Spring 2025 SOM Faculty Development Sessions

The School of Medicine and the Department of Advanced Medical Education have collaborated again this year to develop the 2025 SOM Annual Faculty Development Series. This series provides one-hour sessions throughout the year on topics that aim to enhance teaching and learning and the academic environment. The virtual sessions are held at noon and highlight the expertise and research of SOM faculty as well as faculty from other institutions.

The Discovery Curriculum: A Path to Self-directed Learning

Wednesday, April 2 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Presented by Dr. Sarah Sterling

Lifelong learning is critical to a physician’s practice, and it begins with the development of self-directed learning. The Discovery Curriculum at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine is designed to systematically support medical students’ development of self-directed learning. The curriculum culminates with Discovery Day. This session outlines the expectations for self-directed learning in undergraduate medical education while demonstrating how it is accomplished here.

Peer Teaching in Medical Education

Wednesday, May 7 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Presented by Dr. Nathan Tullos

Peer teaching in medical education can be implemented in many ways. This session outlines multiple approaches to implementing peer teaching and explores how learning from one’s peers can be effective for the learner and the teacher. Outcomes from research implemented with medical students at the University of Mississippi Medical Center are highlighted in this session.