Teaching

Stanford School of Medicine and Stanford University have a wide variety of faculty training opportunities. The Office of Faculty Development and Diversity (OFDD) and the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) created a centralized faculty training website with go-to resources for your professional development.

If you have questions, please contact OFDD and/or OAA.

Resources are organized in the twelve categories below. Under each category are Stanford organizations highlighting the type of program, intended audiences, sponsoring unit, how to join, duration/logistics, details, and the website links/contact information. 

Leadership in Academic Medicine

Clinical Quality Improvement

Coaching 

Confidential Support

Faculty Onboarding

Grantwriting

Mentoring

Promotion and Tenure

Research Services

• Teaching

Stanford University Programs

Showcase of Department Programs

Open to Stanford Medicine faculty of all ranks and lines

  • Center for Teaching and Learning

    The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) supports evidence-based and inclusive learning and teaching practices, educational programs and training, community building, and strong collaborations and partnerships with schools, departments, and other offices. The Course Design Institute (CDI), Teaching with Technology and IDEAL Pedagogy program are prominent examples of core offerings for our Stanford faculty. Open to Stanford Medicine faculty of all ranks and lines.

  • Clinical Teaching Seminar Series

    The Clinical Teaching Seminar Series (CTSS) is a year-long faculty development program in medical education, designed to introduce clinical educators to fundamental concepts in education. The seminars are high-yield, relevant, and interactive, providing practical tips for bedside teaching, curriculum development, and education research. Open to Stanford Medicine faculty of all ranks and lines.

  • Educational Technology

    EdTech is Stanford Medicine's in-house education, innovation, and production studio. We offer learning management system support (Canvas and others), recording spaces, and a team of expert content designers and producers. Have an innovative EdTech idea but don't know where to start? Schedule a consultation with us today to learn more! Open to Stanford Medicine faculty of all ranks and lines.

  • Teaching and Mentoring Academy

    Facilitating the skills development of our faculty educators and mentors is a core part of the Academy’s mission, and we strive to deliver several programs that will accomplish this. These include training programs in teaching skills and mentoring skills, educational scholarship, and instructional peer observation. Open to Stanford Medicine faculty of all ranks and lines.