This list of current members can be sorted by any of the column headings. The Academy of Educators was established in January, 2007 to: - Promote and support excellence in teaching and the work and career paths of excellent teachers.
- Promote and fund curricular innovation, evidence-based curricular change and a scholarly approach to the education mission.
- Provide a forum for education leadership and advice for the Dean, Vice Dean, Executive Associate Dean for Medical Education and the leadership of the curriculum.
Membership: Academy membership will be phased in over several years. Members would be: Fellows - limited to approximately 50 of the most involved faculty.
Associate Fellows – up to 150 of the most dedicated teachers. - Selected for 5 year terms using very specific criteria.
- Faculty of all departments involved in medical student teaching and in all venues including AHEC are eligible with the expectation that all departments would strive to have faculty selected.
- A decision will be made later regarding possible additional categories for residents as teachers and whether to add residency and graduate student education to the Academy agenda.
Criteria for Fellow Selection:Faculty would be encouraged to apply for membership by demonstrating their superior achievement in one or more of the following five categories: - Direct Teaching and Mentoring Other Teacher
- Instructional Development and Curriculum Design
- Student Advising and Mentoring
- Educational Administration and Leadership
- Educational Research
Nomination and Application Process |
Academy of Educators - UNC School of Medicine
