Welcome to the Academy for Scholarship in Education at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Our Mission:

• To advance SIUSOM to the forefront of the nation in medical education innovation & research
• To foster the collaboration of faculty from all disciplines to the benefit of the organization, as well as providing a support network for people who choose to work in medical education
• To provide evidence-based information that will inform and improve SIU’s medical school curriculum
• To recognize and reward excellence in teaching and evaluation, educational research, educational leadership and the development of enduring educational materials.
  

Become a member of the Academy by simply e-mailing your interest. It's just that easy!!!

Benefits of joining the Academy include:

1. Invitations to special events
2. Individualized faculty development
3. Assistance with teaching

Interested in becoming an Academy Scholar? Find out more.

Benefits of becoming an Academy Scholar include:

1. Money to attend educational conferences and/or workshops
2. Individualized assistance with promotion and tenure
3. Individualized assistance with research and teaching projects
4. Recognition in the alumni publication
5. Members-only workshops
6. Members-only networking opportunities.

Want to request an Academy consult?

• Interested in doing Medical Education Research, but not sure where to begin?  
• Want help with your teaching? 
• Request faculty development for your department. Possible workshops include:  The Millennial Generation, Dealing with the Problem Learner, Giving Feedback, Teaching in the Clinical Setting, The Adult Learner and Writing Multiple Choice Questions.  We will also prepare workshops tailored to your needs.