Teaching Distinction Track
Hugh Hansen, MS, Director
(319) 335-7691
hugh-hansen@uiowa.edu
Purpose
The purpose of the Carver College of Medicine Teaching Distinction Track is to prepare and equip Carver College of Medicine students to be effective educators.
Objectives
- To prepare students to be productive educators at an academic medical center
- To prepare our students for involvement and contribution to academic medicine
- To prepare our students to be effective educators at the community and individual level
Program Benefits for Participants
- Enhance teaching skills in small group or one-on-one teaching
- Reflect on teaching in a meaningful way that will help prepare for teaching role as a resident
- Have this experience documented in MSPE and in the graduation program
Sample Timeline
M1 Year
- Submit learning contract for review and approval of Committee (establish mentoring relationship)
- Serve on liaison committee
- Attend three education committee meetings
- Attend and take notes at one GEE lunch
M2 Year
- Tutor a Basic Science Course
- Serve as student member of MA&S or Med Ed Committee
- Participate in MSAP—Tar Wars, Educational Programming in Schools
M3-4 Year
- Complete teaching elective