Vision
HEAL will empower faculty educators to create enriching and accessible learning experiences for health sciences learners, leading to enhanced educator culture and improved patient care.
Mission
HEAL will equip a community of health sciences faculty with the skills, confidence, credibility, and knowledge to create effective experiences, employ evidence-based strategies, support educational scholarship, career advancement, and self-efficacy with a focus on impactful learning outcomes.
Learning Objectives
The HEAL program will support the professional development of health educators in the following impact areas:
- Contributing to a professional culture and community that enhances the experiences and careers of faculty educators and UC Davis Health.
- Developing a toolkit of evolving, evidence-based teaching strategies that can be used to respond to the broader landscapes of health science education.
- Creating an effective, inclusive, and mutually respectful learning climate for educators and learners.
Benefits of Membership
Participation in HEAL will enhance your career as a health sciences educator, provide growth opportunities, and build community while helping you achieve your professional goals at UC Davis Health.
- Professional Development
- Educational Scholarship Opportunities
- Recognition for Educator Excellence
- Educational Leadership Development
- Educational Merits and Promotions Support
Plus, access to:
- HEAL Educational Leadership Roles
- Social and Networking Events
- Local and National Medical Education Presentation Opportunities
- Communities of Practice
Interested in Membership?
Any UC Davis faculty member in the School of Medicine, including those in the Graduate Health Sciences and Medical Staff Physicians who are educators, are eligible for HEAL membership. There are three levels of membership – Member, Senior Member, and Distinguished Member. Levels of membership are dependent upon the applicant’s activity, experiences and leadership in health sciences education. Members are expected to participate regularly in HEAL activities to remain a member in good standing. Membership will be reviewed every two years and HEAL will provide a letter to showcase milestones and achievements for faculty merit and promotion packages.
Applying for HEAL Membership is relatively easy. Click the button below to learn more and access the online application. The application will request information about your educator activities, such as teaching, curricular design, mentoring, leadership, and educational scholarship. Contact information for your department or division leader is requested, as they will be asked to confirm their support of your participation in HEAL. Upon submission, your application will be reviewed by our membership committee to determine the appropriate membership tier.
