Nomination Letter Selection Criteria
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To: All College of Medicine Faculty
FROM: Ken Grauer, M.D., Chair of the Nomination - Selection Committee, Society of Teaching Scholars
RE: Nomination and Selection of New Scholars for 2007-2008
Nominations will be sought in the fall of 2007 for the selection of new members to the Society of Teaching Scholars for 2007-2008.
Nominees must be a member of the faculty of the University of Florida College of Medicine, put forth 500 hours of educational effort per year (~10 hours per week) over at least five years at the University of Florida and be involved in the training of students (medical, graduate or physician assistant), residents and/or fellows. Applicants are required to submit an educational portfolio in early 2008. Education portfolio requirements.
Faculty potentially interested in applying should review the format of the portfolio now so that they can begin to collect the necessary documentation. As the fall approaches, specific dates for nominations, letters of intent and the portfolio due date will be provided.
Faculty that has questions can contact Dr. Grauer at grauer@ufl.edu
Goals of the Society of Teaching Scholars:
- To provide a forum to recognize and reward College of Medicine faculty who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and commitment to the formation of physicians and scientists.
- To provide an incentive for the faculty member's professional development as an educational scholar and role model.
- To identify a cadre of recognized experts to advise the College of Medicine on ways to enhance its educational mission, as well as to serve as mentors/role models to junior faculty, residents, and students.
- To demonstrate the College of Medicine's commitment to high quality teaching and learning, plus continuous quality improvement process of the educational program.
Responsibilities:
Teaching scholars are asked to mentor junior faculty on teaching improvement and serve in an advisory capacity to the Faculty Development Committee and COMEC (College of Medicine Education Center). The Society also sponsors the annual "Medical Education Week" that features lectures and workshops on relevant educational topics. Current members of the Society are responsible for selecting new members based on nominations and a teaching portfolio.
Contact Jo Drumheller at 352-273-5754 for further information.
