Learning Peer Observation in Support of Effective Teaching-POSET

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Observing a peer teacher, both to provide feedback and to learn from a colleague, is an effective process for improving one's teaching. Learning Peer Observation in Support of Effective Teaching (POSET) prepares educators to conduct effective, confidential, and formative peer observation of teaching.

POSET is a voluntary program for School of Medicine educators and may be useful for:

  • Providing an additional source of confidential feedback in addition to student feedback
  • Promoting the development of a collegial network of teaching mentors
  • Demonstrating and documenting excellence in teaching for the promotion dossier
  • Developing a community of learners and educators

Participation in POSET training AND observations fulfills an expectation of CPL’s Achievement in Medical Education Program (AMEP) toward either a Foundational or Advanced Certificate.

Complete this POSET online training course in preparation for completing peer observation and to receive AMA (CME) credit, if desired.
Complete this POSET online training course and the POSET observation to complete the entire AMEP POSET process.
You can complete this online training course and not complete the POSET observations to receive AMA (CME) credit.

All learners must first register and receive an access code for the course.  A fee of 100.00 is charged at the time of registration through the CPL website. UNM faculty and staff may apply tuition remission.  Students, residents, post-doctoral and GME fellows, and School of Medicine volunteer preceptors are sponsored and will not be required to make payment although they still must register.  For more information about the course, fees and the registration link, please go here.

 

For more information, contact the Office for Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) at hsc-cpl@salud.unm.edu

Target Audience

Educators at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the rationale for peer observation of teaching as both an observer and an observee.
  2. Know how to perform an observation using the POSET model, including to provide effective feedback.

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of New Mexico School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 0.75 Attendance
Course opens: 
04/15/2021
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
5

Faculty and staff involved in planning this CME activity are required to disclose to CPL and to learners any relevant financial relationship(s) of the individual or spouse/partner that have occurred within the last 24 months with any commercial interest(s) whose products or services are discussed in the CME content. CPL has reviewed all disclosures.  No person involved in the creation of this enduring material activity disclosed any conflicts. 

     Gary A. Smith, PhD (Faculty and planner)

     Chen Qiu, MSc, MA (Planner)

     Teresa Vigil, MD (Planner)

     Robert P. Giebitz, PhD (Planner)

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Office for Continuous Professional Learning designates this enduring materials activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Original release: December 1, 2018

Most recent review: September 30th, 2024

Termination: December 31, 2026

Available Credit

  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of New Mexico School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 0.75 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Complete this POSET online training course in preparation for completing peer observation and to receive AMA (CME) credit, if desired.
Complete this POSET online training course and the POSET observation to complete the entire AMEP POSET process.
You can complete this online training course and not complete the POSET observations to receive AMA (CME) credit.

All learners must first register and receive an access code for the course.  A fee of 100.00 is charged at the time of registration through the CPL website. UNM faculty and staff may apply tuition remission.  Students, residents, post-doctoral and GME fellows, and School of Medicine volunteer preceptors are sponsored and will not be required to make payment although they still must register.  For more information about the course, fees and the registration link, please go here.

Required Hardware/software

Completing this module will require a computer with speakers, a web browser, and Adobe AcrobatTM.

Browser recommendations: Chrome (incognito window recommended), Safari, or Firefox.