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outreach overview Teaching & Mentoring Overview Education has always been a major focus in Dr. Greiten’s academic career, specifically related to cardiovascular physiology, pathology and surgical repair. Dr. Greiten’s interests and expertise in teaching extends from general medical education to the instruction of surgical techniques, palliations and repairs. Dr. Greiten’s goal as an educator is to be available, affable and able to learners of all educational levels and in a variety of settings including: one-on-one, small groups, formal lectures, bedside clinical rounds, in the operative theater and from behind the podium at various regional, national and international conferences. Dr. Greiten’s clinical teaching begins on cardiac intensive care rounds, which are conducted twice daily. The lessons to medical students, residents, fellows, and nursing/physician assistant students encompass a wide range of medical topics from post-operative management, interpretation of diagnostic testing/imaging, and the nuances of cardiac critical care. Once within the operative theater the students/trainees are able to engage in “hands on” care including direct instruction by Dr. Greiten and exposure to: cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation strategy, hybrid catheter based procedures/interventions, and of course a multitude of congenital cardiac palliation and repair operations. Dr. Greiten feels his teaching style is effective and stimulating by being interactive and engaging. Direct feedback and anonymous evaluations frequently compliment on Dr. Greiten’s teaching style and ability, specifically commenting on an engrossing learning experience. To this point, Dr. Greiten’s leadership in education has been recognized throughout both the Divisions of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology along with the Department of Surgery at UAMS in that he was solicited to implement a new curriculum specifically focused on Congenital Cardiovascular Surgery. Dr. Greiten believes that his passion for educating the “next generation” of medical providers is reflected through and in these educational endeavors. Courses Taught Dr. Greiten has delivered numerous lectures and moderated multiple sessions to medical students, residents, fellows, nursing/physician assistant students, faculty and staff – in total over 50 lectures/sessions. Regarding medical student education, Dr. Greiten is an instructor for the first year medical student didactic “Cardiovascular Curriculum Block” (Course Director Rhee Sung Ph.D). His responsibilities include lecturing to the students and helping compose questions for their block exam. Dr. Greiten also engages the medical school class through the Summer in Surgery Program where he sponsors and mentors two students/session, providing both a structured curriculum which includes daily lessons and journal club readings along with operative exposure and research opportunities. On several occasions Dr. Greiten has been asked to assist in cadaveric lab dissections and operative/procedure demonstrations to students in the first year medical class. In the past Dr. Greiten has been an instructor for both the General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery Boot Camps which are conducted to help new graduates integrate into surgical training programs. He has also assisted with several medical school simulation scenarios including: fundamentals of surgical procedures (open and laparoscopic), trauma/shock management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, advanced airway placement/management, and placement of invasive lines/monitoring. Dr. Greiten serves the third year medical school class through his involvement with the surgical clinical rotation as a mock oral examiner. Every 6 week block Dr. Greiten meets with 2-3 students individually where he administers an oral examination pertaining to surgical diagnosis, advanced imaging/medical workup, pre/post-operative care, and operative technique(s). Furthermore, Dr. Greiten has served as an international student mentor through outreach work with the International Clinical Research Center located in Brno Czech Republic. Dr. Greiten created and serves as the site director for an Elective Rotation in Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery. Fourth year medical students are offered a 4 week elective in Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Surgery on Dr. Greiten’s surgical service at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. During this block they develop an understanding of clinical diagnosis and management of complex congenital cardiac lesions. They are instructed on how to formulate a care plan and how to both utilize and interpret diagnostic imaging. They are engaged in operative procedures and interventions. Lastly, they are supervised as they help lead the pre/post-operative critical care of these complex patients. While on this elective rotation block they are encouraged and involved in a multitude of academic developmental activities including research activities, quality improvement projects, and educational videography; all of which are presented for publication and presentation. Dr. Greiten also provides instruction to the general surgery residents through various activities as well. In terms of hands on teaching Dr. Greiten has assisted in cadaver dissection sessions. Previously Dr. Greiten provided education in: open and laparoscopic operative techniques, fundamentals of endoscopic surgery, endovascular surgical training, trauma/shock, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support courses), and post-operative critical care management. Specific to Dr. Greiten’s surgical expertise, he gives both didactic lectures regarding thoracic trauma/injury as well as provides operative instruction to the residents in thoracic exposure and surgical techniques. Although the Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at UAMS/Arkansas Children’s Hospital does not have fellows, Dr. Greiten works closely with his colleagues in: Cardiology who train 2 accredited fellows/year, and with Division of Pediatrics who oversee the training of Cardiac Intensive/Critical Care Fellowship along with residents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Collaborating with the ACGME Cardiology Fellowship, Dr. Greiten helped create and