Module 1: Building Blocks of Education

TC-1: Building blocks of education is the first module of OFDP's Teaching Excellence Program (TEP) in CSM.

It aims to enhance teaching performance in various settings and equip participants with skills in providing effective feedback, assessment, and mentorship.

The module covers topics like cognitive psychology, learning theories, clinical reasoning, curriculum design, inclusivity, unconscious bias, anti-racism education, and writing objectives.

Attendance to five out of six sessions, completion of formative quizzes, and a final assignment are required.

Module 1: Building blocks of education

Cognitive Psychology: storage and encoding  

Cognitive Psychology: retrieval

Overview of learning theories and education research  

Clinical reasoning and diagnostic error

Curriculum design and mapping

Inclusivity and accessibility in education

Anti-racism education

Writing objectives

Quizzes/Assignment/Graduation

Elective: Introduction to preparing a teaching dossier

Module 2: Teaching in Different Environments

TC-2 focuses on teaching in various environments, covering topics like large group teaching, vodcasts, online tips, small group teaching, clinical skills, indigenous health, technical skills, bedside teaching, and simulation teaching.

The program aims to equip faculty members with the skills needed for teaching excellence and enhancing educational development within their departments.

Successful completion of TC-1, along with TC-2 and TC-3, leads to recognition as a graduate of the "Teaching Excellence Program."

Module 2: Teaching in different environments

Large group teaching: presentation skills and innovative teaching techniques (including flip classroom)

Making vodcasts 

On-line teaching tips

Innovative teaching in small groups

Teaching clinical skills in a structured environment

Indigenous health and decolonization 

Technical skills teaching

Teaching at the bedside

Simulation teaching: theory and practice 

Teaching assignment/quizzes/graduation

Applications for Winter Modules both 1 and 2 are now open.

To apply, please submit the following documents to ofdp@ucalgary.ca by no later than October 31, 2023:

1) A Letter of Interest outlining your current career and future plans in medical education.

2) A Curriculum Vitae

3) If you are a resident/fellow, a letter of support from your program director must be included (PLEASE NOTE: first priority will be given to CSM Faculty/Staff. If space permits, consideration will be given to residents and fellows).

Applications should be sent to ofdp@ucalgary.ca and addressed to Dr. Sylvain Coderre, Director of Teacher Development with the subject line: CSMTEP Application of Interest. All applicants will be notified of their application status by the end of May.

Please note:

As spots are limited to 12 participants for each module, not all applicants will be successful.

In determining successful applicants, OFDP will take into account a number of factors, including:

•            strength of CV and letter of interest

•            current (or promised) faculty position (clinical or full-time)

•            emergent teaching needs in the faculty (including MD, PhD, and Vet Medicine)

•            alignment with CSM mandates and priorities

•            mix of departmental representation

•            applicant teaching roles and responsibilities

•            mix of participant work and teaching experience

•            consideration to applicants who were ranked highly in previous years' TEP applications

Thank you in advance for your interest in education, and our program.