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A teaching scholars program to develop leaders in medical education
Yvonne Steinert1, Louise Nasmith, Peter J McLeod
1McGill University Faculty of Medicine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. yvonne.steinert@mcgill.ca
Summary
The Teaching Scholars Program successfully develops medical education leaders by enhancing faculty knowledge and skills. Participants achieved objectives, gained new roles, and advanced their educational projects, demonstrating program effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Faculty Development
- Leadership Training
Background:
- Medical education requires specialized skills and leadership.
- Faculty development initiatives are crucial for advancing educational practices.
- A need exists for structured programs to cultivate medical education leaders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a faculty development initiative aimed at creating leaders in health sciences education.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Teaching Scholars Program in achieving its objectives.
- To assess the impact of the program on participants' subsequent roles and activities in medical education.
Main Methods:
- A year-long, multi-component faculty development program.
- Components included university courses, independent study, workshops, seminars, and conference attendance.
- Program evaluation based on the experiences and achievements of 15 completed scholars.
Main Results:
- Scholars successfully achieved most of their educational objectives.
- Participants acquired foundational knowledge, developed projects, and enhanced skills.
- Graduates assumed leadership roles, developed new courses, and presented/published educational work.
Conclusions:
- The Teaching Scholars Program effectively develops educational leaders in the Faculty of Medicine.
- The program's comprehensive approach fosters skill acquisition, project development, and leadership capacity.
- Despite time constraints, the initiative provides significant benefits for faculty engaged in medical education.