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Devolution and divergence: Health and social care in the United KingdomEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Over the decade since the introduction of devolution in the UK, the design, delivery and priorities for health and social care in the four countries of the Union are seemingly becoming increasingly divergent. This conference will examine the extent to which this is happening in reality and what the implications are for service delivery, professional practice, professional development and the education of future health and social care professionals. It will provide an opportunity for service users, policy makers, managers, professional practitioners, representatives of professional and regulatory bodies, researchers and edu...
Source: MEDEV Events - November 18, 2009 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: info

American Psychological Association Jacquelin Goldman Congressional Fellowship (Child Development)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PROGRAM: Through a generous bequest to the American Psychological Foundation (APF) from Jacquelin Goldman, Ph.D., APA and APF are sponsoring a Congressional Fellow with an interest in policies that affect the psychological development of children. Applicants for this Fellowship must have a background in developmental or clinical psychology and experience working directly with children. Fellowship activities may involve drafting legislation, conducting oversight work, assisting with congressional hearings and events, and preparing briefs and speeches. Fellows also attend a two week orientation program on congressional and ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 18, 2009 Category: Research Authors: American Psychological Association Source Type: funding

American Psychological Association William A. Bailey Health and Behavior Congressional FellowshipEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PROGRAM: Established jointly by APA and the American Psychological Foundation in 1995 to honor former APA staff member William A. Bailey for his tireless advocacy on behalf of psychological research, training, and services related to HIV/AIDS. Applicants for this Fellowship should have a background in health and behavior issues, including HIV/AIDS; health disparities; or lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender health issues. Fellows spend one year working on the staff of a member of Congress or congressional committee. Activities may involve drafting legislation, conducting oversight work, assisting with congressional hea...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 18, 2009 Category: Research Authors: American Psychological Association Source Type: funding

American Psychological Association Catherine Acuff Congressional FellowshipEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PROGRAM: Established by APA in 2000 to honor the memory of Catherine Acuff, Ph.D., and her many valued contributions to the field of psychology and to those it serves. Applicants for this Fellowship must have five or more years of experience post-doctorate. The mid-career nature of this program reflects Dr. Acuff’s transition to the public policy arena from private practice and academia. Fellows spend one year working on the staff of a member of Congress or congressional committee. Activities may involve drafting legislation, conducting oversight work, assisting with congressional hearings and events, and preparing ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 18, 2009 Category: Research Authors: American Psychological Association Source Type: funding

American Psychological Association Congressional Fellowship ProgramEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PROGRAM: Fellows spend one year working on the staff of a member of Congress or congressional committee. Activities may involve drafting legislation, conducting oversight work, assisting with congressional hearings and events, and preparing briefs and speeches. Fellows also attend a two week orientation program on congressional and executive branch operations, which includes guidance in the congressional placement process, and participate in a year-long seminar series on science and public policy issues. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) administers these aspects of the program for the APA Fel...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 17, 2009 Category: Research Authors: American Psychological Association Source Type: funding

What Types of Community Services Are Available?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion Health care providers often view the patient through the medical lens and may not see the full view of all aspects of patients and families lives. Even many who work in community centered locations may not be aware of the breadth of services wanted and needed by families. Medical and community services are diverse in every location and often change as funding becomes available or dries up. One of the most difficult tasks for a health care provider (and patients and families) is to move to a new location and need to locate and access various services. Health care providers who take care of patients and families ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - November 16, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Donna M. D'Alessandro, M.D. Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: info

Continuing Professional Development ActivityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - November 14, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Self assessment Source Type: journals

The move towards community-based rehabilitation in industrialised countries: Are we equipped for the challenge?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion. This article has shown that for CBR is to become a viable model for the delivery of health services in industrialised countries, a competency framework is needed, together with strong leadership to facilitate the translation of theory into practice. Further, collaboration is required among practitioners, policy makers, unions, consumers, educators and professional associations to support this transformation. PMID: 19903126 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - November 14, 2009 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Kendall E, Muenchberger H, Catalano T Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: journals

