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James W. Tysinger, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine where I serve as director of faculty development and associate director of medical student education. He previously taught at both the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center.

In his current position, he co-directs the third-year family practice clerkship, and directs the department's faculty development fellowship. He also presents sessions on "Preparing for the USMLE Step 1" and "Preparing for the Third Year" to all the school's third-year medical students. He also presents "Preparing Residency Applications Materials" and "Interviewing Strategies" to the fourth-year students.

Dr. Tysinger serves on the steering committee of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine' Group on Faculty Development, and will soon have articles published on writing problem-based learning cases and on developing surveys.

During the past year, Dr. Tysinger gave a jam-packed session, "Developing and Effective CV and Personal Statement," at the National Conference of Family Practice Residents and Students in Kansas City.

Media should contact Dr. Jim Tysinger through Galen Press, Ltd., (520) 577-8363; fax (520) 529-6459; or ml1@flash.net.

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