1. Vicki S. Freeman, Ph.D. Director http://www.utmb.edu/amt/index.html

2. 2 Mission An interprofessional community serving UTMB through the promotion of educational excellence Established in 2007 Honorary service organization Advocates for Education on campus Provides faculty development opportunities for all UTMB Faculty

3. 2 Grand Rounds Kathy Doig, Ph.D. Professor and Program Director Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program Michigan State University 5:30 PM RESEARCH BUILDING #6 - 1.206

4. Elliott Silverman, PA-C, MSHS WALTER REED NATIONAL MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER MAY 16, 2014 GALVESTON ISLAND CONVENTION CENTER SIMULATION EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM presented by UTMB ACADEMY of MASTER TEACHERS, UT HEALTH MEDICAL SCHOOL ACADEMY of MASTER EDUCATORS, and BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ACADEMY of DISTINGUISHED EDUCATORS Call for Abstracts – Deadline March 23, 2014

5. 2 Journal Club Journal Clubs – Last week: Peer Evaluation of Teaching Lead by Dr. Lisa Cain Next JC: March 25, 2014 5:30; Fisherman’s Wharf Topic: TBA

6. Other Events Education Week – May 12-16 – Watch announcements for activities Faculty Development Day - December 12, 2014 Teaching Skills (in collaboration with OED) Reflective Learning through Reflective Writing: How do we do it and how do we assess it? February 18 Medical Education Research Certification (MERC) workshops Topic: Introduction to Qualitative Data Collection Methods Topic: Qualitative Analysis Methods in Medical Education TDA – April 2

7. 2 Faculty Educational Enrichment Award Travel Support to Education-related Meetings and Workshops Faculty Development and Educational Innovations Grant Innovative educational pilot projects Improve existing courses, develop new courses, evaluate instruction, assess curricular needs or develop new modes Up to $10,000 Junior Faculty Educational Development Award Scholarship, Innovation, and Research in Health Science Education Salary support for up to 1 day/week $5,000 for other support such as travel, supplies or equipment, Grants

8. 2 Educator of the Month Award Award Solicit nominations from faculty, fellows, residents, students http://www.utmb.edu/amt/Educator_of_the_Month.html

9. 2 Educator Portfolio Workshop – Wednesday 5/7/14 - Noon http://www.utmb.edu/pedi_ed/AMT/educatorresources.htm AMT Expertise Database (in progress) http://www.utmb.edu/ocs/amt-interest-database.asp Help for Educators

10. Community of Developing Educators A program targeted to and tailored for the specific needs of individual faculty to encourage teaching excellence www.utmb.edu/amt/code.htm

11. AMT Membership Membership is by application and selection is against a set of standards. Members serve three-year terms and must reapply to continue their membership Letters of Intent Due: May 30, 2014 Applications – AMT Educator Portfolio Due: September 5, 2014 Selection – Portfolio reviewed by selection team- October 3, 2014 Induction Ceremony - October 17, 2014 – 11:30 – 1:30 2

12. Questions?? 2 Vision The Academy of Master Teachers will propel UTMB to a national and global reputation for excellence in Biomedical and Health Professions education.