Professional development in complementary medicine/homeopathyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Homeopathy should be included as an optional addition to medical studies. The evaluation results assisted us in the conception of two clinical elective subjects: homeopathy and TCIM. Furthermore we are in the process of developing of a master's degree course in the integrated practice of homeopathy, in cooperation with the central Society of Homeopathy and Otto-von-Guericke-University, Magdeburg. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: K. Werwick, M. Reed, M. Herrmann Source Type: journals

Active student involvement in integrative clinical care—A qualitative and quantitative study on learning experiences, professional development and progress in competencies in integrative medicineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Active participation in integrative clinical care for final year medical students seems to offer good opportunities for learning IM including personal and professional development of the learners. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: C. Scheffer, M. Bertram, M. Neumann, D. Tauschel, F. Edelhäuser Source Type: journals

Can we enhance the training of clinical supervisors? A national pilot study of an evidence-based approachEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Clinical supervision plays an essential part in maintaining professional standards and in achieving the National Health Service's objective of a modern workforce. Paradoxically, little is known about how supervisors themselves acquire competence, leading to lament that 'something does not compute'. To contribute to a solution, a supervisor training manual that guided trainers in delivering continuing professional development to supervisors in an evidence-based approach to clinical supervision was piloted nationally, in terms of the reactions of trainers (N = 25 tutors from clinical psychology courses) and their workshop de...
Source: Clinical Psychology - November 13, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Derek Milne Source Type: journals

In the AIBS bookstoreEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
“COMMUNICATING SCIENCE: A PRIMER FOR WORKING WITH THE MEDIA” Evolution, climate change, stem cell research — Scientists are frequently called upon to provide expert information on hot button issues that pervade the daily news headlines, yet most find themselves woefully unprepared for the bright lights of the television studio or leading questions from a newspaper journalist. A new publication from AIBS, “Communicating Science: A Primer for Working with the Media,” by Holly Menninger and Robert Gropp in the Public Policy Office, will prepare scientists for successful and effective media inte...
Source: Public Policy Reports - November 10, 2009 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: organizations

Indiana University School Of Medicine Receives National Women In Medicine Leadership AwardEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Association of American Medical Colleges will present its 2009 Women in Medicine Leadership Development Award to the Indiana University School of Medicine Nov. 10 at the AAMC national meeting in Boston. The award will be accepted by Mary E. Dankoski, Ph.D., on behalf of the IU School of Medicine's Women's Advisory Council and the Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development. Dr. (Source: Women's Health / OBGYN News From Medical News Today)
Source: Women's Health / OBGYN News From Medical News Today - November 10, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Women's Health / Gynecology Source Type: news

Exploring the process of becoming and working as a practice development unitEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study aimed to explore the perspective of multidisciplinary staff on the process of becoming and working as a practice development unit (PDU). PDUs are reported as positive initiatives within health care. It is important to understand the process of becoming a PDU and the ongoing effects of the process to the staff working within the unit. This project engaged with multidisciplinary staff working on six PDU units throughout the north-west of England. Data collection was in two phases: a self-completion questionnaire distributed to all staff within the PDUs (n = 625, 28.2% response rate) followed by 17 semi-structured ...
Source: Practice Development in Health Care - November 10, 2009 Category: Practice Management Authors: Lucy Bray, Jeremy Brown, Trish Prescott, Charlotte Moen Source Type: journals

How Do You Define Professionalism?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion The American Academy of Pediatrics states “[p]rofessionalism has been a central and defining feature in medicine….Pediatricians have a special status in society as priviledged and trusted advocates for the well-being of children. Pediatricians have a responsibility to use their knowledge, skills, and influence to advocate for children and their interests in all domains of society, not just in health care.” The American Board of Pediatrics has endorsed eight components of professionalism for teaching and evaluation of resident physicians. These are: honesty and integrity, reliability and respons...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - November 9, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Donna M. D'Alessandro, M.D. Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: info

Learning strategies of first year nursing and medical students: A comparative studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Background: Interprofessional education (IPE), where two or more professions learn with, from, and about each other to improve collaboration and the quality of care, has been proposed as a curriculum strategy to promote mutual understanding between professions, thus helping to prepare health professionals to work in challenging contemporary health systems. Although there is support for IPE initiatives within health professional education, differences in student motivation and learning strategies are likely to contribute to the success of these initiatives.Objective: To explore self-regulated learning strategies u...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - November 7, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Yenna Salamonson, Bronwyn Everett, Jane Koch, Ian Wilson, Patricia M. Davidson Tags: Education and Professional Development Source Type: journals