is the surgical supervisor for a required phase III external rotation in Congenital Cardiac Surgery and Anesthesiology. Fellows are required to complete a 1 month rotation with Dr. Greiten, where he directly supervises and teaches them proving experience and exposure to various surgical repairs and palliations of congenital cardiac patients. Dr. Greiten also provides a 6-part series of Cardiovascular Curriculum to the Cardiology and Cardiac Critical Care Fellows which includes topics of: Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Deep Hypothermic Arrest, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Surgical Techniques and Biomaterials, Valve Repair and Replacement, Three Stage Palliation of the Single Ventricle Patient, and Double Outlet Right Ventricle a “Surgeon’s Perspective.” To the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Residents Dr. Greiten gives three dedicated lectures pertaining to: the History of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Surgical Repairs, and Mechanical Circulatory Support in Pediatrics. Dr. Greiten has lectured numerous times to nurses, physician assistants, perfusion and advanced practice staff/students during his time at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Greiten works closely with the nurse educator and clinical nursing specialist in the Cardiac Intensive Care and Step-Down units, in addition to the nurse supervisor of the cardiovascular operative room and chief of perfusion at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Quarterly Dr. Greiten provides both a surgical lecture and a cardiac pathophysiology lecture pertaining to congenital cardiac patient care. Dr. Greiten has also served as sponsor and mentor (approximately 1-2 students per quarter) to several individual care providers who were working towards advanced degrees by providing both clinical and academic support through approved rotations and quality improvement projects. Dr. Greiten is a frequent invited speaker for various educational groups including: an ongoing multi-institutional webinar series on the Csurgeries video educational platform, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Looking to the Future Programs (to both the medical student program and the resident program) where he serves both on the scholarship program committee and serves as an invited mentor, along with departmental opportunities where he has presented at Grand Rounds for UAMS and the Mayo Clinic. On a national level Dr. Greiten has worked with and continues to advance surgical education through working on a National Education Curriculum for the Thoracic Surgery Residents Education Committee. Dr. Greiten developed curriculum based off the book chapters he authored regarding: Combined Valve and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Post-Pneumonectomy Complications, and Post-Operative Chylothorax. Working with a national committee dedicated to resident/fellow education has allowed Dr. Greiten to further define and refine his dedication to changing surgical training. Dr. Greiten has collaborated with some of the best minds within the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery, and together they developed an interactive curriculum which combined traditional techniques with advanced simulation abilities to better prepare trainees for rotations, board exams and entry into practice. Additionally, Dr. Greiten also serves as a Section-In-Chief Editor for Cardiothoracic Surgery for board review course. Dr. Greiten has published/recorded several sessions (Redo Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Coronary Artery Stents, and Tricuspid Valve Repair) which are available for review with over 4 hours of content and high yield questions to prepare examinees for success on the American Board of Thoracic Surgery written and oral exams. Curriculum and Program Development In Dr. Greiten’s short time at UAMS/Arkansas Children’s Hospital, he has created educational programs for multiple level learners. As mentioned above Dr. Greiten collaborates with the medical school to assist in the education and instruction of both junior and senior level medical students. Dr. Greiten lectures within the cardiovascular curriculum block to junior medical students in addition to serving as preceptor and mentor throughout the college. Moreover Dr. Greiten’s education and mentorship efforts also include various shadowing opportunities for students, hosting Summer in Surgery students, and serving as Senior Medical Student Advisor to 4th year students matching into surgery and surgical specialties. Nationally, Dr. Greiten has successfully sponsored several medical students as they competed for scholarships through The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and serves as a committee member for the Looking to the Future Scholarship Program. Working closely with UAMS Dr. Greiten founded the Cardiothoracic Interest Group. Members of this medical school group include 1st-4th year students who have an interest in a career in cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery and cardiology. The group has grown to include over 120 members and hosts several forums and activities throughout the academic year. Dr. Greiten provides students with professional contacts, encourages growth and education through several industry sponsored activities/wet labs, in addition to providing guidance and resources to students as they develop their academic portfolios. Although Dr. Greiten’s sub-specialization career path has moved him out of the realm of General Surgery, he still remains an active member within that community. Dr. Greiten serves as faculty mentor to their current residency class, offering career and academic guidance as well as board prep for his mentees. On a national stage Dr. Greiten mentors and advises several general surgery residents throughout the country as they vie for competitive Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education residency spots. Since starting at UAMS Dr. Greiten has collaborated with the UAMS Cardiology Fellowship and the Cardiac Intensive Care Fellowship Program Directors to create a new and novel curriculum specific to his field of expertise. Dr. Greiten was also able to develop a 6-part cardiology curriculum in addition to a more basic 3-part series of intensive care lectures, which he presents throughout the year to residents and fellows.
