University of Pittsburgh

Academy of Master Educators Education Consulting Service

The goal of the AME Education Consulting Service (ECS) is to enhance the teaching skills of faculty at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  The ECS is a one-on-one consultation service that matches interested faculty members with AME mentors who have expertise in the appropriate area of teaching.  Together, the mentor and the interested faculty member identify teaching skills that need development and/or improvement, and following direct observation, the mentor provides feedback and a plan for improvement.

   

The process works as follows:
  • Download the consultation survey to identify the category of teaching, the type of student you are teaching, and the type(s) of assistance that you require.  Categories of teaching include lectures, small groups, PBLs, and clinical in patient and out patient precepting.  Types of students include graduate, medical, residents, and fellows.  Assistance is available for all levels of teaching including course design, setting learning objectives, generating course syllabi, reviewing slides, presenting lectures, designing test questions, and promoting student involvement.
  • Next, submit your completed survey, via e-mail, to ame@medschool.pitt.edu.  Your survey will be forwarded to the ECS, which will match your specific teaching needs with an AME member who has the appropriate expertise.  You will be contacted by e-mail with information about who your AME mentor will be and how you can make first contact.
The consultation will include the following:

(1) An initial conversation between you and your mentor, whether in person or via telephone/e-mail,  

      to assess your strengths and potential areas for improvement.

(2) Direct observation of your teaching by your mentor and, if appropriate, review of your teaching  

     materials.

(3) A follow up consultation in which your AME mentor will provide feedback and ways to improve your  

     teaching skills.

(4) An evaluation of the ECS and your AME mentor immediately after your final meeting and 6-12   

    months later.

Download the ECS request form