Department of Medical Education

Professional Development

Are You a Patient?

Developing You

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The Department of Medical Education provides opportunities for faculty and residents to improve their teaching skills and to conduct research in medical education.

Faculty Development Sessions

The department offers faculty development sessions around teaching, assessment and feedback, curriculum design, instructional design and strategies, program evaluation, and educational scholarship and research in the form of grand rounds, noon conferences, interactive workshops and retreats. Other topics and formats may be developed upon request.

Interactive Workshops

The department offers interactive workshops targeted to specific teaching needs, including but not limited to creating a positive learning environment, identifying learners in difficulty, assessing learners and providing effective feedback, small group teaching, and teaching in the clinical setting.

Customizable Resident-as-Teacher Sessions

The department provides resident-as-teacher workshops to clinical departments and direct observation of clinical teaching with targeted feedback.

Individual Consultations

One-on-one or small-group consultation sessions addressing the specific needs of the individual faculty or a small group of faculty (disciplines, modules, clerkships, etc.) are available upon request.

Faculty Development Video Library

These video resources offer convenient access to valuable insights and instructional strategies, empowering our Keck and affiliated site faculty members to excel in their roles

USC Center for Excellence in Teaching

The Center for Excellence in Teaching (CET) supports the university teaching community in implementing inclusive practices, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative solutions to maximize learning and address contemporary teaching challenges.  Connect with them today for additional faculty resources, teaching institutes, and campus learning communities.

 

Please contact our office to discuss professional development opportunities.