Supporting Faculty at All Levels: A Practical Guide for Teaching Development in Veterinary Medical Education

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Education
• Faculty Development
• Professional Growth

Background:

• Faculty development is crucial for effective teaching and professional growth in veterinary medicine.
• Participation is hindered by time constraints, misconceptions, and lack of institutional recognition.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a continuum of faculty development activities tailored for veterinary medicine educators.
• To address barriers and offer flexible, accessible, and personalized engagement opportunities.

Main Methods:

• Designing a spectrum of faculty development initiatives.
• Emphasizing flexibility, accessibility, and personalization in program design.
• Catering to faculty at all career levels.

Main Results:

• A model offering multiple avenues for faculty engagement.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and recognition.
• Providing a framework adaptable for other veterinary institutions.

Conclusions:

• A flexible and personalized faculty development model can overcome participation barriers.
• This approach promotes a culture of ongoing learning and recognition in veterinary education.
• The described activities can serve as a model for enhancing faculty development efforts nationwide.