Educational Pathway
Goals of the Education Pathway
- Develop a comprehensive education skill-set needed to become a Master Educator
- Describe and apply the educational methodologies and evaluation tools used to train future generations of health care providers related to developmental disabilities
- Apply the tools necessary for evaluating and tracking trainee progress and assessing training efficacy
- Develop and refine grant-writing skills through experience and mentorship
- Contribute to scholarship through conference presentations, posters, and manuscripts
- Facilitate a smooth transition and offer a competitive advantage when applying for academic faculty positions
- Develop a scholarly activity in the domain of education research suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal
Areas of Education Emphasis
Research Areas include but are not limited to
- Didactic training
- Experiential/Clinical training
- Community Education
- Remote Learning
- Coaching/Mentoring
Learn more about some of the ongoing training projects in our division
Training Opportunities Included
- Participation in resident, community physician, and interdisciplinary training activities in LEND program and ECHO projects
- Formal training in ECHO model of collaborative learning
- Training in education program development, including curriculum and evaluation
- In-depth training in grant writing
- Training in educational program evaluation
- Opportunities to present work at academic conferences
- Option to complete Masters of Science in Health Professions Education:
Learn more about degree program offerings
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