![]() I enjoyed learning more about the medical practice,” he added. “I’ve really enjoyed the clinical and educational environment. Reflecting back on his time at OUWB, Loftus added that he was very impressed with the medical humanities and clinical bioethics course, saying it is “one of the best I've seen in the world.” “A case-based learning approach and a problem-based learning approach helps them do that right from the start,” he said. In addition, he said there needs to be a shift from a two-plus-two curriculum to one that is more integrated. To better prepare students to take their own role in their education, he said that OUWB must market new techniques to them such as case-based learning, where the approach will help them apply what they learn in the classroom when meeting with patients. I think that they're powerful opportunities for the students to really learn what they need to learn,” Loftus said. I'd like to see this: a bigger trend towards case-based learning, problem-based learning, team-based learning, more small group learning and interaction. “There's going to be a lot more integration. Loftus said he thinks there will be a lot more educational technology in medical education, and stated that he thinks people oversimplify medical practices by seeing it as knowing science and how to apply it. And while I was there, the World Wide Web came along.” I had to learn and teach myself how to do instructional design. “And I found the whole thing absolutely fascinating. “My first job after graduation was to go to the University of London and head up a small team that was developing computer-based tutorials for medical and dental students,” Loftus said. Two founding faculty members retire from OUWB Venuti retires from Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine More from OUWBįounding director of OUWB’s medical library steps down from ‘dream job’ ![]() It wasn’t until he discovered the CD-ROM he fell in love with not only computers but the future of educational technology. Loftus said he started his journey in the dental field but did not see himself as a surgeon. His research on clinical reasoning has appeared in several journals and books, such as the well-received, “Clinical Reasoning in the Health Professions.” He has also supervised doctoral research students at Charles Sturt University in Australia, in topics such as clinical reasoning, higher education, and clinician/patient relationships. “It was a fairly new medical school, I knew they would be more open to try new ideas,” Loftus said. “That was part of it to be pioneering and innovative.”Ī dental professional with more than 20 years in medical education, Loftus developed an internationally recognized inter-professional online graduate course in pain management at Sydney University. He added that he chose OUWB because it was a new school open to new ideas. Loftus said he hopes to have helped raise awareness on the complexity of medical education. Loftus' impact on OUWB will last for generations and his influence on medical education will be dearly missed.” Gould added that Loftus is “a prolific author on medical education and has been the cornerstone of the OUWB medical education certificate program and the fellowship in medical education programs.” Loftus.has been instrumental in making (the Department of Foundational Medical Studies) into a group of card-carrying master educators,” said Gould. He has been responsible for faculty development and was also involved in a number of courses, especially medical humanities and Embark research projects.ĭouglas Gould, Ph.D., chair, Department of Foundational Medical Studies, reflected on the impact Loftus has had on OUWB. Loftus joined Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in November 2013 as associate professor. He used a special virtual event held June 9 to reflect on his career in medical education while projecting future trends. ![]() Stephen Loftus, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Foundational Medical Studies, retires effective July 1. A continued evolution of technology and teaching methods will shape medical education for the next generation of physicians, according to a “cornerstone” OUWB faculty member who is retiring.
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