For those in basic science departments, the International Association for Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) has resources that may be helpful to you, including this toolkit to help create a Medical Science Educator Portfolio. There are sections on teaching, learner assessment, curriculum development, advising, mentoring, and educational leadership and administration. Learn more about IAMSE on their website.

Check out the Jane and Ron Graham Centre for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning for resources surrounding teaching practices and learning experiences that aim to improve stuudent learning in the classroom or discipline.

Join the annual Research, Innovation and Scholarship in Education (RISE) event to present or learn about what is happening in the College of Medicine.

Having a mentor can be a great source of support in any area of your career – clinical, administrative, leadership, teaching, and research and for your personal growth. Finding a mentor involves thinking of who can help, challenge, and support you and then asking for help.

For family physicians who are new faculty, an introduction to mentoring is described on the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine website.

Awards are an important consideration for promotion. Awards are also a wonderful way of recognizing colleagues and celebrating the contributions made by individuals in all areas of the work we do across the province. Read more about our award-winning faculty on the College of Medicine Awards and Appreciation page.

Consider applying for the following faculty awards:

University of Saskatchewan Awards

The University of Saskatchewan has several faculty teaching awards, as well as funding for projects related to curriculum innovation, experiential learning, scholarship of teaching and learning, open educational resources, and course innovation communities. This website also contains information on how to apply for national and international teaching awards.

External Awards

• Canadian Medical Association — deadline for nominations is November 30.
• Resident Doctors of Canada — deadline for nominations is the January 30.
• Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada — nominations are open from July 1 – September 30.
• Medical Council of Canada — deadline for nominations is May 1.
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons - The Royal College also provides research grants and professional development funding.
• College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) — deadline for nominations is in May, annually.
  • The CFPC also provides research grants and professional development funding.
  • Saskatchewan chapter awards.
• Saskatchewan Medical Association – deadline for nominations is February, annually
• Canadian Association for Medical Education 
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan – deadline September 30, annually.

The Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning offers serveral supports and resources for improving teaching and learning, as well as career development.

Other FD supports include:

PeeR Observation and Mentorship Program for Teaching in MEDicine (PROMPT-MED)

The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities for faculty to grow their skill set in teaching through peer observation. Depending on the goals of the individual faculty member, this flexible program may be a one-time consultation with direct observation of teaching and feedback, or it may be a more long-term mentorship relationship with on-going coaching and development. Peer observation can also be tailored depending on the predominant type of teaching the faculty member does (e.g. clinical, small group with facilitation, or large group/classroom). The program will match the faculty member with a peer who has the appropriate teaching experience for the teaching context. The feedback can used by the faculty member strictly for personal development of teaching, or it can be used for professional development (i.e., promotion and tenure). Regardless of the context, the goal is providec constructive, practical, and evidence-based feedback in a safe and supportive environment. If you are interested in this program, please contact Dr. Greg Malin in the College of Medicine. 

Why is this important?
Sometimes early in your career or if you are on a clinical track, you may not think that promotion is something to consider. Promotions can help you in your overall career planning especially if at some point you move, choose to take on a leadership role or wish to advance your career beyond a clinical focus.

Need help?
The best source of help for promotions can be your department head. This is a great time to seek out a mentor and engage with someone who has been through promotions successfully to help guide you through the requirements and the process.

Want to learn more?
Vsit the College of Medicine Faculty Engagement website for more resources.