Master Educator Award

We are fortunate to have a cadre of recognized “master educators” at Brody School of Medicine. These are faculty members who have been recognized by their peers as outstanding educators in any of the following categories: Educational Leadership & Administration, Outstanding Teaching or Mentorship Contribution, Educational Innovation & Curriculum Development, Educational Evaluation & Research, Professional Development in Education, Outstanding Educational Contribution by a Community Physician. This educational academy offers a wealth of experience to assist you in your development as a medical educator.

Master Educator Award Categories

Educational Leadership & Administration. Faculty member must document leadership & proficiency in the administration of educational programs. Two activities of different types but within the category are required. One must involve service to the School of Medicine.

Outstanding Teaching or Mentorship Contribution. Faculty member must demonstrate sustained quality, quantity & diversity of direct instruction or mentorship. Evidence of outstanding teaching and/or mentoring must be provided. Teaching evaluations from at least two years must also be provided.

Educational Innovation & Curriculum Development. Faculty member must document significant improvements in a course/clerkship or other educational program. Evidence of activities in different areas or significant contribution in a single area must be documented.

Educational Evaluation & Research. Faculty member must document substantial contribution in educational research, or with evaluation projects. Three activities of different types & a record of publication in the field are required.

Professional Development in Education. Faculty member must document contribution to the educational development of other faculty. Evidence related to conducting professional development lectures or workshops, as well as mentoring junior faculty are required. Three activities of different types related to professional development in education must be documented.

Outstanding Educational Contribution by a Community Physician. Community physician must document significant contribution to the BSOM educational mission over a significant period of time (normally five years or longer). Teaching evaluations must be provided. Only Non-BSOM, Community-Based Preceptors may apply.

Master Educator Award Winners