Group Discussions

Creating Supplemental Instructional Resources to Facilitate Student Learning

Leslie Wimsatt, PhD
Associate Dean for Academic Assessment, Quality and Development, Academic Affairs, Des Moines University

A variety of supplemental instructional resources can be used to facilitate student learning and encourage student development of self-directed and lifelong learning skills. However, time constraints often limit the opportunity for faculty to extend their awareness of the breadth of instructional resources implemented across professional health sciences programs to enhance student success.

This facilitated discussion will offer faculty the opportunity to

• explore current practices in the field.
• share techniques implemented within classrooms here at DMU.

How to Cultivate a Culture of Assessment at DMU

Brian Pinney, PhD
Educational Specialist, Des Moines University

DMU has a goal to develop a culture of assessment. This discussion will provide you the opportunity to contribute ideas and possible activities to that process. We will explore what a culture of assessment looks like in practice, what we are already doing, and how we can continue progressing toward our goal.

Relevant to the content of this CME activity, the speakers indicated they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Educational Grants

No commercial interest provided financial support for this continuing education activity. 

Continuing Education Credit

• DPM: Des Moines University (DMU) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. DMU has approved this activity for a maximum of 1.0 continuing education contact hour(s).
• MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
• Other Health Professionals: This live activity is designated for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.