As part of our efforts to support the vision, creativity, ingenuity, and scholarly work of educators and educational researchers, we are pleased to offer project funding for members of Duke AHEAD. This competitive funding mechanism is intended to provide critical start-up funds for pilot research or funding for innovative projects that will generate new evidence, new ideas, and/or new approaches for improving health professions education. We will prioritize projects that are innovative and that illustrate the potential to positively transform the educational experience of learners and/or the learning environment in Duke Health.

Duke AHEAD is now accepting applications for Distinguished Members. 

The Duke AHEAD Distinguished Member level recognizes Duke Health educators who have demonstrated consistent, sustained and on-going contributions to health professions education.  The purpose of the Distinguished Member level is to:

Introducing the next wave of Duke AHEAD support for our health professions educators.  ASPIRE (Achievement, Scholarship, Perseverance, Innovation, Resilience, Excellence) funds are available for our members for individual growth and faculty development as well as for interprofessional teams to promote wellness during this ever-changing landscape.

Duke AHEAD is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Rebecca Sadun as our new associate director!  Dr. Sadun is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics and has been an active member of Duke AHEAD since its inception in 2014.  She is a graduate of Duke AHEAD’s Health Professions Education Certificate Program and was an inaugural mentor for Duke AHEAD’s mentorship program. Dr.

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We are excited to offer an opportunity for faculty who are interested in health professions education as a career to apply for the 2024-2025 cohort of the Certificate in Health Professions Education & Teaching program.  

Duke AHEAD is now accepting nominations for the Interprofessional Education Team Excellence award, which honors teams for extraordinary accomplishments and service in interprofessional education and care.  

The review committee members along with the Associate Dean of Duke AHEAD (Dr. Diana McNeill) will determine the recipients of these awards.

Duke AHEAD Education Day: Celebrating 10 years of Excellence in Health Professions Education

Deadline for Submission: February 27, 2024

DEADLINE – January 26, 2024 by 5:00 pm

Duke AHEAD’s Leadership for Educators Accelerator Program (LEAP) is now accepting applications for the spring ’24 cohort. This program is designed for faculty members from all of our health professions education programs who are leading education programs, courses, or curriculum. LEAP is a 3 month on-boarding program and includes topics such as:

DEADLINE: November 30^th, 5:00 pm 

2024 EDUCATION DAY - MARCH 22, 2024