MUSC College of Medicine New Faculty Orientation Education Paul J. McDermott, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Development Email: mcdermp@musc.edu Office: 789-6839
Medical Education Funding
COM Education Leadership Deborah Deas, M.D., M.P.H. Interim Dean, College of Medicine Donna Kern, M.D. Associate Dean for Curriculum Clinical Sciences Debra Hazen-Martin, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Curriculum Basic Sciences
COM Integrated Curriculum: Year 1
COM Integrated Curriculum: Year 1
COM Integrated Curriculum: Year 2
COM Integrated Curriculum: Year 2
COM Curriculum Requirements: Year 3
COM Curriculum Requirements: Year 4
Teaching Opportunities • Small Group Preceptors • Ethics • Communication/Interviewing Skills • Evidence-based Medicine • Physical Diagnosis (bedside teaching and simulated-based teaching) • Procedures/Clinical Skills • Classroom Teaching
Academy of Medical Educators The Academy of Medical Educators (AME) was established by the College of Medicine in June 2012 to provide a forum for training and mentoring of teachers and for recognition of exemplary faculty.
Purpose of AME 1. Promote excellence in faculty educators in both basic sciences and clinical sciences through scholarship, collegial evaluation and feedback, collaboration, and innovation. 2. Support development of faculty educators through training, mentoring and scholarship in teaching throughout their academic careers. 3. Establish proficiency in teaching and provide guidance to improve quality and effectiveness. 4. Advance scholarly activity in education as a critical component of the educational mission of the College of Medicine. 5. Sponsor activities that enhance medical education and faculty development, i.e., workshops, symposia and grants.
AME Membership Categories Domains: • Teaching Activity • Curriculum Assessment and/or Development • Advising and Mentoring • Educational Leadership and Administration • Educational Research and Scholarship
Benefits of AME Membership • Teaching Portfolio - Develop and enhance teaching credentials for tenure and promotions, share areas of teaching/education interests and expertise, and connect with collaborators. • Mentoring Opportunities – Acquire mentors or serve as a mentor to enhance knowledge and skills in teaching. • Faculty Development and Leadership – Participate in teaching and other educational activities, special programs and research projects. • Peer Review and Guidance – Receive collegial evaluation and feedback to improve quality and effectiveness of teaching. • Collaborative Projects & AME Symposia – Interact within a community of educators who share common interests in teaching and educational scholarship.
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