teaching overview Teaching & Mentoring Overview Education has always been a major focus in Dr. Greiten’s academic career, specifically related to cardiovascular physiology, pathology and surgical repair. Dr. Greiten’s interests and expertise in teaching extends from general medical education to the instruction of surgical techniques, palliations and repairs. Dr. Greiten’s goal as an educator is to be available, affable and able to learners of all educational levels and in a variety of settings including: one-on-one, small groups, formal lectures, bedside clinical rounds, in the operative theater and from behind the podium at various regional, national and international conferences. Dr. Greiten’s clinical teaching begins on cardiac intensive care rounds, which are conducted twice daily. The lessons to medical students, residents, fellows, and nursing/physician assistant students encompass a wide range of medical topics from post-operative management, interpretation of diagnostic testing/imaging, and the nuances of cardiac critical care. Once within the operative theater the students/trainees are able to engage in “hands on” care including direct instruction by Dr. Greiten and exposure to: cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation strategy, hybrid catheter based procedures/interventions, and of course a multitude of congenital cardiac palliation and repair operations. Dr. Greiten feels his teaching style is effective and stimulating by being interactive and engaging. Direct feedback and anonymous evaluations frequently compliment on Dr. Greiten’s teaching style and ability, specifically commenting on an engrossing learning experience. To this point, Dr. Greiten’s leadership in education has been recognized throughout both the Divisions of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology along with the Department of Surgery at UAMS in that he was solicited to implement a new curriculum specifically focused on Congenital Cardiovascular Surgery. Dr. Greiten believes that his passion for educating the “next generation” of medical providers is reflected through and in these educational endeavors. Educator’s Portfolio Dr. Greiten’s Educator’s Portfolio documents his teaching experience and trajectory in medical education. It states Dr. Greiten’s teaching philosophy and highlights his teaching activities, mentoring activities, professional development in education, regional and national recognition, and his long-term goals in medical education. Courses Taught Dr. Greiten has delivered numerous lectures and moderated multiple sessions to medical students, residents, fellows, nursing/physician assistant students, faculty and staff – in total over 50 lectures/sessions. Regarding medical student education, Dr. Greiten is an instructor for the first year medical student didactic “Cardiovascular Curriculum Block” (Course Director Rhee Sung Ph.D). His responsibilities include lecturing to the students and helping compose questions for their block exam. Dr. Greiten also engages the medical school class through the Summer in Surgery Program where he sponsors and mentors two students/session, providing both a structured curriculum which includes daily lessons and journal club readings along with operative exposure and research opportunities. On several occasions Dr. Greiten has been asked to assist in cadaveric lab dissections and operative/procedure demonstrations to students in the first year medical class. In the past Dr. Greiten has been an instructor for both the General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery Boot Camps which are conducted to help new graduates integrate into surgical training programs. He has also assisted with several medical school simulation scenarios including: fundamentals of surgical procedures (open and laparoscopic), trauma/shock management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, advanced airway placement/management, and placement of invasive lines/monitoring. Dr. Greiten serves the third year medical school class through his involvement with the surgical clinical rotation as a mock oral examiner. Every 6 week block Dr. Greiten meets with 2-3 students individually where he administers an oral examination pertaining to surgical diagnosis, advanced imaging/medical workup, pre/post-operative care, and operative technique(s). Furthermore, Dr. Greiten has served as an international student mentor through outreach work with the International Clinical Research Center located in Brno Czech Republic. Dr. Greiten created and serves as the site director for an Elective Rotation in Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery. Fourth year medical students are offered a 4 week elective in Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Surgery on Dr. Greiten’s surgical service at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. During this block they develop an understanding of clinical diagnosis and management of complex congenital cardiac lesions. They are instructed on how to formulate a care plan and how to both utilize and interpret diagnostic imaging. They are engaged in operative procedures and interventions. Lastly, they are supervised as they help lead the pre/post-operative critical care of these complex patients. While on this elective rotation block they are encouraged and involved in a multitude of academic developmental activities including research activities, quality improvement projects, and educational videography; all of which are presented for publication and presentation. Dr. Greiten also provides instruction to the general surgery residents through various activities as well. In terms of hands on teaching Dr. Greiten has assisted in cadaver dissection sessions. Previously Dr. Greiten provided education in: open and laparoscopic operative techniques, fundamentals of endoscopic surgery, endovascular surgical training, trauma/shock, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support courses), and post-operative critical care management. Specific to Dr. Greiten’s surgical expertise, he gives both didactic lectures regarding thoracic trauma/injury as well as provides operative instruction to the residents in thoracic exposure and surgical techniques. Although the Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at UAMS/Arkansas Children’s Hospital does not have fellows, Dr. Greiten works closely with his colleagues in: Cardiology (Program Director Josh Daily, M.D.) who train 2 accredited fellows/year, and with Division of Pediatrics who oversee the training of Cardiac Intensive/Critical Care Fellowship (Program Director Rupal Bhakta, M.D.) along