MedEd Teaching Certificate Program

MedEd Teaching Certificate Program group

Goal

The UTRGV School of Medicine MedEd Teaching Certificate Program will enhance the professional development of clinical full-time and clinical volunteer faculty members as medical educators.

Objectives

Upon completion of this program, faculty will be able to:

  • Demonstrate skills in teaching methods pertinent in medical education.
  • Incorporate evidence-based medical education strategies that enhance learning.
  • Implement active learning techniques and technology to promote student learning and engagement.
  • Develop organizational plans for an educational innovation.
  • Reflect on the teaching journey and experiences to establish an educational philosophy.

Covered Topics

  1. Future of Medical Education
  2. Learning Science & Active Learning
  3. Curriculum Design
  4. Peer-Observations
  5. Feedback Fundamentals
  6. Delivering Instruction
  7. Assessing for Learning
  8. Small-Group Teaching
  9. Clinical Bedside Teaching
  10. Clinical Reasoning
  11. Education Technology
  12. Learning Environment

Benefits

  • Enhance teaching & learning
  • Develop best practices as medical educators
  • Advance in medical education career
  • Increase career satisfaction
  • Create a skilled educator community
  • Ensure adherence to UME teaching standards

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be awarded by the Office of Faculty Affairs, UTRGV SOM, to faculty who satisfactorily complete the certificate requirements.

CME Credit

12 hours available

Duration

Sessions are scheduled once a month for two hours during a nine-month timeframe.

Location

Hybrid

MedEd Scholars

Office of Faculty Affairs (School of Medicine)

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