Academy of Master Educators

What Is A Master Educator?

For the purpose of membership in the University of Texas Medical School at Houston “Academy of Master Educators” (UTMSH-AME), and given the divesity of educational practices and engagement of UTMSH faculty with the broader educational community, it is important for the applicant to have a clear understanding of what is meant by "Master Educator".

• has clear, realistic and important goals that reflect the needs of the profession, society, learners and other faculty.
• is prepared to teach effectively, and takes advantage of new strategies to deal with challenging issues.
• uses appropriate methods to teach or design an educational program or curriculum that is consistent with the current literature.
• employs educational strategies that can serve as a model for others. Goals are outlined. Results are disseminated or published.
• formally shares lessons learned or shares enduring materials with peers at the local, regional, or national level.
• acts as a peer reviewer of educational grants, journals, curriculum or awards.
• uses feedback from learners and peers to modify his or her leadership style, teaching, and educational materials.
• provides vision, direction, and leadership for educational programs, while incorporating effective group processes to achieve desired programmatic goals effectively and efficiently.
• serves the educational community through active participation in and contribution to local, regional, national, and international educational organizations.