Digital Learning Center

Foundations of Academic Internal Medicine for Department and Division Administrators

Course Description

Now in its second year, this educational offering is a 13-week course for new department and division administrators (DDAs) developed by experienced administrators from Alliance member institutions. The course is designed for administrators who are in the first three years of their role or those looking for a refresh!
 
The virtual course will consist of four live Zoom sessions where learners will hear from experts in the field and be able to discuss key topics. In addition, on-demand reading, interactive exercises, and video-based learning will make up the required weekly study time between each live session. Attendance at the live Zoom sessions is highly encouraged but not required. All live sessions will be recorded and available in the digital learning center for course participants within 3 business days.

Course Schedule

(subject to change)

Program Hours

Before Week 1
(by Aug. 31)

 Login to online course and complete participant profile questions 0.25

Week 1
Live Event
Wed., Sept. 11
1-3PM ET

 Introduction to Dept. & Div. administration 2

Week 1
Post-Event Tasks
Sept. 9-15

Supplying event feedback, examining your institution, noting reflections, etc.

0.5 - 1
Week 2
Sept. 16-22

Dept. & Div. finance basics

2

Week 3
Sept. 23-29

Faculty affairs

2

Week 4
Sept. 30-Oct. 6

Human resources

2

Week 5
Live Event
Wed., Oct. 9
1-3PM ET

Discussion of weeks 2-4

2

Week 5
Post-Event Tasks
Oct. 7-13

Supplying event feedback, examining your institution, noting reflections, etc.  

0.5 - 1

Week 6
Oct. 14-20

Research mission: Basics

2

Week 7 
Oct. 21-27

Research mission: Pre-award

2

Week 8
Oct. 28-Nov. 3

Research mission: Post-award & compliance

2

Week 9
Live Event
Wed., Nov. 6
1-3PM ET

Discussion of Weeks 6-7

2

Week 9
Post-Event Tasks
Nov. 4-10

Supplying event feedback; examining your institution, noting reflections, etc.

0.5 - 1

Week 10
Nov. 11-17

Clinical mission: Basics

2

Week 11
Nov. 18-24

Clinical mission: Finance basics

2

Nov. 25 - Dec. 1

 Thanksgiving Holiday

-

Week 12
Dec. 2-8 

Clinical mission: Metrics & comp plan basics

2

Week 13
Live Event
Wed., Dec. 11
1-3PM ET

Discussion of Weeks 10-12

2

Week 13
Post-Event Tasks
Dec. 9-15

Supplying event feedback, examining your institution, noting reflections, etc.  

0.5 - 1

Course Dashboard

If you are registered for the online course, you can access the course dashboard to see the course schedule, review asynchronous and live event content, and view supplemental materials.  If you require any technical support to access your account or the course, please email aaimsupport@forj.ai.

Course Dashboard (registrants)

Participant Expectations

To receive a certificate of completion, all learners are expected to:
  • Attend in real-time or watch the recording of all four live events and complete all event evaluations.
  • Respond to at least four (of nine) weekly discussion posts
  • Turn in at least four (of nine) worksheet assignments
  • Complete both the pre- and post-course self-assessments

Important Dates

 July 15
Registration opens

September 11
Course begins
(Zoom session)

October 9
Zoom session

November 6
Zoom session

December 11
Course ends
(Zoom session)

Questions?

Email learning@im.org or call 703-341-4540.