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Faculty Development

Welcome to the digital hub for faculty development resources and programs designed to support Department of Family Medicine teachers and educational leaders. 

Faculty Development for all levels of teacher

Attend workshops, Grand Rounds, or community events to build your skills and connect with colleagues. Wherever you are on your teacher journey, we invite you reach out to us directly at fmfacdev@ucalgary.ca to learn how you can get involved

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FM-FTPS 🟢

Kick off your teaching adventure with our interactive Foundational Teaching Skills Program: 5 virtual, 75-minute sessions designed to equip you with the essential skills to carve your path to teaching excellence!

GRAND ROUNDS 🟢 🟦

Ski through these sessions filled with expert insights and skill-building suitable for all abilities. These dynamic, virtual 1-hour sessions, held 6 times per year, cover a range of faculty development topics delivered by your peers. Elevate your expertise in family medicine with every run!

HOME ROOM SERIES 🟦◆

Focus on building off your established teaching expertise. These lively sessions, held 2 to 3 times a year, offer a chance to exchange stories and strategies to tackle more challenging teaching scenarios. Each dynamic 2 hour evening session is available both in-person and virtually, to fit seamlessly into your schedule.

FALL TOGETHER 🟦◆

Join your colleagues at our annual conference for a day on the slopes, where learning takes center stage. We welcome participants of all skill levels to this thrilling event. Focusing on advanced teaching and leadership themes, these sessions aim to enhance your knowledge and foster valuable connections.

Tip of the month - New to teaching learners in clinic, check out this guide to Teaching in the Clinical environment

Upcoming activities

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New to Teaching

New to teaching, or interested in getting started, click below for more information, courses and helpful resources designed for you.

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Established Teacher

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Leader

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Programs & Workshops

Grand Rounds

Grand Rounds run on Thursday mornings, a quick 1 hour presentation held virtually on a variety of topics and a space to highlight the work of our faculty. 

Grand Rounds

Home Room Series

Small group teaching skills development while building a community of practice and sharing challenges and solutions with your colleagues. 

Home Room Series

Fall Together

Faculty development conference held in the fall annually, bringing together faculty from across the program for an exciting keynote presentation and engaging workshops focused on teaching skills and updates about family medicine education in Alberta.

Fall Together

FM-FTSP

The Family Medicine Foundational Teaching Skills Program is a collaboration between the DFM and the UofC Office of Faculty Development. The virtual 5 session course is designed to provide you with the fundamental skills needed to be a great teacher. Great for new teachers! 

FM-FTSP

Resources

Teachingphysician.org

Complimentary subscription available to all faculty members. Access videos, audio interviews, tips, FAQs, and in-depth information on precepting topics. Contact fmfacdev@ucalgary.ca for access. 

teachingphysician.org

Practice Based Small Group - Education Modules

Facilitator guide and modules available through the Fac Dev office. Reach out to fmfacdev@ucalgary.ca if you're interested in running a small group session with your clinic colleagues. 

PBSG-ED Modules