The effectiveness of interactive computer assisted instruction compared to videotaped instruction for teaching nurses to assess neurological function of stroke patients: A randomized controlled trialEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Background: Teaching inexperienced nurses to assess neurologic function of acute ischemic stroke patients poses challenges to educators in Taiwan.Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of two programs that teach nurses the use of the Chinese version of the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (C-NIHSS), and to evaluate the level of learner satisfaction with these teaching programs.Design: An experimental research design with two groups, one pre-test and two post-tests was utilized.Setting: Six neurology and neurosurgery wards at two hospitals in southern Taiwan.Participants: P...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - November 7, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Su-Chen Chiu, Kuei-Yueh Cheng, Tzu-Kuan Sun, Ku-Chou Chang, Teng-Yeow Tan, Tsu-Kung Lin, Yu-Ching Huang, Jui-Kun Chang, Shu-Hui Yeh Tags: Education and Professional Development Source Type: journals

General Practice Foundation launchedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Royal College of General Practitioners launches General Practice Foundation, an initiative to support the professional development of primary care teams (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - November 6, 2009 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Biologists, educators recognize excellence in evolution educationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(American Institute of Biological Sciences) The National Association of Biology Teachers will recognize Leonard C. Yannielli, professor of biological sciences at Naugatuck Valley Community College in Waterbury, Conn., with the 2009 Evolution Education Award during the NABT annual professional development conference to be held Nov. 11-14, 2009 in Denver, Colo. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - November 6, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Primary sourcesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
John Crace sifts through new research and discoveries from around the world The hole that time forgotFor a long time now the Mexicans have got it in the neck for being home to the crater formed by the object that killed off the dinosaurs. But it seems the real culprit might lie thousands of miles to the east. According to Sankar Chatterjee of Texas Tech University, the Shiva basin off the coast of India could be the largest, multi-ringed impact crater the world has ever seen and may have been responsible for killing the dinosaurs off 65m years ago. "If we are right, this is the largest crater known on our planet," Chatterj...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - November 6, 2009 Category: Science Authors: John Crace Tags: Research Higher education Dinosaurs Linguistics Netherlands Geology Archaeology Psychology Microbiology Neuroscience The Guardian Features Source Type: news

RCGP launches new Foundation to support practice managersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
New General Practice Foundation set up in wake of concerns over "inconsistency" in professional development support available to non-GPs (Source: Management in Practice)
Source: Management in Practice - November 5, 2009 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news

In the AIBS BookstoreEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
“COMMUNICATING SCIENCE: A PRIMER FOR WORKING WITH THE MEDIA” Evolution, climate change, stem cell research — Scientists are frequently called upon to provide expert information on hot button issues that pervade the daily news headlines, yet most find themselves woefully unprepared for the bright lights of the television studio or leading questions from a newspaper journalist. A new publication from AIBS, “Communicating Science: A Primer for Working with the Media,” by Holly Menninger and Robert Gropp in the Public Policy Office, will prepare scientists for successful and effective media inter...
Source: Public Policy Reports - November 5, 2009 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: organizations

Surgical English (Ribes et al.)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Surgeons around the world need a basic knowledge of English to keep up to date with advances in their field. Fluency in surgical English is important for your professional development, enabling you to attend English-speaking patients with confidence, to study (or work) in other hospitals, speak confidently at international meetings, and to write articles for international journals. This book ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)
Source: Springer Medicine titles - November 4, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: Medicine (general) Source Type: organizations

Select the most correct answers – multiple answers possible for questions 1–11Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Professional Development PROGRAM Source Type: journals

Invitation to tender: Evaluation of London Deanery pilot project: Trust-based learning groups to foster professionalismEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objectives of the pilot project are: * To develop a method of training that helps trainees gain a fuller understanding of professionalism, reflective practice and patient centred care. * To evaluate Trust-based learning groups as a contribution to the continuing development of professionalism in all its aspects among doctors in training. Method To establish learning groups in five London NHS trusts in order to foster and promote an understanding of professionalism in the workplace. Each group will include around twelve doctors from a range of specialities including foundation year doctors, speciality registrars and ...
Source: Funding Opportunities list from the Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine - November 3, 2009 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: funding

