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Sponsored Post: BMJ

4/12/2023

 
FHSLA is proud to present a blog post by BMJ- Diamond Sponsor of the FHSLA annual  meeting.
BMJ Best Practice is a single source of evidence-based answers to critical, real-world clinical questions. The content is uniquely structured around the patient consultation and presented step-by-step, covering prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Faculty and students often refer to it as a one-stop shop for its advice on symptom evaluation, test ordering, treatment options, procedural videos, and more. Download the highly-rated app to stay on top of practice-changing evidence and always have an evidence-based second opinion with you.
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Sponsored Post: McGraw- Hill

4/5/2023

 
FHSLA is proud to present a blog post by McGraw Hill- Diamond Sponsor of the FHSLA annual  meeting.
Highly Acclaimed Medical Learning Platform Used by Students & Institutions World-Wide
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Boards & Beyond is a digital education resource that offers an extensive & growing library of 700+ on-demand videos & 3,600+ USMLE-styled questions. It also offers students performance tracking and quiz customization features, as well as PDFs for off-line studying.

The resource primarily prepares students to pass their board exams (Steps 1, 2 & 3), but is also used to complement their classroom & clinical experiences.
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Instructors can also rely on the platform to enhance the quality of their curricula and improve overall student engagement & outcomes.
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Access our guide to learn how our product can:
  • Supplement your curriculum
  • Enable self-directed study
  • Help students excel on USMLE and COMLEX Board exams
  • Boost performance in clinical rotation



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Sponsored Post: Wolters Kluwer

3/29/2023

 
​FHSLA is proud to present a blog post by Wolters Kluwer- Diamond Sponsor of the FHSLA annual  meeting.

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New Journals, Multimedia, and Technology Tools Supporting Teaching, Learning, and Practice

At Wolters Kluwer, we’re constantly coming up with new ways to help the medical and health science communities acquire new knowledge and skills, provide effective clinical training, improve patient care, and reach health outcome targets. Each new Ovid resource is a helpful information companion throughout the education-to-practice lifecycle.
Lippincott Medical Procedures Video Training
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Performing a procedure on a real, live patient can intimidate even the most confident resident or student. Here, over 50 videos standardize training with step-by-step instructions for fundamental procedures such as ventilation, line and tube insertions, injections, suture closings, and more. Mobile optimized for anytime/anywhere viewing, it focuses on safety and accuracy and includes “pearls and pitfalls”, equipment lists, and more. More about Lippincott Medical Procedures here.
BioDigitalXR Anatomy Visualizations
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This add-on to BioDigital Human, released on Ovid in 2022, offers an even more immersive virtual reality experience. A convenient and cost-effective alternative to cadaver lab dissections, BioDigitalXR equips students with “virtual hands” to manipulate body position and anatomical models and delve deeper into spatial relationships. Audio narrations, customization options for teachers, and students assessments are available. Learn more here.
NEJM Group Publications
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Institutional access to the New England Journal of Medicine is now only through Ovid—and now, we’ve got 4 additional NEJM publications! NEJM Evidence reviews and analyzes studies and clinical trials. NEJM Catalyst has new approaches to improving healthcare delivery. In NEJM Journal Watch Online, physicians summarize the best clinical research.. NEJM Archive contains articles and issues of the journal since 1812. Learn more here. 
Ovid Synthesis Clinical Evidence Manager
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An evidence-based workflow solution, bridging the gap between research and effective clinical practice. This all-in-one solution consolidates literature search, appraisal, and implementation into a single interface. Streamline workflows and improve collaboration, while saving valuable time and resources. Great for quality improvement initiatives! Available in packages that add extra value for hospital systems, Magnet recognized hospitals, residency programs, and academic programs and institutions. More on Ovid Synthesis here.
 

Job Posting- University of Florida

3/28/2023

 
POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
 Science Librarian (2 positions)
Assistant or Associate University Librarian 
University of Florida
George A Smathers Libraries​

The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida invite applications for two Science Librarian positions.  We are seeking two innovative and collaborative individuals to join our library faculty with one serving as liaison to the biological/life sciences and the other to the physical/engineering sciences. The Science Librarian positions are year-round (12 month) tenure-track faculty which provide research assistance, instruction, outreach, and collection management. The librarians work collaboratively and maintain close professional relationships with faculty, students, and staff in assigned liaison departments/institutions/programs.  
 
The Smathers Libraries is committed to creating a thoughtful, equitable, and inclusive culture that provides space for innovation and creativity. We support that commitment by offering a fulfilling work experience that allows for collaboration, shared perspectives, as well as professional growth and development. 
 
The Libraries are actively seeking candidates who bring culturally rich lived experiences to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds (e.g., experiences, races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and perspectives) to support all students and faculty and foster excellence in a diverse and collaborative society. 
 
The libraries encourage broad participation in reaching decisions. Therefore, these positions will contribute to discussions, provide input, and serve on various committees and teams. The librarians will also pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional service activities to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.
 
The search will remain open until April 12, 2023, and applications will be reviewed as received. For a full description of the position and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the George A. Smathers Libraries faculty recruitment webpage at https://hr.uflib.ufl.edu/prospective-employees/current-openings/vacant-faculty-positions/.
 
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply.
 
Address inquiries to Joe Piazza, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: [email protected].
 


FHSLA Annual Meeting- Panel Presentation

3/14/2023

 
Instruction is a vital part of a librarian’s job; developing instruction that will hold an audience’s attention, especially in a virtual format, can be challenging.  Our presenters will share their experiences and ideas on using technology and other tools to develop creative solutions in instructional design. Meet our presenters!
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Roz McConnaughy is the Assistant Director for Education & Outreach at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Library in Columbia, SC. Her interests include active learning, game-based learning, and the use of play in library instruction.

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Rachel Valentine currently serves as a Reference and Instruction Librarian at Blinn College Library - Bryan, TX. She loves helping students to learn how to do research and enjoys the many hats one must wear as a community college librarian. Rachel loves cooking and any kind of cooking competition shows.


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Christine Andresen, MLS, MSIT, is an Associate Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, SC. She is passionate about her work as a Research & Education Informationist at MUSC Libraries, where she supports the development of information literate health professionals prepared to integrate evidence into practice. Her current interests include instructional design & educational technologies, active & engaged learning, UDL/DEIA, and Open Educational Resources (OER).

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