Clinical Educator Pathway

The Clinical Educator Pathway aims to develop skills and scholarship of educators throughout Houston Methodist. This development pathway spans several months, beginning with a series of foundational educational workshops coupled with group discussions and one-on-one mentorship. Participants are required to translate their knowledge and skills into a mentored capstone project with the intent of yielding a scholarly product for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

For detailed course descriptions, see Teaching and Learning Courses by Request. CEP topics include:

• Two-Day Intensive

• Introduction to Curriculum Development

• Practical Applications of Curriculum Development

• Psychological Safety

• Bedside Teaching

• Education Program Evaluation

• Introduction to Andragogy

• Introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Teaching and Learning Courses by Request

These courses are designed for educators and those interested in teaching and learning. For additional information, please contact the Office of Curriculum and Education Development at oced@houstonmethodist.org

Introduction to Curriculum Development: Laying the Foundation for Systematically

Designing Educational Programs

Practical Applications of Curriculum Development: Mapping out the Process of Systematically Designing Educational Programs

This workshop builds on Introduction to Curriculum Development by walking participants through the curriculum design process from start to finish. We break down each component and explain why it matters and how each piece relates to the larger whole. Participants will leave with a curriculum design template they can use as a guide for creating educationally sound workshops and programs on their own.

Psychological Safety: Fostering a Safe Environment for Learner Growth and Development

Psychological safety has been a topic of considerable interest in various fields, including health care, over the past two decades. Evidence from empirical studies supports the idea that psychological safety not only matters in relation to quality improvement and patient safety but also in clinical learning environments. This course will provide training on how to foster a psychologically safe environment for learners in clinical settings.

Bedside Teaching

Curriculum development allows educators to take a thoughtful and methodical approach to determine what learners will be required to learn. The curriculum development process systematically organizes what will be taught, who will be taught, and how it will be taught. In this session, we will present an overview of the nuts and bolts of curriculum development, as well as a brief overview of common instructional design models.

This workshop, taught in tandem with a clinical educator and a curriculum developer, will highlight techniques to create a positive, effective learning experience and offer insights from senior clinical educators about how they implement these techniques in their setting. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss their own bedside teaching successes and struggles and collaborate with the session leaders on how to enhance their teaching practice.