I’m thrilled to present an overview of my Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program Alternative Professional Learning (PL) Plan! This initiative is crafted to empower faculty and fellows with practical strategies for implementing blended learning—whether it’s adopting new teaching methods or refining existing ones. By embracing innovative approaches, this plan aims to foster dynamic, impactful learning environments that drive professional growth while enhancing patient care. Discover the full innovation plan below!
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Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program
Alternative Professional Learning (PL) Plan Outline
- Overview of the Innovation Plan
Link to Innovation Plan: https://www.karys-rx-for-education.com/_downloads/25887299aafecf9a1cbebfe0e216fbc1
Purpose:
This PL plan is designed to equip Hematology/Oncology faculty and fellows with strategies to implement Blended Learning. This will be with new teaching methods, clinical workflows, and technology-enhanced learning modules. The goal is to create high-impact learning environments that improves clinical education, research integration, and patient-centered care.
- Incorporating the 5 Key Principles of Effective PD
Principle Application in PL for Hem/Onc Fellowship
Sustained Duration PL will occur over the academic year with recurring workshops, case-based discussions, and follow- up mentoring to allow time for reflection and practice.
Collaboration Faculty and fellows will have access to coaching, clinical observation feedback, and peer consultation during rotations to address real-world challenges.
Active Learning Interactive workshops, simulation labs, journal club integration, and role-playing patient scenarios ensure active participation.
Content Focus Senior faculty will demonstrate clinical teaching strategies, bedside rounds techniques, and use of educational technology in real patient care settings.
Evaluation Training will be specific to Hematology/Oncology topics, including case-based instruction, research mentorship, and discipline-specific technologies all of which can be evaluated through various New Innovations evaluations.
- Fostering Collaboration
- Peer Learning Groups: Fellows and faculty collaborate on clinical teaching strategies, research projects, and patient care case reviews.
- Online Community of Practice: Share teaching resources, case studies, and technology tools across the fellowship.
- Interdisciplinary Activities: Include joint discussions with pharmacy, pathology, and palliative care teams to enhance integrated learning.
- Leadership Roles
PL Component Leader/Facilitator
Orientation & Kickoff Program Director / PL Coordinator
Workshops & Case-Based Sessions Senior Faculty & Clinical Educators
Simulation & Modeling Experienced Fellows / Senior Faculty
Mentoring & Ongoing Support Faculty Mentors / Peer Coaches
Evaluation & Feedback Program Director and Fellows
- Audience
- Audience: Hematology/Oncology faculty, first, second and third-year fellows
- Needs:
- Practical strategies for teaching complex cases and procedures
- Technology integration (simulation, telehealth, EMR tools)
- Mentorship and peer feedback during rotations
- Guidance on integrating research, education, and clinical practice
- Impact: Fellows and faculty implement best practices in teaching, clinical reasoning, and technology integration, improving learning and patient care outcomes.
- Instructional Design
- Framework: 3 Column Table
- Justification: I will use a 3-Column Table because this stage of my innovation plan requires a detailed and aligned instructional design framework, not a broad vision statement. The 3-Column Table will allow me to clearly connect learning outcomes with assessments and targeted learning activities, ensuring instructional alignment and accountability. This structure is especially important in a clinical training environment where measurable competencies, deliberate practice, and blended learning strategies must be thoughtfully integrated. Using the 3-Column Table demonstrates how the larger vision will be implemented in practical, actionable steps that directly support fellow growth and program improvement.
- Structure: Each session includes learning objectives, activities, assessment strategies, and supporting resources.
- Schedule/Timeline
Phase Duration Activities
Orientation 1 session Introduce PL plan, expectations, and initial engagement (includes program overview and technology tools)
Workshops & Case Discussions Monthly Hands-on teaching labs, clinical scenario simulations, technology integration sessions
Implementation Ongoing during rotations Apply new teaching strategies in bedside rounds, clinics, and research mentorship
Reflection & Feedback Biweekly / Monthly Discussion forums, peer debriefing, mentorship feedback, evaluation surveys
- Resources Needed
- Digital Tools: Learning management system (LMS), Zoom/Teams, simulation software/labs, EMR training modules
- Instructional Materials: Clinical case templates, chalk talks, teaching guides, videos of rounds, research mentoring guides
- Leadership: Program Director, senior faculty, administration, peer mentors, IT support
- Time & Space: Scheduled PD days, clinical observation windows, simulation labs, conference rooms
- OneDrive
- Fellows will track, organize, and share their learning and reflections using OneDrive, which will serve as a centralized space for storing documents, assignments, and self-reflections aligned with their Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs).
OneDrive will also allow faculty to review progress, provide feedback, and maintain a record of learning artifacts in a secure, accessible way.
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