Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine's innovative use of educational technology subject of conference presentation
Scott Koerwer, Ed.D., Michelle Schmude, Ed. D. and Erin Sutzko, Ed.D. invited to speak at t Drexel University's Annual Conference on Teaching and Learning Assessment
Scranton, PA (09/19/2019) — Three members of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine's leadership team were invited to present at Drexel University's Annual Conference on Teaching and Learning Assessment on Sept. 12.
Scott Koerwer, Ed.D., Michelle Schmude, Ed. D. and Erin Sutzko, Ed.D. delivered a presentation entitled, "Utilizing Educational Technology to Advance Career Development of Students and Faculty Members." The session focused on the ways GCSOM uses educational technology to support student advising, coaching and mentoring model, specifically in an academic course devoted to students' professional identity formation and career development. In their talk, the GCSOM team also explored an additional benefit found in the school's emphasis on professional identity formation -- it allows faculty to advance their own professional identity and career trajectory. Leadership also discussed how the school's digitally innovative career development model improves student academic success and retention and enhances placement into professional schools and careers within the healthcare arena.
Dr. Koerwer is GCSOM's vice president of strategy, planning and communication and vice dean for graduate education for the School of Graduate Education. Dr. Schmude is associate dean for admissions, enrollment management and financial aid and an associate professor and Dr. Sutzko is associate dean of the School of Graduate Education.
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (Geisinger Commonwealth) is a member of the Geisinger family. Geisinger Commonwealth offers a community-based model of medical education with campuses in Atlantic City, Danville, Doylestown, Scranton, Sayre and Wilkes-Barre. Geisinger Commonwealth offers Doctor of Medicine (MD) andmasters degrees. The college's innovative curriculum, focused on caring for people in the context of their lives and their community, attracts the next generation of physicians and scientists from within its region in northeastern and north central Pennsylvania, as well as from across the state and the nation. Geisinger Commonwealth is committed to non-discrimination in all employment and educational opportunities. Visit www.geisinger.edu/gcsom.
Media Attachments
Scott Koerwer, Ed.D., Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine's vice president of strategy, planning and communication and vice dean for graduate education for its School of Graduate Education.
Michelle Schmude, Ed.D., Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine's associate dean for admissions, enrollment management and financial aid and an associate professor.
Erin Sutzko, Ed.D., Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine's associate dean of the School of Graduate Education.
