Faculty Development
The Faculty Development Program for clinician educators at the UC San Diego School of Medicine is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and academic success of faculty members who teach across the medical education spectrum. This includes medical school, residency, fellowship and beyond. Through a comprehensive array of workshops, seminars, mentorship opportunities and leadership training, the program supports clinician educators at all career stages.

Upcoming Events
Stay up to date on upcoming workshops and events for new opportunities to learn, connect and grow.
Workshops & Programs
The program offers a dynamic portfolio of workshops and educational opportunities designed to support the continuous growth of faculty clinician educators.

2025 Teaching Excellence Award Winners
Each year, the School of Medicine celebrates and recognizes exceptional faculty and students for their commitment to mentoring and innovative teaching methods in medical education.

Teaching Resources
Explore a range of tools and materials that are available across key areas incuding teaching in the classroom, educating in clinical spaces and leadership and academic success.
Wellness Resources
The Sanford Institute Compassionate Communication Fellowship
The Fellowship unites health care professionals and artists to rethink compassionate communication.
Health Sciences Well-being Resources
A collection of well-being resources for faculty, supporting mental health, safety, mindfulness and physical fitness through programs, events and services.
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Wellness Resources
The WELL Toolkit, created by physicians for physicians, helps academic institutions support physician well-being and meet related mandates.
The Resident and Fellow as Teacher Program
Through interactive workshops and practical teaching strategies, the Resident and Fellow as Teacher Program equips trainees with the skills and confidence to be effective educators in clinical and academic settings.

Submit a Suggestion
If you have suggestions for future faculty development offerings such as workshops, courses, MedEd Grand Rounds speakers or other programming, please share them using the form below.


Request a Consultation
Want to bring a faculty development session to your division or department? We offer customized consultations to help plan workshops, speaker events and other learning opportunities. Please use the form below to request a consultation.