Perioperative pain management in the patient treated with opioids: Continuing Professional Development.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: The physiological and pharmacological changes caused by chronic opioid intake must be understood in order to provide optimal pain management with respect to each individual and the type of procedure. PMID: 19888637 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia - November 3, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Richebé P, Beaulieu P Tags: Can J Anaesth Source Type: journals

Center for Excellence in Surgical Education, Research and Training Request for Grant ProposalsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Association for Surgical Education Foundation was established by the Association for Surgical Education (ASE) as a non-profit foundation in 1993. Its mission is to raise and disseminate funds to support innovative research and education projects and programs which will advance surgical education in North America. The Association and the ASE Foundation are separately-incorporated organizations. REQUEST FOR GRANT PROPOSALS Since October 1999, the Board of Directors of the ASE Foundation have made available grant funds of up to $100,000 per grant for research projects which addressed the ASE's and CESERT's primary areas ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 2, 2009 Category: Research Authors: Center for Excellence in Surgical Education, Research and Training Source Type: funding

Congenital melanocytic naeviEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
, consisting of clusters of naevo-melanocytes, develop in utero. Although many congenital naevi are visible at birth, some may not become evident until later in life. The timing of naevo-melanocyte proliferation, senescence and melanogenesis may all contribute towards determining when a naevus will become clinically manifest on the skin. Besides the fact that congenital melanocytic naevi may be aesthetically displeasing, resulting in a multitude of psychosocial issues, they also increase the risk for developing cutaneous melanoma, leptomeningeal melanoma, neurocutaneous melanocytosis, malformations of the brain and, rarely...
Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology - November 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ivanka Kovalyshyn, Ralph Braun, Ashfaq Marghoob Tags: Professional Development PROGRAM Source Type: journals

Creating a culture of professional development: a milestone pathway tool for registered nurses.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article introduces a milestone pathway tool for registered nurses designed to enhance professional development that is unique to the individual nurse and the specific nursing unit. This tool provides a unit-specific concept map, a milestone pathway template, and a personal professional development plan. PMID: 19904863 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing)
Source: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing - November 1, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Cooper E Tags: J Contin Educ Nurs Source Type: journals

Using rural and remote settings in the undergraduate medical curriculum: AMEE Guide No. 47.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The goal of global equity in health care requires that the training of health-care professionals be better tuned to meet the needs of the communities they serve. In fact medical education is being driven into isolated communities by factors including workforce undersupply, education pedagogy, medical practice and research needs. Rural and remote medical education (RRME) happens in rural hospitals and rural general practices, singly or in combination, generally for periods of 4 to 40 weeks. An effective RRME programme matches the context of the local health service and community. Its implementation reflects the local ca...
Source: Rural Remote Health - November 1, 2009 Category: Rural Health Authors: Maley M, Worley P, Dent J Tags: Med Teach Source Type: journals

What Health Professionals Can Do On World Stroke DayEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
More than 5720 health professionals across Australia have taken the opportunity to participate in National Prescribing Service (NPS) professional development activities focusing on stroke prevention. Stroke - What can I do? is the theme of World Stroke Day 2009 (29 October) and aims to improve global awareness of stroke prevention and encourage optimal management of stroke patients. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 30, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news

Little things make a big difference : valuing the patient experienceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This website is aimed at frontline NHS Scotland staff and is designed to support the enhancement of the patient experience. It provides access to key documents and resources, supports continuous professional development and can be used as a resource with patients and carers. Sections of the site include: Making a Difference; Glossary; Audio and Video resources; Conference page; and Key documents page. (Source: Latest Internet resources added to Intute: Health and LifenSciences nursing gateway)
Source: Latest Internet resources added to Intute: Health and LifenSciences nursing gateway - October 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Source Type: organizations

