Faculty Educators

Michele Long Faculty Educator

Our department is committed to providing support and resources for all faculty who teach and mentor learners. We also ensure faculty who aim to focus their academic careers on education get mentorship and support themselves on this path.  Many of our faculty have completed formal training in educational scholarship through the numerous opportunities offered by the UCSF Center for Faculty Educators.

Leadership in Medical Education

Pediatric faculty hold diverse leadership roles both within the department and the UCSF School of Medicine, including:

Departmental Roles

  • Clerkship Directors
  • Student Advising Team
  • Residency Leadership Teams
  • Rotation Directors
  • Fellowship Oversight
  • Fellows' College Leaders

School of Medicine Roles

  • Medical Student Coaches
  • Graduate Medical Education Directors
  • Block Directors
  • Simulation Center Director
  • Faculty Development Director

Opportunities for Faculty Educators

The DME supports faculty at every stage of their teaching careers by providing:

  • Individual coaching and mentorship to develop teaching and leadership skills
  • Small group workshops for clinical teachers
  • Guidance and preparation for applications to the UCSF Academy of Medical Educators
  • Opportunities to teach and lead medical students, residents, and fellows
  • Collaboration and networking through monthly division meetings and work-in-progress sessions

Recurring Events

For Our Entire Education Community

  • Weekly Pediatric Grand Rounds: Featuring a broad range of topics relevant to our pediatric community
  • Annual Career Fair: Inspiring students and residents to pursue academic careers in pediatrics
  • Student Mixers and Community Celebrations: Recognizing award-winning educators and fostering community
  • Research Day: Showcasing research projects by faculty and fellows

For Faculty Educators and Staff

  • Monthly Division Meetings: Open forums for collaboration across programs and sites
  • Bi-monthly Work-in-Progress Meetings: Feedback and support for educational projects
  • Annual Celebration and Community Events: Celebrate award-winning educators and other accomplishments

For more information, please visit our wiki, accessible to UCSF faculty and staff only.