A Collaboration Among Health Sciences Schools to Enhance Faculty Development in Teaching |
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| Authors: | Brigitte L Sicat Kathy O’Kane Kreutzer Judy Gary Carole K Ivey Elizabeth P Marlowe Joan M Pellegrini Veronica P Shuford Dianne F Simons |
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| Institution: | aSchool of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia;bSchool of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia;cSchool of Allied Health Professions, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia;dSchool of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia |
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| Abstract: | Those involved in providing faculty development may be among only a few individuals for whom faculty development is an interest and priority within their work setting. Furthermore, funding to support faculty development is limited. In 2010, an interprofessional, self-formed, faculty learning community on faculty development in teaching was established to promote collaboration on faculty development initiatives that have transference to faculty members across disciplines and to share expertise and resources for wider impact. The organic structure and processes of the faculty learning community created an environment that has not only resulted in an increased offering of faculty development opportunities and resources across the health science campus, but has created a rich environment that combines the knowledge, innovation, and experience to promote collaborative efforts that benefit all. The background, structure, processes, successes, and lessons learned of the interprofessional faculty learning community on faculty development in teaching are described. |
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| Keywords: | faculty development faculty learning community interprofessional |
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