Selection Criteria
Baylor College of Medicine, The University of Texas-Houston Medical School, and the University of Texas-Houston Dental School seek applicants for the 2007-2009 ESFP who are highly motivated individuals dedicated to education and interested in developing educational and teaching skills.
Qualified applicants will be selected on an evaluation of how well he/she meets the following criteria:
- Evidence of a commitment to education in one or more of the following areas: direct teaching, instructional design, course development, educational research or administration.
- A faculty appointment or the likelihood of a faculty appointment.
- Ability to commit 10 percent professional time to the program.
Applicants must submit a letter of interest addressing the following areas:
- How the ESFP will have a lasting, positive impact on you as an educator and on your contribution to learners, individual departments, and the overall College (e.g., teaching, educational leadership, educational scholarship)?
- How well the ESFP will further your professional goals (What role do you see educational endeavors taking in your professional career?)
Applicants must also submit a letter of endorsement by the department chair and/or section head explicitly stating that he/she understands that the ESFP requires a 10 percent time commitment for the duration of the program.
Submitted applications will be reviewed by members of the Educational Scholars Fellowship Advisory Committee.
As part of the selection process, effort will be made to interview applicants to enhance communication about the applicant's interest in and understanding of the specific requirements of the Educational Scholars Fellowship Program.