New Student Orientation:

Orientation for new medical students is conducted yearly the first week in August. Teacher & Educational Development’s segment is designed to help prepare students to participate effectively in the problem-based learning tutorial process.  

The agenda includes:
• Introduction to Student-Centered, Problem-Based Learning
• Mock Tutorial
• Q&A and Wrap-up

Students participate in a mock tutorial, which affords them the opportunity to experience the process in a non-threatening environment before their first tutorial block officially begins.

Elements of the tutorial process which are introduced include:
• Introductions and Ground Rules
• Starting a Case
• Hypotheses vs. Diagnoses
• Exploring Mechanisms
• Developing Learning Issues
• Discussing Learning Issues
• Completing a Case
• Group and Self Assessment

New Faculty Orientation:

Orientation for new faculty ("Quick Start") is generally conducted four times a year through the Office of Academic Affairs. As part of the orientation process, Teacher & Educational Development facilitates an interactive seminar on "Education at UNM SOM."

The objectives for this session are that participants will be able to:
• Explain history of UNM SOM
• Describe the UNM SOM model of education
• Explain four steps to effective teaching
• Identify teaching opportunities available to faculty members
• Identify resources available to support faculty educational growth and development