The Generalists in Medical Education welcome basic scientists, clinicians, and other educators interested in medical education. We are educators who teach, conduct research, and provide support services in all areas of predoctoral, postdoctoral and continuing medical education. Specific areas of interest include curriculum and faculty development, testing and evaluation, and student services. At each annual conference, we exchange ideas and knowledge to enhance our professional growth. Each conference offers opportunities to develop understandings of the latest initiatives and innovations in medical education and to explore solutions to educational problems.
We are committed to improving medical education. We teach, conduct research, and provide educational support services in all areas of pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and continuing medical education.
What are our roles as educators?
In addition to teaching, our area of expertise and interest include: curriculum design and instructional development; testing and evaluation; faculty development; student support; educational research; grant writing; educational leadership; and organizational development.
Why does our group exist?
We come together as a group to exchange skills, knowledge, and ideas to improve medical education and to enhance our professional growth.
What can we do for you?
At the annual conference we offer opportunities to develop specific skills to enhance professional effectiveness, to understand the latest initiatives and innovations in medical education, and to explore solutions to educational problems. Conference sessions are interactive and informal. We encourage networking throughout the year, which is facilitated by an annually revised membership directory.
Proposals for the 2013 Annual Conference are now being accepted. Visit the Conference page to find out more!!