This summer, the CTE successfully concluded the fourth year of its Reflective Teaching Practices for Medical Educators (RTPforME) program. In partnership with the School of Medicine - Greenville, School of Medicine - Columbia, and Prisma Health, this year’s program also welcomed five faculty members from the College of Pharmacy, further broadening its impact.
Program Overview
The RTPforME program is designed to engage faculty in reflective teaching practices that foster continuous improvement. It covers key areas such as adult learning principles, learning design, course development, and teaching delivery. The program utilizes a cohort model, providing live, interactive webinars, asynchronous modules, instructional design support, and a personalized teaching project.
Highlights and Outcomes
Participants in the RTPforME program:
- Reflected on their teaching practices
- Applied adult learning theories to their instructional planning
- Developed instructional materials
- Incorporated active learning strategies into their teaching
- Completed individualized teaching projects aimed at enhancing specific aspects of their teaching practices
Program Structure
The program ran for six weeks, featuring five live webinars and several asynchronous modules. Participants received one-on-one consultations with CTE instructional designers who coached them throughout the program. This blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning ensured flexibility and comprehensive support.
Participant Success
This year’s cohort included 21 faculty members from the Schools of Medicine and the College of Pharmacy. The program successfully facilitated their professional growth and enhanced their teaching capabilities, ultimately benefiting their students.
Summer 2024 Participants
- Carol Alan, School of Medicine - Columbia
- Debbie Barrington, School of Medicine - Greenville
- Evangeline Brown, School of Medicine - Columbia
- Chao Cai, College of Pharmacy
- Jennifer Clements, College of Pharmacy
- Bhargavi Donepudi, School of Medicine - Columbia
- Morgan Driver, School of Medicine - Columbia
- Jack Goldsmith, School of Medicine - Columbia
- Lisa Heichberger, School of Medicine - Columbia
- Jacob Hessey, School of Medicine - Columbia
- John Holladay, College of Pharmacy
- Gabrielle LaFata, School of Medicine - Columbia
- Tim Large, School of Medicine - Greenville
- Sheena Morris, School of Medicine - Columbia
- Doug Pittman, College of Pharmacy
- Kirsten Porter-Stransky, School of Medicine - Greenville
- Courtney Sanchez, School of Medicine - Columbia
- Anthony Scott, School of Medicine - Columbia
- Megan Tran, College of Pharmacy
- Kylie Whittle, School of Medicine - Columbia
- Blake Wynia, School of Medicine - Greenville
We celebrate the dedication and accomplishments of all participants and look forward to continuing this impactful program in the coming years.