Technology Committee
The UME Technology Committee advances technology initiatives across our school and programs, ensuring their effective use in medical education. As technology evolves from a teaching aid to a core element of curricular programming, the committee embraces new opportunities to innovate and optimize educational tools. It oversees current applications, evaluates proposals for new initiatives, and collaborates with curriculum management and support teams to integrate technology seamlessly into medical education. Comprised of faculty, staff, and students, the committee's mission is to foster innovation and maintain a strong technological foundation for the success of our academic community.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Meet monthly
- Discuss concerns related to current technology and define/execute solutions, implementing action plans and timeframes for improvement.
- Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies to raise and encourage awareness of technology trends.
- Propose and advocate technology acquisitions.
- Implementation of technologies designed to improve the teaching, learning, and administrative functions of WSU-SOM consistent with the strategic plan and mission.
Committee Members
Chair: Amie Applebee, Director - Medical Education Support Group
| Departments | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| A/V and Video Production | Mike Crimmins | Manager |
| A/V and Video Production | Mike Dereniewski | Producer/Director |
| C&IT | Paul Richards | Systems Administrator II |
| C&IT | Cornor Weathers | Associate Director, Academic Desktop Support |
| Kado Clinical Skills Center | Conrad Hunt | Director of Operations |
| Kado Clinical Skills Center | Christopher Bergum | Simulation Technology Administrator |
| Medical Education Support Team: LSS | Krystal Parker | Supervisor |
| Medical Education Support Team: LSS | Scott Nelsen | Laboratory Services, Coordinator |
| Medical Education Support Group: MESG | Steven Pierce | Instructional Tech Designer |
| Senate Liaison Technology Committee | Magd Boutany | Year 1 Student Representative |
| Senate Liaison Technology Committee | Robert Chalhoub | Year 1 Student Representative |
| Senate Liaison Technology Committee | Mike Salnikovi | Year 2 Student Representative |
| Senate Liaison Technology Committee | Sriraj Atluri | Year 2 Student Representative |
| Senate Liaison Technology Committee | Abrielle Fretz | Year 3 Student Representative |
| Senate Liaison Technology Committee | Peter Martin | Year 3 Student Representative |
| Senate Liaison Technology Committee | Mina Juma | Year 4 Student Representative |
| Senate Liaison Technology Committee | Michael Melhem | Year 4 Student Representative |
| Shiffman Medical Library | Wendy Wu | Librarian |
We have recently been receiving several requests for personalized software installation on the student (public) computers; however we only install and maintain essential educational and curriculum software. While we recognize that many electronic educational resources are available, our software policy ensures that our computing resources are as clean as possible in order to avoid decreases in computer functionality.
Requesting Technology?
If there is specific software that you feel should be included in the standard student profile for the machines, the WSU-SOM Technology Committee does review and approve educational technology resources. Please complete the technology request form.
Do you have a suggestion for how the UME Technology Committee can improve the computer services/technology at WSU-SOM? Send us your suggestions.