Educating Health Science Educators: A Flexible, Asynchronous E-Learning Framework for Interprofessional Development...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Health Professions Education
• Curriculum Development

Background:

• Health science educators frequently lack formal training in teaching methodologies.
• Limited access to synchronous, inflexible professional development programs hinders interprofessional educators.
• There is a need for accessible, evidence-based teaching strategies in health professions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a flexible and accessible curriculum for foundational teaching skills.
• To support health science educators in adopting evidence-based teaching strategies.
• To address the need for scalable educator development across diverse health settings.

Main Methods:

• Designed a modular, asynchronous curriculum named Education Essentials.
• Developed 9 modules aligned with core teaching domains.
• Utilized growth mindset and experiential learning frameworks, informed by a needs assessment.

Main Results:

• As of April 2025, 185 unique learners enrolled in the initial 6 modules.
• 110 modules have been completed by learners.
• The curriculum demonstrates early engagement and uptake.

Conclusions:

• Education Essentials meets an institutional need for educator development.
• The curriculum offers a scalable and accessible solution for health professions.
• Supports educator growth across clinical, basic science, and interprofessional settings.