1. MUSC College of Medicine New Faculty Orientation
Education
Paul J. McDermott, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Development
Office:

2. Medical Education Funding

3. COM Education Leadership
Deborah Deas, M.D., M.P.H.
Interim Dean, College of Medicine
Donna Kern, M.D.
Associate Dean for Curriculum
Clinical Sciences
Debra Hazen-Martin, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Curriculum
Basic Sciences

4. COM Integrated Curriculum: Year 1

5. COM Integrated Curriculum: Year 1

6. COM Integrated Curriculum: Year 2

7. COM Integrated Curriculum: Year 2

8. COM Curriculum Requirements: Year 3

9. COM Curriculum Requirements: Year 4

10. Teaching Opportunities
• Small Group Preceptors
• Ethics
• Communication/Interviewing Skills
• Evidence-based Medicine
• Physical Diagnosis
(bedside teaching and simulated-based teaching)
• Procedures/Clinical Skills
• Classroom Teaching

11. Academy of Medical Educators
The Academy of Medical Educators (AME) was established by the College of Medicine in June 2012 to provide a forum for training and mentoring of teachers and for recognition of exemplary faculty.

12. Purpose of AME
 1. Promote excellence in faculty educators in both basic sciences and clinical sciences through scholarship, collegial evaluation and feedback, collaboration, and innovation.
 2. Support development of faculty educators through training, mentoring and
scholarship in teaching throughout their academic careers.
 3. Establish proficiency in teaching and provide guidance to improve quality
and effectiveness.
 4. Advance scholarly activity in education as a critical component of the
educational mission of the College of Medicine.
 5. Sponsor activities that enhance medical education and faculty development,
i.e., workshops, symposia and grants.

13. AME Membership Categories
Domains:
• Teaching Activity
• Curriculum Assessment and/or Development
• Advising and Mentoring
• Educational Leadership and Administration
• Educational Research and Scholarship

14. Benefits of AME Membership
• Teaching Portfolio - Develop and enhance teaching credentials for tenure
and promotions, share areas of teaching/education interests and expertise, and connect with collaborators.
• Mentoring Opportunities – Acquire mentors or serve as a mentor to
enhance knowledge and skills in teaching.
• Faculty Development and Leadership – Participate in teaching and other
educational activities, special programs and research projects.
• Peer Review and Guidance – Receive collegial evaluation and feedback
to improve quality and effectiveness of teaching.
• Collaborative Projects & AME Symposia – Interact within a community
of educators who share common interests in teaching and educational
scholarship.

15. Questions?