New General Pharmaceutical Council information update, request for feedback and website launchedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) will replace the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain as the regulator for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy premises from spring 2010, parliamentary timetable permitting. The launch date will be set once the parliamentary process is completed. The RPSGB will continue to be the regulator until 2010, when the GPhC is established. At the same time, a new professional leadership body for pharmacists will be set up to represent pharmacists. The pharmacy profession has an excellent track record of delivering safe services and care, and is highly valued by the pu...
Source: MEDEV News - October 30, 2009 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Business: Top Ten Qualities of Prime LeadersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In my work with CEO's and other business leaders throughout the world, as well as, top coaches and professional and Olympic athletes, I have identified ten qualities that I have found to be woven, without exception, into the very fabric of these highly successful individuals. If you look at the business leaders whom you admire, I'm sure you will also see these attributes in them.#1: Identity. Prime Leaders have a strong sense of their corporate identity, that is, their unique qualities, capabilities, and contributions, in other words, who they are, what they can do, and what they have to offer their industry. Identity acts...
Source: Psychology Today Work Center - October 29, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jim Taylor, Ph.D. Tags: Work attributes breadth business leaders CEO corporate identity crisis crystal balls ener fabric failure fame futures happiness laedership links to the future olympic athletes ownership passion and purpose prime leade Source Type: consumer

"Evolution in Extreme Environments" Cosponsored by AIBS and NESCentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
AIBS and the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent) are cosponsoring the sixth annual evolution symposium on Friday, 13 November, at the National Association of Biology Teachers' 2009 Professional Development Conference in Denver, Colorado. The four speakers who will discuss the symposium's theme, "Evolution in Extreme Environments," are Cynthia M. Beall, of Case Western Reserve University; Jody W. Deming, of the University of Washington; Steven Haddock, of Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, and William R. Jeffery, of the University of Maryland. A workshop will take place in the afternoon for educators s...
Source: AIBS News - October 29, 2009 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news

AIBS to Cosponsor 6th Annual Evolution Symposium: "Evolution in Extreme Environments"Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
AIBS and the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent) are cosponsoring the sixth annual evolution symposium on 13 November 2009 at the National Association of Biology Teachers professional development conference in Denver, Colorado. This year's symposium, "Evolution in Extreme Environments," will feature four speakers: Cynthia Beall, of Case Western Reserve University; William R. Jeffery, of the University of Maryland; Jody W. Deming, of the University of Washington; and Steven Haddock, of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. These scientists will give updates on research in high altitudes, caves, Arctic...
Source: AIBS News - October 29, 2009 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news

In the AIBS BookstoreEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
“COMMUNICATING SCIENCE: A PRIMER FOR WORKING WITH THE MEDIA” Evolution, climate change, stem cell research — Scientists are frequently called upon to provide expert information on hot button issues that pervade the daily news headlines, yet most find themselves woefully unprepared for the bright lights of the television studio or leading questions from a newspaper journalist. A new publication from AIBS, “Communicating Science: A Primer for Working with the Media,” by Holly Menninger and Robert Gropp in the Public Policy Office, will prepare scientists for successful and effective media inter...
Source: Public Policy Reports - October 29, 2009 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: organizations

ActionBioscience.org User Survey Now Online and Hispanic ActionBioscience.org Website LaunchedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Is the information on ActionBioscience.org of value to you? What do you prefer to read, teach, or study? How can we better meet your needs? Please tell us by participating in our visitor survey. An extended questionnaire is available for educators who want to help us develop resources that benefit both student learning and professional development. Visit www.actionbioscience.org/2009-survey.html. AIBS has launched a Hispanic mirror site of its award-winning education website at ActionBioscience.org/esp/. The Spanish-language site makes the scientific articles and interviews of ActionBioscience.org accessible to Spanish sp...
Source: Education Reports - October 29, 2009 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Tags: September/October Source Type: organizations

New NABT Outreach Coordinator and Informal Educator Member SectionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Every year, thousands of students and teachers benefit from unique learning opportunities designed by “teachers without classrooms.” To better serve this community of biology teachers, NABT has created its new Outreach Coordinator and Informal Educator Member Section. The NABT Professional Development Conference is also presenting a special afternoon session to address the unique challenges posed by non-classroom settings. At the session, National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) program officers will highlight funding opportunities, details on obtaining funding will be discussed...
Source: Education Reports - October 29, 2009 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Tags: September/October Source Type: organizations

