College of Medicine and Life Sciences

Academy of Medical Educators Membership

Application Process

The application process for Academy membership consists of the following: 

1. Personal statement – 1 page
   1. Comments to include outstanding and innovative contributions to teaching, curriculum design, and educational leadership
2. Two letters of support (at least one internal letter)
3. Educator’s portfolio
   1. Curriculum vitae in University of Toledo format
   2. Evaluations of students and residents
   3. Teaching awards
   4. Mentorship activities
      1. Department mentoring committee (DMC) – to include names of mentees and their outcomes
   5. H-index and/or 5-year power score

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Membership Overview

There will be three categories of membership in the Academy:

1. Associate member -Individuals who demonstrate a developing interest and passion in medical education. The applicant will demonstrate a professional commitment to medical education and the key ideals of medical educators as described in the Academy’s core values.
2. Member – Demonstrated commitment and achievement as a medical educator across all domains of the Academy’s core values.
3. Fellow – Sustained commitment, expertise and achievement exist as a medical educator as described in the Academy’s core values.

Annual re-evaluation of existing members will take place by subcommittees of the Academy membership to ensure ongoing involvement in the Academy’s activities to maintain membership such as attendance at Academy meetings; reassessment of the educator’s portfolio with evidence of enduring scholarship; ongoing mentorship of COMLS faculty such as membership in the department mentorship committee; and continued support of the culture of professionalism in the COMLS.

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