There will be a call
for applications for the Class of 2007-2009 beginning
in the spring of 2007. Final application
guidelines will be posted at that time. Applications will
be accepted until June 4, 2007. Members of the Committee
for Educator Development will strive to interview applicants
within 4 weeks of receiving an application and will notify
applicants of their selection decision in mid-June.
We encourage interested faculty to submit their
applications as soon after the call is posted as possible.
Application Guidelines
1. Obtain a copy of the application form.
You may do so by:
- Downloading a copy from the Web (See Application)
- Requesting a form from the
Office of Curriculum (phone: 713-798-7760, e-mail: faced@bcm.tmc.edu)
2. Submit the completed application
form with the following:
- Current curriculum vitae
- A personal statement (1-2
pages) describing:
- Experiences as a teacher,
course director, or educational leader
- Interest in the Fellowship
- Goals to be achieved through
participation in the Fellowship
- Perceived opportunities
to benefit department or College after Fellowship requirements
have been completed.
3. Request letters of recommendation
from divisional and/or department chiefs (required) and from
colleagues (optional). These letters should lend support to
the application by addressing selection
criteria:
- Quality of prior educational involvement
- Ability to have a future impact on educational mission
- Support of department leadership
for a 10% time commitment
Please ask individuals to submit
their letters within 2 weeks of the date you submit your application.
Ask them to submit the letters directly to the Office of Curriculum.
4. Request a letter from your
Chair releasing you to participate in the Fellowship 10%
of your time.
5. Complete an interview with
members of the Committee
for Educator Development, when requested.
Baylor applications should
be sent to the attention of Dr. Nancy Searle, Office of
Curriculum,
M301,
Baylor College of Medicine.
UT Medical School applications
should be sent to the attention of Dr. Allison Ownby, 1133
John Freeman Blvd, JJL-304C.
UT Dental School applications
should be sent to the attention of Dr. Paula O'Neill, 6516
M. D. Anderson Blvd, DBB-147.
If you have additional questions,
please contact Dr. Nancy Searle (713-798-7760; nsearle@bcm.tmc.edu).
