To support our educators on campus, in the classroom, and online, Washington University and the School of Medicine provide various facilities, training opportunities, handbooks, templates, and other curricular, material and technical resources.
Career Development
The Office of Education hosts many programs, workshops, and courses including:
- Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Teaching Fellows: a fellowship which provides the opportunity to implement ideas that augment the education of medical students, residents and fellows
- Foundations in Teaching Skills (FITS): a certificate program targeting junior educators as well as faculty who are newly incorporating teaching within their careers
- Leadership in Education Administration Program (LEAP): a program to support leadership development focused on health professions education contexts
- Program Director Bootcamp: a longitudinal certificate course offered in collaboration with the Graduate Medical Education office
- Teaching Scholars Program: a certificate program designed to develop future leaders in healthcare education
Visit the Academy of Educators for a full list of grants, programs and awards.
Additionally, the Office of Faculty Promotions and Career Development offers programs and development events.
Research and scholarship
In addition to material resources and curricular support, we provide a database of scholarship on health professions education, information about professional development opportunities, and a list of funding opportunities for research in health professions education.
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Services, facilities and support
Learn about available campus resources and facilities, including teaching support services available at Becker Medical Library, the Office of Faculty Promotions and Career Development, and the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion—as well as facilities such as the FLTC, Simulation Centers, and more.
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Learn more about our Simulation Centers »
Educational technology systems
The Educational Technology and Innovation Unit, in collaboration with WU campus partners, supports and promotes the innovative use of educational technology with the goal of advancing teaching and learning