Presenter: John Westhoff, M.D., MPH, Associate Professor, Medicine/Assistant Dean of Student Research, University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine
Online CME Credit
These courses are FREE with an active Community or Joint Faculty appointment at UNR Med. For questions or inquiries regarding this program series, please contact adamwilkinson@med.unr.edu.
Provides 1.00 hour of CE/CME credit (Presented on November 6, 2024; Reviewed February 1, 2025; Expires January 31, 2028)
Led by Dr. Westhoff, this session explores how faculty can foster lifelong learning habits in students while mentoring them on research projects. Gain practical tips for starting impactful research, identifying topics aligned with university support, and enhancing your professional growth. By enriching the student experience at UNR Med, you'll open doors to new opportunities in medical education through research and strengthen your expertise to deliver better patient care across Nevada.
This session highlights the critical role joint and community faculty play in mentoring medical students on research projects, with a focus on fostering lifelong learning and collaboration. Dr. John Westhoff will provide practical strategies to overcome common challenges, such as maintaining communication, keeping projects on track, and managing busy schedules. You'll also learn how to create a supportive environment where both mentors and students can thrive, even if you’re not an experienced researcher.
Participants will gain tools to establish clear expectations, sustain momentum in research projects, and cultivate a collaborative learning experience. By enhancing your mentorship skills, you'll not only enrich the educational journey for UNR Med students but also grow professionally and contribute to improved patient care across Nevada.
This session topic is part of a clinical teaching professional development series presented by the Office of Community Faculty. To view all session topics in this series, please click on Office of Community Faculty Program Series. These courses are FREE with an active Community or Joint Faculty appointment at UNR Med. Please email adamwilkinson@med.unr.edu if you have any questions.
Following participation in this course, participants should be able to:
Instructions for receiving CME/CE credit:
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The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine approves this program for 1.00 hour of nursing continuing education credit. Nevada State Board of Nursing provider number 120894-1.
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