oct. 8, 2026
- Apr. 8, 2027
- Oct. 7, 2027
Palliative Care
Noon - 1:00pm
Meets on Wednesdays
- Sept. 9, 2026
- Mar. 10, 2027
- Sept. 8, 2027
Pediatrics
8:00am - 9:00am
Meets on Mondays
- Sept. 14, 2026
- Mar. 29, 2027
- Sept. 13, 2027
Psychiatry
Noon - 1:00pm
Meets on Wednesdays
- Available upon
request
Multi-Specialty
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meets on Mondays
- Available upon
request
The Academy of Healthcare Leaders and Managers
The Academy of Healthcare Leaders and Managers (AHLM) is designed to train residency directors and medical education managers through an administration-focused curriculum concentrated on improving programs, leading trainees, and planning for leadership succession. Participation in AHLM includes AOA Category 1A CME credits, certificate of completion, and opportunity to be part of a clinical faculty leadership cohort with similar interests and commitments to program management and trainee development.
Additional Teaching Resources
- Access
- Become a Preceptor | 91×ÔÅÄ
- TeachingPhysician.org is an innovative web resource. The site offers videos, audio interviews, tips, answers to frequently asked questions, and links to in-depth information on precepting topics (preparation, residents as teachers, orienting a learner, precepting principles, what to teach, teaching strategies, EHR and health informatics, giving feedback, evaluating learners, learners in difficulty, after the rotation.
- HCOM has pre-paid for adjunct clinical faculty’s no-cost and unlimited access. In terms of CME, TeachingPhysician.org, as an Enduring Material activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 40.00 prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. The information in TeachingPhysician.org is applicable to all specialties. Physicians who need a certificate can down load it after completing the evaluation for appropriate section. Then, physicians can submit that certificate to their organization for CME credits. Log in to TeachingPhysician.org with our shared username and password. Contact Olivia Ojano-Sheehan, Ph.D. for login information.
- Orienting, Providing Feedback and Evaluating Trainees
- Coaching and Mentoring:
- Teaching Skills:
- Facilitation and Presentation Skills
- Leading and Managing:
- Developing a Curriculum