Program Overview

Master Teachers Fellowship Program

The Master Teachers Fellowship Program is designed to enhance the educational mission of the College by improving the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of individual faculty in the field of health professions and biomedical sciences education.

Program Features

• Competency-based approach to developing educator knowledge, skills, and attitudes: The program is designed to enhance participants' knowledge of evidence-based educational practice and theory.
• Flexible, longitudinal format: The program combines independent work, asynchronous sessions, and in-person and online synchronous learning to engage participants in networking and collaboration with educators across the College.
• Connections with education peers: Fellows will not only network with peers in the program but will also connect with program alumni and educational leaders across the institution.
• Emphasis on educational scholarship: Fellows are required to engage in peer-reviewed scholarship, including the production of conference posters or abstracts, manuscripts, and nontraditional approaches to dissemination of education knowledge.
• Development as educational leaders: Sessions will guide and support fellows in developing their interest and ability in serving as mentors and leaders in the educational mission of the College.

Fellowship Format

• Monthly Meetings: Workshops and seminars will be held on the first Friday of every month, featuring interactive programming delivered by experts in specific topics aligned with the needs of the cohort to reach competency.
• Independent Development: Fellows are expected to engage in external professional development experiences aligned with their areas of interest or need.
• Educational Research: Fellows are required to complete an independent or collaborative educational research project that involves application of educational principles to address a meaningful educational problem.

Time Commitment

A new class of fellows is selected and initiated annually, with the fellowship extending for 24 months, starting in August. Participants are expected to commit at least six hours per month to prepare for and attend Friday afternoon sessions and to work on their research projects. Fellows must also include time for workshops and mini-fellowships, with a 5 percent time commitment to the program.

Cost

Tuition is $1,000 over two years. Departments or sections are asked to cover the cost of the program for their faculty members. If they do not agree to cover the charges, the tuition fees will need to be obtained from the participant.

Differences from Other Educator-Development Opportunities

• Emphasis on well-rounded educators with a competency-based approach in multiple areas.
• Emphasis on mentored educational research and scholarship.
• Emphasis on building and leveraging a supportive educator network.
• Emphasis on educational leadership skills development.

Application Requirements

• One Letter of Recommendation Writer: The name and contact information for the individual who will write the letter of recommendation.
• Signed Time Commitment Release Form: The department chair or section chief must sign and date the form prior to uploading with the application.
• BCM Format CV: The CV will be uploaded using the button on the application form.
• Personal Statement (limit 1 page): The personal statement should include a short description of the current educational role, greatest strength as an educator, the area in which improvement is desired, and goals for participation in the MTFP program.

Program Leadership

• Co-Directors:
  • Alana D. Newell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
  • Stacey Rubin Rose, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.I.D.S.A., Associate Professor
• Program Manager: Maryam M. Al Obaidi, Program Management Associate