Upcoming Conferences, Events, and WorkshopsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
June 2009-May 2010—BSCS Science Institutes, Colorado Springs, CO, and online. The Biological Sciences Curriculum Study is offering six week-long, inquiry-based science institutes starting in June for elementary and secondary science teachers. Institute topics include “Scientific Inquiry,” “Literacy and Science,” and “Content Deepening Series for Elementary Teachers.” All institutes will immerse participants in both indoor and outdoor activities, and the learning experience continues past the end of the face-to-face institute. Each participant will have online access to a continuing...
Source: Education Reports - October 29, 2009 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Tags: September/October Source Type: organizations

Symposium and Teaching Workshop on "Evolution in Extreme Environments"Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
AIBS and the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent) are cosponsoring the sixth annual evolution symposium on Friday morning, November 13th, at the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) Professional Development Conference in Denver, CO. The theme for the symposium is “Evolution in Extreme Environments.” The four speakers are Cynthia M. Beall, Case Western Reserve University; William R. Jeffery, University of Maryland; Jody W. Deming, University of Washington; and Steven Haddock, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. A workshop will take place in the afternoon for educators seeking resourc...
Source: Education Reports - October 29, 2009 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Tags: July/August Source Type: organizations

Continuing Professional DevelopmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology)
Source: Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology - October 29, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Continuing Professional Development Source Type: journals

Enhancing learning through technology: calls for expressions of interestEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
As part of its HEFCE funded Enhancing learning through Technology programme the Higher Education Academy will be inviting Higher Education Institutions, and Further Education Colleges delivering higher education in England to participate in an evidence-based practice seminar series promoting the effective use of technology to enhance student learning. The seminar series seeks to promote and evidence effective practice in the use of technology by running 10 seminars in each of the following areas: · Assessment and feedback · Employability/employee learning - including work-related learning · Professional ...
Source: Funding Opportunities list from the Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine - October 28, 2009 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: funding

In the AIBS BookstoreEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
“COMMUNICATING SCIENCE: A PRIMER FOR WORKING WITH THE MEDIA” Evolution, climate change, stem cell research — Scientists are frequently called upon to provide expert information on hot button issues that pervade the daily news headlines, yet most find themselves woefully unprepared for the bright lights of the television studio or leading questions from a newspaper journalist. A new publication from AIBS, “Communicating Science: A Primer for Working with the Media,” by Holly Menninger and Robert Gropp in the Public Policy Office, will prepare scientists for successful and effective media inter...
Source: Public Policy Reports - October 27, 2009 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: organizations

Volume 19 Supplement S2Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Cardiology in the Young, Volume 19 Supplement S2 Cardiology in the Young is devoted to cardiovascular issues affecting the young, and the older patient suffering the sequels of congenital heart disease, or other cardiac diseases acquired in childhood. The journal serves the interests of all professionals concerned with these topics. By design, the journal is international and multidisciplinary in its approach, and members of the editorial board take an active role in the its mission, helping to make it the essential journal in paediatric cardiology. All aspects of paediatric cardiology are covered within the journal. The c...
Source: Cardiology in the Young - October 27, 2009 Category: Cardiology Source Type: journals

Society urges registrants not to delay submission of CPD recordsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain is reminding practising pharmacists and pharmacy technicians that failure to submit their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record to the Society when requested to do so is a breach of the Code of Ethics for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. Since (Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain)
Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain - October 21, 2009 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: organizations

Society Urges Registrants Not To Delay Submission Of CPD RecordsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain is reminding practising pharmacists and pharmacy technicians that failure to submit their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record to the Society when requested to do so is a breach of the Code of Ethics for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 21, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pharmacy / Pharmacist Source Type: news

Effectiveness of strategies to encourage general practitioners to accept an offer of free access to online evidence-based information: a randomised controlled trialEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: This study showed low acceptance rates of the offer of access to the on-line resource when there was an associated requirement of response to a short on-line questionnaire and non-obtrusive monitoring of GP behaviour in terms of accessing the resource. If we are to improve care and encourage evidence based practice we need to find effective ways of motivating doctors and other health professionals to take part in research that can inform our implementation efforts. (Source: Implementation Science)
Source: Implementation Science - October 19, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Heather BuchanEmma LoureyCaterine D'EsteRob Sanson-Fisher Source Type: journals