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Enhancing Learning in Medicine (ELM) is a successful faculty development program which has been completed by 200+ DOM physicians and advanced care providers during small-group, in-person sessions for more than 10 years. ELM helps physicians and advanced practice providers enhance their abilities to teach learners.

Completion of this 10-hour course contributes to eligibility to the Mayo Clinic Academy of Educational Excellence.

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The Enhancing Learning in Medicine (ELM) online program is designed to prepare health profession educators to effectively:

  • Create and facilitate education content
  • Assess and evaluate learners
  • Provide direct observation and feedback
  • Contribute to optimal learning
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The eight online modules can be completed independently, in dyads, or assigned to small groups or cohorts. Each module includes components of learning science, sound pedagogical principles, and proven best practices which you can immediately incorporate and apply to enhance your skills as an educator. The ELM program consists of eight topics:

  1. Learning Climate
  2. Expectations, Goals, and Objectives
  3. Evaluation: Assessing Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes
  4. Feedback
  5. Managing Learning Interactions
  6. Teaching and Learning
  7. Promoting Learning Beyond Face-to-Face Interactions
  8. Completing Effective Evaluations

If logged in to the Mayo Clinic network, you can see the module objectives here.

From past participants

Kianoush Kashani, M.D., M.S.

I use the gained knowledge on daily interactions with trainees and utilize the new education terminology on my evaluation forms. It makes me feel that I am part of a community of experts who can speak the same language. When I review other faculty evaluations, I immediately know who has taken the course.

Kianoush Kashani, M.D.
Nephrology and Hypertension

Kannan Ramar, M.B.B.S., M.D.

It has been a transformational experience for me as it has not only led to an effective learning environment and a growth opportunity for the learners, I have been offered feedback that has enhanced my skills tremendously to be a better educator.

Kannan Ramar, M.B.B.S., M.D.
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

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