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Criteria for Excellence in Faculty Development

David M. Irby, PhD

Patricia O’Sullivan, EdD

Yvonne Steinert, PhD2015

University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine

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Disclosures & Expectations

• No conflicts of interest to disclose

• Discuss faculty development criteria for excellence

• Begin thinking about applying for an ASPIRE Award in faculty development

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Planning Process & Timeline• Initial brainstorming – Singapore (Feb

2015)• Symposium – Singapore (Feb)• Appointment of international panel

(February)• Panel formulates criteria (March – July)• Presentation of criteria at AMEE –

Glasgow (September)• Review of applications (2016-)

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International Panel• David Irby, UCSF – Chair, USA• Patricia O’Sullivan, UCSF – Exec Com., USA• Yvonne Steinert, McGill U – Exec Com., Canada• Catriona Bell, U Edinburgh, UK• Francois Cilliers, U Cape Towne, S Africa• Stijntje Dijk, Erasmus U, Netherlands (student)• Richard Hays, U Tasmania, Australia• Debbie Jaarsma, U Groningen, Netherlands• Judy McKimm, Swansea U, UK• Dujeepa Samarasekera, National U Singapore

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General Criteria• Criterion 1: The school’s faculty development program has clear

goals that are aligned with organizational priorities, is systematically designed and evidence-based, and improves educational practice, leadership and/or scholarship.

• Criterion 2: The faculty development program offers breadth, depth and diverse approaches with longitudinal progression of learning opportunities that creates a community of practice.

• Criterion 3: The faculty development program has sufficient resources to achieve its mission, is conducted by faculty members with expertise in faculty development, and builds capacity by expanding the number of individuals skilled in offering faculty development.

• Criterion 4: The faculty development program engages in ongoing program evaluation, and examines impact on individuals, organizations and, where possible, the wider community.

• Criterion 5: The faculty development program promotes educational innovation and scholarship in faculty development.

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1: The school’s faculty development program has clear goals that are aligned with organizational priorities, is systematically designed and evidence-based, and improves educational practice, leadership and/or scholarship

– The faculty development program has clear goals, is aligned with school goals and priorities, and/or influences organizational culture.

– The program uses a systematic curriculum development model that is informed by a theoretical framework and best practices to design and implement faculty development offerings.

– The program focuses on improving educational practice. Additionally, it could also improve leadership and/or scholarship.

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Summary

• Questions?• Using the criteria or application form, see

how much of an application you could fill out on your school.

• Highlight a feature of your program that you found met the criteria for excellence and is exemplary

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Faculty Development Community

“Teaching Commons”Program

Context

ParticipantsRelationships & Networks

in the Workplace

Organization, Systems & Culture in the Workplace

Tasks & Activities

in the Workplace

Mentoring & Coaching

in the Workplace

Facilitator

O’Sullivan & Irby, Acad. Med. 2011

Model