The Academy of Educators has partnered with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to become a regional Hub for the Developing Faculty Competencies & Assessment course, which is an annual 3-day certificate course to be held April 28-30th, 2025.  This highly interactive course supports faculty skill development in learner assessment (including direct observation, feedback, narrative assessment, and more) and in designing and enhancing assessment programs.  It is intended for faculty program leaders and front-line faculty assessors across all WUSM health professions and who work with learners at any developmental stage. Whether you work with students, residents, or fellows, if you’re looking to improve your assessment and feedback skills, this course is for you!   

The Academy of Educators is excited to announce our inaugural Leadership in Education Administration Program (LEAP) course, which is designed for ambitious individuals seeking to excel in leadership roles across WashU’s educational programs. LEAP offers an introductory leadership curriculum that covers essential skills and knowledge, including: Change Management; Negotiation; Coaching, Mentoring & Sponsorship; Funds Flow in Education; and Grit & Resilience. This course is tailored to support emerging leaders in health professions education and administration, equipping you with the tools and knowledge necessary to drive success in your career. 

AI for Educators Workshop Series

Location: In-Person (Calendar invites sent with location)
Overview: Are you ready to revolutionize your teaching methods and take your educational expertise to the next level? Join us for the "AI for Educators" workshop series hosted by the Academy of Educators, where you'll explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and discover how to effectively integrate these tools. Don't miss this unique opportunity to enhance your teaching toolkit and prepare yourself for the future of education. Reserve your spot today and join us for a journey into the exciting world of AI for Educators!

Teachfest Royale: An 8-Minute Didactic Challenge 

Date/ Time: Tuesday, 2.4.25 @ 12:00p
Location: In-Person (Calendar invite sent with location)

Overview: The Academy of Educators would like to invite your department/ division/ program to choose one faculty member (via an internal competition - more details below) to compete in a school-wide Academy of Educators: Teachfest Royale- An 8-Minute Didactic Challenge to be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 12:00pm.

The Internal Competition: Each participant prepares an 8-minute teaching talk on an assigned theme. This year’s theme is “Things We Do for No Reason”. Your department/ division/ program will arrange for 3-4 faculty judges who will use a rubric to rate the presentation on design, content, delivery and time. The participant with the most points wins. All faculty, but particularly junior faculty, are encouraged to participate!

School-Wide Competition: Winners from each internal competition will give that same presentation (revisions in the interim allowed) at the WashU School of Medicine school-wide competition, which will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 12:00pm & will utilize the same format described above. The winner of the school wide competition will be rewarded with a new and impressive listing on their CV, bragging rights for him/her/themselves, bragging rights for their department/ division/ program, and the honor of hosting the competition trophy in their office for the year. 

Please notify the Academy of Educators via email at academyofeducators@wustl.edu by Monday, December 9th, 2024 if your department/ division/ program plans to participate.

Ready, Set, Mentor! Interprofessional Speed Mentoring Luncheon

Date/ Time: Tuesday, 2.25.25 @ 12:00p
Location: In-Person (Calendar invite sent with location)

Overview: The Academy of Educators Mentorship Committee is thrilled to host a dynamic speed mentoring event for WUSM educators! This fast-paced forum provides a unique opportunity to network with and learn from accomplished WUSM mentors, focusing on professional development, educational leadership, and healthcare education careers.

Our mentors bring expertise in areas like healthcare education research, leadership, curriculum development, and bedside teaching. Don't miss this chance to have your MedEd career questions answered and to connect with esteemed colleagues.

LUNCH PROVIDED! Space is limited, so register soon. Your participation will be confirmed by the Academy of Educators after registration. Join us for an inspiring and informative experience!

Date: March 19, 2025, 6:00p
Location: Clark-Fox Forum, Danforth Campus
Overview: WashU medical students, occupational therapy and physical therapy students, residents, fellows, and faculty are invited to the third annual In Our Words event, where selected participants will present their stories on stage or through visual art.

Submissions on the 2025 theme of "Identity" are now being accepted.

To see full workshop descriptions and information click here.

What: Riding the Wave: Supporting the Grief of Trainees in Health Professions Programs

When: February 11, 2025, 11:30a-1p

Where: In-Person on WUSM Campus

Grief is a normal behavioral and emotional response to loss. Interprofessional health profession trainees care for patients and families who are grieving and experience grief themselves. The consequences of unrecognized or under-supported provider grief are significant, including decreased engagement with families, compassion fatigue, and burnout. Despite this, barriers to supporting trainee grief persist, in part due to 1) a lack of training to empathize and communicate with grieving people and 2) cultural expectations of what constitutes appropriate emotional expression by care providers. It is a critical educational opportunity, for the sake of our trainees and their patients, to shine a light on the humanness and normality of the grieving healthcare provider and implement ways to support them through the inevitable losses that they will encounter in medicine. 

Overall, participants will be able to:

Additional CIPE offerings may be found at the
Center for Interprofessional Practice & Education website

You don't have to be a member of the Academy to take advantage of all of our offerings.
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to help you become the best educator & teacher you can be!