Our approach

Focusing on the what

Supporting our learners by identifying what forward thinking educational programming will support creativity and innovation and what opportunities we have to better support our learner success and well-being

Figuring out the how

Identifying how we will evaluate our programs and best deliver an educational experience that embraces connectivity and partnerships and evaluate success

Identifying the who

Promoting the growth and development of our community of educators, including faculty, residents and staff and identifying the new skills and knowledge required to empower problem solving and stimulate learner passions

Bringing it all together

Bringing it all together to identify interprofessional educational opportunities and promote a joy of practice for all within our educational community

Measures of success

Leadership

The strategic foundation for our Education Transformation initiative was developed through the Medical Education Strategic Planning process in 2021. Nearly 120 education thought leaders were engaged in a strategic planning process that helped to define priorities and goals for medical education.

The Education Transformation Steering Committee is made up of degree program leads, working group leads and representatives from the SOM Office of Equity and Inclusion, School of Medicine IT and our health care partners.

Education Transformation Steering Committee Co-chairs

Six working groups will focus on the following themes:

Engaging all voices

Education Transformation Community Council

The process uses varied communications channels such as, monthly meetings, updates in existing meetings, an external web presence and inclusion in exisiting newsletters and in the State of the School address, to be inclusive of all perspectives. We are engaging the various stakeholder groups below and the broader School of Medicine community, including the Woodruff Health Sciences and Emory Healthcare.

  • Dean and Dean's Office Leadership
  • Council of Chairs and Dean's Leadership Meeting
  • Prospective Students and Trainees
  • Current Learners, Faculty and Staff


How you can provide input

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