with residents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Collaborating with the ACGME Cardiology Fellowship, Dr. Greiten helped create and is the surgical supervisor for a required phase III external rotation in Congenital Cardiac Surgery and Anesthesiology. Fellows are required to complete a 1 month rotation with Dr. Greiten, where he directly supervises and teaches them proving experience and exposure to various surgical repairs and palliations of congenital cardiac patients. Dr. Greiten also provides a 6-part series of Cardiovascular Curriculum to the Cardiology and Cardiac Critical Care Fellows which includes topics of: Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Deep Hypothermic Arrest, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Surgical Techniques and Biomaterials, Valve Repair and Replacement, Three Stage Palliation of the Single Ventricle Patient, and Double Outlet Right Ventricle a “Surgeon’s Perspective.” To the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Residents Dr. Greiten gives three dedicated lectures pertaining to: the History of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Surgical Repairs, and Mechanical Circulatory Support in Pediatrics. Dr. Greiten has lectured numerous times to nurses, physician assistants, perfusion and advanced practice staff/students during his time at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Greiten works closely with the nurse educator and clinical nursing specialist in the Cardiac Intensive Care and Step-Down units, in addition to the nurse supervisor of the cardiovascular operative room and chief of perfusion at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Quarterly Dr. Greiten provides both a surgical lecture and a cardiac pathophysiology lecture pertaining to congenital cardiac patient care. Dr. Greiten has also served as sponsor and mentor (approximately 1-2 students per quarter) to several individual care providers who were working towards advanced degrees by providing both clinical and academic support through approved rotations and quality improvement projects. Dr. Greiten is a frequent invited speaker for various educational groups including: an ongoing multi-institutional webinar series on the Csurgeries video educational platform, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Looking to the Future Programs (to both the medical student program and the resident program) where he serves both on the scholarship program committee and serves as an invited mentor, along with departmental opportunities where he has presented at Grand Rounds for UAMS and the Mayo Clinic. On a national level Dr. Greiten has worked with and continues to advance surgical education through working on a National Education Curriculum for the Thoracic Surgery Residents Education Committee. Dr. Greiten developed curriculum based off the book chapters he authored regarding: Combined Valve and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Post-Pneumonectomy Complications, and Post-Operative Chylothorax. Working with a national committee dedicated to resident/fellow education has allowed Dr. Greiten to further define and refine his dedication to changing surgical training. Dr. Greiten has collaborated with some of the best minds within the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery, and together they developed an interactive curriculum which combined traditional techniques with advanced simulation abilities to better prepare trainees for rotations, board exams and entry into practice. Additionally, Dr. Greiten also serves as a Section-In-Chief Editor for Cardiothoracic Surgery for board review course. Dr. Greiten has published/recorded several sessions (Redo Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Coronary Artery Stents, and Tricuspid Valve Repair) which are available for review with over 4 hours of content and high yield questions to prepare examinees for success on the American Board of Thoracic Surgery written and oral exams. Curriculum and Program Development In Dr. Greiten’s short time at UAMS/Arkansas Children’s Hospital, he has created educational programs for multiple level learners. As mentioned above Dr. Greiten collaborates with the medical school to assist in the education and instruction of both junior and senior level medical students. Dr. Greiten lectures within the cardiovascular curriculum block to junior medical students in addition to serving as preceptor and mentor throughout the college. Moreover Dr. Greiten’s education and mentorship efforts also include various shadowing opportunities for students, hosting Summer in Surgery students, and serving as Senior Medical Student Advisor to 4th year students matching into surgery and surgical specialties. Nationally, Dr. Greiten has successfully sponsored several medical students as they competed for scholarships through The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and serves as a committee member for the Looking to the Future Scholarship Program. Working closely with UAMS Dr. Greiten founded the Cardiothoracic Interest Group. Members of this medical school group include 1st-4th year students who have an interest in a career in cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery and cardiology. The group has grown to include over 120 members and hosts several forums and activities throughout the academic year. Dr. Greiten provides students with professional contacts, encourages growth and education through several industry sponsored activities/wet labs, in addition to providing guidance and resources to students as they develop their academic portfolios. Although Dr. Greiten’s sub-specialization career path has moved him out of the realm of General Surgery, he still remains an active member within that community. Dr. Greiten serves as faculty mentor to their current residency class, offering career and academic guidance as well as board prep for his mentees. On a national stage Dr. Greiten mentors and advises several general surgery residents throughout the country as they vie for competitive Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education residency spots. Since starting at UAMS Dr. Greiten has collaborated with the UAMS Cardiology Fellowship and the Cardiac Intensive Care Fellowship Program Directors to create a new and novel curriculum specific to his field of expertise. Dr. Greiten was also able to develop a 6-part cardiology curriculum in addition to a more basic 3-part series of intensive care lectures, which he presents throughout the year to residents and fellows.

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