The Department of Pediatrics is dedicated to supporting our pediatric educators enhance their teaching skills, foster innovative educational practices, and excel in their academic careers. The Office of Faculty Development partners with the Office of Education on many activities and also offers specific services:
- Dena Hofkosh Pediatric Educators’ Symposium – Conferences and CME Opportunities | Department of Pediatrics | University of Pittsburgh
- Pediatric Education Across the Curriculum (PEAC) – PEAC | Department of Pediatrics | University of Pittsburgh
- OFD Road Show – educator development sessions available to schedule for individual division upon request
- OFD Grand Rounds Videos – Grand Rounds | Department of Pediatrics | University of Pittsburgh
- OFD Education Innovation Project Grant Program – OFD Education Innovation Project Grant Program | Department of Pediatrics | University of Pittsburgh
- OFD Pediatric Medical Education Scholars Program – OFD Pediatric Medical Education Scholars Program | Department of Pediatrics | University of Pittsburgh
- Dena Hofkosh APPD Travel Grant
- Bridges Medical Education Trainee Award
Contact
For further information or questions about OFD Educator Development Activities, please contact Melissa Tavarez, MD, MS, Associate Vice Chair for Faculty Development.
Resources
University of Pittsburgh
- Office of Medical Education
- The OMED Main Page lists various resources for physician educators
- Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators
- Office of the Vice Dean with seminar series with links to archived presentations
- The University Center for Teaching and Learning
- University of Pittsburgh resource for education technology, teaching support, workshops, special initiatives and more with a focus on improving instructional tools and strategies.
- Health Professions Education Seminar Series | Office of Academic Career Development | University of Pittsburgh
- This yearly series is for health professions educators, with a different focus area each Friday morning of the month from 8-9am via Zoom.
Other Links
- Academic Pediatrics Association Educator Portfolio Template (PDF)
- Created by the APA’s Educational Scholars Program (ESP). Complete reference appears in the template.
- American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Hospital Medicine APEX Teaching Program
- Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE)
- AMEE promotes international excellence in education in the healthcare professions and has various initiatives and resources that may be of interest.
- Medical Education | AAMC
- Pitt-UPMC Integrated Center for Professional Development | School of Medicine Office of Faculty Affairs
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