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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Education Research Network

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Connect with individuals who are passionate about education research.

The Education Research Network is an opportunity for faculty, staff and learners to connect with others who are interested in the science of teaching and learning, and advancing education research at UNMC.

The network meets virtually and in person throughout the year to share opportunities and engage about challenges and accomplishments. If you are interested in being a part of the network, email the Academy.

Current Education Research Opportunities

If you have a project you would like added or wish to be listed as an individual interested in contributing to research, please complete our online Education Research Opportunities form.

Education Research Projects

Individuals Interested in Education Research Activities

CAHP Educational Research Seminar Series
The College of Allied Health Professions has an ongoing charge to work on scholarship of teaching and learning. So many of us have professional and subject matter expertise but are not sure how to move the continuum from excellent teaching to education research. The college has some groups working together on education research. If you are interested in learning more about these groups, please email the Academy.

Get your project added to the list

Complete our online Education Research Opportunities form

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Education Research Think Tank Report

The UNMC Education Research Network, the Interprofessional Academy of Educators and other partners in the education mission embarked on a Think Tank to get a pulse on the education research conducted at UNMC. Read the report to see what we discovered.

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Educational Scholarship Toolkit

Check out our toolkit for writing and publishing resources, publication options, software and technology options, funding options, workshop and training videos, and additional education research resources.