As an education researcher, implementation scientist and statistician based in the CFE and the Department of Medicine, Dr. Christy Boscardin uses her expertise to advance the Bridges Curriculum and contribute to projects integrating education with UCSF Health initiatives. by Victoria Rudick.  Read more

In 2014, the UCSF Center for Faculty Educators (CFE) became a Best Evidence in Medical Education International Collaborating Centre (BICC). The BICCs are an international group of institutions and organizations worldwide committed to the development of evidence-informed education in the medical and health professions. By Holly Nishimura and Arianne Teherani, PhD.  Read more

I attended the School of Medicine's 2017 Leadership Retreat, "Amplifying Leadership at UCSF" and engaged in activities to envision a better future for our mission-driven and diversely talented institution. by Andrew Murr, MD.  Read more

Longtime former associate dean in Fresno, Dr. Joan Voris, passed away on February 11. Joan was a trusted and cherished colleague and will be truly missed. She retired in January of 2015, after 12 years as associate dean and 24 years as a faculty member.  Read more

The UCSF Center for Faculty Educators' monthly Table of Contents (ToC) Review meeting reviews an issue of a medical education journal and presents highlights to the group, making scholarly work even more accessible to the larger educator community.  

From the journal  Teaching and Learning in Medicine:

Medical Student Perspectives of Active Learning: A Focus Group Study by Walling et al

Medical Students Understanding of Directed Questioning by Their Clinical Preceptors by Lo L and Regehr G

• UCSF Education Showcase, Center for Faculty Educators, Mar. 19-21
• Steps to Effective Course and Curriculum Development, Wednesday, Apr. 5, 1-5 p.m.
• Designing Formative Assessments, Thursday, Apr. 6, 3-5 p.m.
• The Educator's Portfolio 2.0:Documenting your Achievements for Advancement, Tuesday, Apr. 18, 1-5 p.m.
• Developing Skills in the Art of Effective Feedback, Monday, Apr. 24, 1-5 p.m.
• Using Technology for Effective Teaching, Tuesday, Apr. 25, 1-5 p.m.

National Events

• AAMC, Meeting Calendar
• American Educational Research Association (AERA), Apr. 27-May 1, San Antonio, TX

International Events

• Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE), Aug. 26-30, Helsinki, Finland