Interprofessional Academy of Educators

- Membership Overview
- Apply for Membership
  Discover how you can join the Academy and the timeline for applications.
- Member Benefits
  The Academy provides community, connections and collaborations with other educators committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
- Member Directory
  Access a complete list of all our current Academy, Associate, Affiliate and Emeritus Members.
- Member Spotlight
  Get to know our members beyond what is in their professional bio.
- Distinguished Educators
  The Distinguished Educator designation is the highest honor in Academy membership and is awarded for excellence in teaching and peer mentoring.
- Collaborations Overview
- Special Interest Groups
  Connect with Academy members who share similar interests by joining one of our interprofessional groups.
- Current Opportunities
  See a list of new and ongoing projects that our Academy members can collaborate on.
- Meet Current Members
  View our current members and the leadership team advancing education and scholarship at UNMC.
- Teaching Overview
- Teaching Toolkit
  Access a repository of teaching resources to hone your skills and give students the best learning experience possible.
- Teaching Launchpad
  Boost your skills to the next level with this series of training sessions for individuals who are new to teaching.
- InnovatED Symposium
  This event lets you discover the newest innovations in health professions education, including advances in ideas, technology and teaching methodologies.
- Peer Feedback on Teaching Program
  Receive feedback from peer reviewers about your current strengths and get ideas to take your teaching to the next level.
- Catalyst for Education Award
  Recognize an individual in an educational support role whose contributions are integral to furthering UNMC’s mission.
- Impact in Education Awards
  These awards are the highest education-related awards conferred by UNMC and recognize the innovation of our educators.
- Scholarship Overview
- Educational Scholarship Toolkit
  View key resources to guide you along your education research and scholarship journey.
- Consultations
  Our education researchers provide guidance and consultation services in developing educational scholarship projects.
- IAE Education Research Grants
  Apply for one of our grants that are awarded for pilot education research projects to support larger grant applications for future study.
- Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal
  Read our peer-reviewed journal on emerging research and pilot studies in health professions education.
- Spotlight on Scholarship
  This showcase highlights the educational research being done by UNMC and UNO medical humanities educators.
- Education Research Network
  Join campus education researchers who identify needed resources, support projects and increase collaboration opportunities.
- Academy Toolkits Overview
- Teaching Toolkit
  Access a repository of teaching resources to hone your skills and give students the best learning experience possible.
- Preceptor Toolkit
  Access our curated set of tools specifically for clinical educators to help you effectively teach learners.
- Promotion & Tenure Toolkit
  Discover helpful tips and tricks to navigate the P&T process, as well as what is needed to create an impactful portfolio and narrative.
- Educational Scholarship Toolkit
  View key resources to guide you along your education research and scholarship journey.

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Join fellow educators who are dedicated to serving our peers and improving the learning experience.

The Interprofessional Academy of Educators is your connection to a community of educators. Our mission is to cultivate a community across professions that connects educators with like interests to drive collaboration, innovation and scholarship.

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5 campuses

including Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Norfolk, Scottsbluff

7 colleges

including Allied Health, Dentistry, Graduate, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health

3 partners

including Nebraska Medicine, Children's Nebraska, University of Nebraska Omaha

Academy Leadership Team

See the experienced team who supports and fosters innovative teaching and educational scholarship at UNMC.

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Clinical Teaching

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Curricular Design

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Design Thinking

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Education Technology Collaboration

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Health Humanities

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Interprofessional Education

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Learning Environment & Wellness

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Science of Learning

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Dr. Deepak Keshwani gives presentation in front of crowd

UNMC’s innovative education showcased at symposium

UNMC’s InnovatED Symposium featured more than 15 presentations on key educational innovations being done across UNMC.

Induction medals handed out at the ceremony

29 new members inducted in fall ceremony

The Academy welcomed its newest cohort of faculty, staff and students during the ninth annual induction ceremony.

Brenda Nickol poses with the catalyst award

Public health advocate Nickol receives education catalyst award

Brenda Nickol, winner of the 2025 Catalyst for Education Award, was honored for her integral contributions to furthering the educational mission at UNMC.