Faculty Development

Office of Faculty & Professional Development

Welcome to the Office of Faculty & Professional Development at CUSM!

Teaching is the defining feature of CUSM’s mission, and the Office of Faculty & Professional Development advances that mission by fostering a culture of excellence, inquiry, and collaboration. The office supports faculty as educators, scholars, and leaders through programs that strengthen teaching practice, promote educational scholarship, and encourage reflective professional growth.

Guided by a commitment to inclusion and innovation, the office cultivates a vibrant academic community where the shared pursuit of teaching excellence shapes the learning experience across the university.

The office offers a wide array of programs and services that enhance faculty teaching, scholarship, and service, ensuring that all faculty have the resources and opportunities to flourish and to make meaningful contributions to student learning, patient care, and the advancement of knowledge.

Event Calendar

Stay informed about upcoming faculty development events, seminars, and workshops.

Programs & Services

Explore development programs including teaching peer reviews, development week, and continuing education pathways.

Resources & Tools

Discover teaching aids, podcasts, and resources designed to enhance your professional practice and growth.

Clinical Faculty

Access specialized programs and orientation materials designed to support clinical faculty members.

Teaching Academy

Join a cohort-based community focused on effective teaching and learning principles in medical education.

Contact & Support

Reach out to our dedicated team for personalized support, guidance, and general inquiries today.

Have an idea for a development session? Request a Session →

Faculty Development Framework

Core Programming

Core Domains

Review teaching and learning fundamentals, including learning session design and assessment, active learning, teaching with technology, and flipped classroom approaches.

Support faculty service work and leadership development, including committee leadership orientations, optimal operation in shared governance structures, working in and leading teams, presentation and communication skills.

Support scholarship development, including research and scholarship agenda development, team construction and alignment, and collaborative projects.

Review contemporary trends in medical education.

Provide training in educational technology, including instructional podium technology, Canvas, Camtasia, and other instructional tools.