Fostering Medical Humanism Through Faculty Role Models

Program Details

Passing the Torch is a faculty development program uniquely suited to Clinician Educator faculty to develop further patient care and teaching skills with a person-centered model. Participants will be expected to attend bi-weekly sessions from October 2024 through June 2025. Depending on the size of the group, these meetings will be virtual and/or in person. Timing will depend upon the availability of the group.

Participants will also work on a ‘passion project’ of their choice for a capstone to the course and can include, but is not limited to, a creative pursuit related to the practice of medicine, aspect of course evaluation, or seed for future education or research project.  

Sessions, generally at lunch time, including critical reflection, participatory learning, written appreciative inquiry, and role-playing, among other techniques for building and honing clinical and teaching skills.  Here is a list of sample sessions.

Nominations for Passing the Torch: Fostering Medical Humanism through Faculty Role Models are open for 2024.

Required Application Materials include:

• Nominee CV, and
• Brief statement from the nominee outlining why they would like to participate (limit to one page)

Optional Application Materials include:

• One-page Letter of Recommendation from the Department Chair, Division Chief, or Designee

 Navigate the left-side panel by clicking ‘Passing the Torch Nominations’ to apply.

Please contact the program director, Dr. Jennifer McEntee (jmcentee@email.unc.edu) with any questions.