OEA Faculty Development Program

Empowering Educators Across the Medical Education Continuum

The Office of Educational Affairs (OEA) at Tufts University School of Medicine offers a dynamic Faculty Development Program that empowers educators at every stage of their teaching journey—from pre-clerkship and clerkship faculty to fellows, residents, and medical students serving as teachers.

Program Foundations

Our approach is grounded in:

TUSM’s Educational Strategic Planning principles
Comprehensive course and faculty evaluations
Biennial faculty development needs-assessment surveys
Educational Theories

Built around a Community of Practice framework and a Train-the-Trainers model, fostering a collaborative and sustainable culture of educational excellence.

We use an Outcome-Logic Model to continuously evaluate and enhance the program’s impact.

What We Offer

Our offerings are tailored to the diverse roles of medical educators and include:

Webinars & Seminars
Interactive Sessions
One-on-One Coaching Consultations

Topics span the full spectrum of academic and professional development:

Teaching
Curriculum Design
Advising, Coaching & Mentoring
Learner Assessment
Educational Leadership
Program Evaluation
Educational Scholarship

We support educators through every phase—from effective teaching to scholarly teaching to educational scholarship.

Join Our Community

Faculty who engage with the program become part of the vibrant TUSM Community of Educators and are invited to contribute as faculty developers, helping shape the future of medical education.

Resident-As-Teachers Resources

Explore dedicated resources for residents who teach

Tufts School of Medicine Resident-as-Teacher Resources & Guide

Get Involved

Interested in participating or learning more?
Contact: Maria.Blanco@tufts.edu

Office of Educational Affairs

145 Harrison Avenue, Room 321
Boston, MA 02111
Phone 617-636-6934
Fax 617-636-0894