Phase 3 Teaching Electives
Students completing the Path of Distinction in Medical Education must take and pass a 2-4 credit Medical Education teaching elective during Phase 3. The purpose of a teaching elective is to provide hands-on practice and experiences for student to prepare them to teach as future residents and physicians. Through authentic teaching and learning experiences in Phase 3 electives, PoD MedEd students will explore research- based best practices in pedagogy and practice teaching in ways that utilize the science of how people learn.
Current Approved Electives
These are our current approved teaching electives for PoD Med Ed. Any other course that is not on this list, including independent studies, would need to get approved in advanced.
Medical Sciences 912 – Teaching in the Classroom: Laboratory-based Learning in Medical Education Advanced course for medical students interested in teaching, pursuing careers in academic medicine and/or preparing to teach in residency. Develop knowledge and skills in the theory and practice of teaching and learning in laboratory-based environments such as the clinical teaching and assessment center (CTAC) and anatomy lab. Enhance and apply your skills with hands-on experiences observing and teaching classroom-based clinical skills and anatomy. Credits: 2-4 credits
Medical Sciences 914 – Teaching in the Classroom: Case-based Learning in Medical Education Advanced learning for those interested in teaching, pursuing careers in academic medicine and/or preparation for teaching in residency. Develop knowledge and skills in the theory and practice of teaching and learning specific to design, implementation and facilitation of case-based learning. Enhance and apply your skills with hands-on experiences observing and teaching in classroom-based sessions. Teaching opportunities include facilitating Patient Centered Education (PaCE), Integrated Radiology, Anatomy, and Histology (iRAH), simulation, medium/small group case-based learning and large group team-based learning. Credits: 2-4 credits
Obstetrics And Gynecology 935 – Teaching in the Clinical Setting As Phase 3 students, apply teaching theories to the pursuit of improving the clinical learning environment for Phase 2 students. Unique opportunity for Phase 3 medical students to gain experience with clinical teaching in a capacity similar to how they will function as an intern without the demands and responsibilities of residency, with a focus on establishing good teaching practices. Spend time in the clinical setting advising and mentoring Phase 2 students. No direct participation in patient care. Prepare and deliver short teaching sessions for Phase 2 students from a standard curriculum of learning topics to help Phase 2 students achieve success on Labor & Delivery. Develop innovative ways to guide Phase 2 students to effectively utilize clinical resources, navigate the basics of patient assessment, and engage with the patient care team. Credits: 2 credits
Surgery 982 – Surgical and Procedural Care Education Teaching Creates a dedicated space within the final year of Phase 3 of medical school for senior medical students to study education and teaching in procedural and small group facilitation. Participants in this course will teach Phase 2 medical students who are participating in their clinical Surgical and Procedural Care (SPC) rotation. This includes online independent preparatory work, a small education project to share with peers at the end of week 1, in-person procedural teaching (suturing, knot-tying, ultrasound/doppler, and intubation), small-group case-based learning (CBL) (virtual) facilitation, and other resources to bolster mastery in surgical and procedural education. Credits: 2 credits Please Note: This elective is open to everyone. You do not need to be in surgery for this elective.
Emergency Medicine 970 – Teaching in Emergency Medicine Develop clinical education skills and knowledge by teaching junior (Phase 2) medical students in a clinical setting. Learn effective teaching techniques. Become familiar with using and adept at researching the primary literature in health professions education. Understand effective approaches to providing feedback while spending clinical time advising and mentoring junior (Phase 2) students who are on their Acute Care Block (ACB) rotations in the Emergency Department (ED). Develop novel instructional, curricular, and interpersonal skills as an educator and use this knowledge to improve the clinical learning environment for future junior (Phase 2) students. Effectively assist junior (Phase 2) students with their approaches to undifferentiated patients in the ED, including developing an initial diagnostic and treatment plan, navigating a complex healthcare system, and setting personal learning goals in a clinical environment. Credits: 2-4 credits
Medical Sciences 918 – Independent Reading and Research in Medical Sciences Independent research studies under the direct supervision of SMPH faculty. Course is individualized to meet student learning objectives. Credits: 2-8 credits *Please note that Independent Studies take time to organize and are based off of availability of teaching opportunities. It requires an individualized learning plan to be completed and submitted. Please request at minimum 2 months before your the timeframe you are requesting, however additional time is always appreciated.
All requirements should be submitted through SMApply
For any questions related to the program, please contact Katy Rosko at krosko@wisc.edu