Complete Core Workshop

A three-hour in-depth workshop designed to elevate your academic practice. Topics covered include:

• Curriculum Design (Backward Design)
• Feedback
• Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Choose How You Engage

We will offer two flexible ways to participate: live and on-demand.

Live (Synchronous Participation)

To view, register for, and add upcoming core workshops to your calendar, kindly log in to the School of Medicine Faculty Affairs & Development Events Calendar using your KUMC network credentials.

CALENDAR (INTRANET)

On-Demand (Asynchronous Participation)

To watch the full playlist or explore individual videos at your convenience, kindly log in to Panopto using your KUMC network credentials.

Core Workshop Playlist (Panopto)

Individual Videos

Explore video segments organized by topic.

Handouts

Curriculum Design (Backward Design).pdf

Teaching Growth Plan.pdf

Complete Four Electives – One in Each Pillar

Electives are organized into four distinct pillars, each representing a key area of faculty development:

1. Teaching: Strengthen instructional techniques and educational strategies.
2. Leading: Develop leadership skills for academic medicine and beyond. 
3. Design: Innovate approaches to educational design and curriculum development.
4. Engagement: Promoting excellence, flourishing, and a sense of belonging.

Choose How You Engage

We offer three flexible ways to participate: live, present, and on-demand at your convenience.

Live (Synchronous Participation)

Join real-time sessions to connect with presenters and peers in engaging formats such as webinars, workshops, and Q&A panels. You'll have the chance to ask questions, contribute to live activities, and participate in meaningful dialogue. Stay informed through our newsletters and register in advance via the School of Medicine Faculty Affairs & Development Events Calendar. Review events with '(AEDP Elective)' in the title and examine the description to determine which pillar(s) each event aligns with. Add sessions to your calendar to receive reminders and ensure you never miss an opportunity.

Present

Have expertise in a topic that aligns with one or more of the pillars? Share your knowledge with your colleagues! Contact Heather Rissler, PhD, EdD, Education Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, and Director of Faculty Development. to propose a session and explore presentation opportunities.

On-Demand (Asynchronous Participation)

Access our event recordings anytime, anywhere. Our on-demand library makes it easy to fit professional development into your schedule. Visit our Recordings website for instant access. Click on 'Details' in the left-hand menu to view the event description and identify which pillar(s) it aligns with. After watching, complete the discussion activity (found in the left-hand menu) by sharing 1–3 actionable takeaways or behavior changes you plan to implement. Submit your response to receive credit.

Example of How to Meet the Electives Requirement

Some electives fall under more than one pillar; however, credit can only be applied to one pillar per session.

*Events not directly sponsored by Faculty Affairs and Development may also be considered. For instance, engaging in departmental training focused on faculty development could be deemed as an "alternative qualifying event" eligible for credit. However, credits from alternative qualifying events will only contribute to two out of the four elective pillars. If you attend such an event, please contact Heather Rissler, PhD, EdD, Education Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, and Director of Faculty Development to determine whether it aligns with the purpose and objectives of the AEDP.

Complete Giving & Receiving Feedback

Engage in a reciprocal observation process where you and a partner observe and provide feedback on each other’s teaching. Observations can be conducted during a live lecture, either in person or via Zoom, or by reviewing a recorded lecture.

Step 1: Paring

Before Observation

To be completed before the observations.

• Identify a peer enrolled in AEDP to partner with for your peer observation. If you aren't sure who to partner with, reach out to Heather Rissler, PhD, EdD, Education Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, and Director of Faculty Development for assistance with identifying a partner.
  

• Coordinate with your partner via e-mail to schedule peer observations of each other (you will each serve as an observer and be observed).
  

• It is recommended that you identify any specific aspects of your teaching that you are seeking feedback on and share that information with your observing partner via e-mail.

Step 2: Documentation

During Observation

To be completed during the observation. This step is required for completion of AEDP certificate. 

• Conduct your peer observations.
  

• When you are serving as the observer, please fill out the Peer Observation Protocol (POP) Form  survey in REDCap.

• Submit the results of the survey in REDCap, download as a PDF and share with the observed peer.

POP FORM (REDCAP)

Step 3: Debrief

After Observation

To be completed following the observation.

It is recommended that you e-mail your peer observation partner and share the following:

• How you thought your teaching went during the observation.

• Your reflections on the feedback you received.

• Indicate what changes, if any, you might make in your teaching.

Complete Educational Project Plan (EPP)

Develop a project plan with a specific goal or aim that relates to educating students or training faculty. The plan must have specific learning objectives, an educational format or strategy, a learner assessment, and a proposed implementation timeline. Implementing or completing the Educational Project is not required. Educational Project Plans are approved by Heather Rissler, PhD, EdD, Education Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, and Director of Faculty Development.

Documentation

This 7-step document guides you through reflection, a brief literature review, design, implementation, and evaluation, providing a practical framework for creating effective, evidence-informed teaching strategies. If you would benefit from seeing examples of completed EPPs, they are available upon request. You can also schedule a virtual brainstorming session with Heather Rissler, PhD, EdD, Education Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, and Director of Faculty Development to discuss ideas.

EPP (Word)

Examples of Approved EPPs

Asynchronous Learning for Radiology Residents in Breast Imaging

Residents  |  An asynchronous curriculum was curated to support the enhancement of breast imaging skills in residents.

Brain Surgery: Then What?

M1 and M2 Undergraduate Medical Education (UME)  |  An immersive experience was developed to teach medical students on the rehabilitation and transition of care for patients with traumatic brain injury, using Situated Learning Theory. This approach allowed students to follow a patient through each stage of treatment.

The Feedback Loop:  Giving, Receiving, and Implementing Feedback Effectively

Graduate Students  |  A learning session was designed to help learners build skills in receiving and implementing feedback.

The Academic Excellence and Development Program (AEDP) is the premier faculty development program offered by the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development in the School of Medicine. Offerings are sorted into four pillars, which ensure robust, comprehensive professional development opportunities for faculty throughout their careers.

Participants who complete these four components will receive an AEDP Certificate:

Our estimated time commitment is approximately 15-17 hours total, although that may vary depending on how long a participant spends writing an Educational Project Plan.

We encourage faculty to complete the certificate within 12 months. Extensions are available.

Yes. The AEDP Certificate is the premier faculty development program at KU School of Medicine. The pillar framework ensures that the program is versatile, comprehensive and well-balanced. The certificate is a tangible indicator of a participant’s commitment not only to professional development but to teaching development in particular.

Participants who complete certification should note it on their curriculum vitae (CV).

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School of Medicine faculty are invited to participate in events and training sessions, even if they are not pursuing the AEDP Certificate. Our programming is focused on the needs and interests of School of Medicine faculty, but School of Nursing and School of Health Professions faculty can participate, as well as KU Medical Center staff.

Yes! The vast majority of our programming is presented by KU Medical Center faculty and staff. If there’s a topic you have the expertise to share with other faculty, please do! Reach out to Heather Rissler, PhD, EdD, Education Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, and Director of Faculty Development via email or schedule a virtual brainstorming session to discuss your topic.

Absolutely — individuals who have presented for AEDP should list all relevant sessions on their curriculum vitae (CV).

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Yes! We strive to make our programming suit our faculty’s needs. Chances are if you’re interested in learning about something, so are others. Please complete the following suggestion form to share your ideas about future topics and sessions for faculty development.

SUGGESTION FORM (REDCAP)

To view previously recorded sessions on a variety of topics, please check out our recordings.