Health Professions Educators are often lacking resources needed to advance educational research and scholarship. In recognition of this challenge, we are proud to announce the Duke AHEAD Supports Health Professions Educators (DASHE) program. DASHE Vouchers are designed to be used in a wide variety of ways by connecting our educators with high quality academic services that facilitate their engagement in scholarly work.

Important Dates:

Letter of Intent Due: Dec 20, 2019 (12:00 pm)

Full Proposal Due: Feb 10, 2020 (12:00 pm) 

Background: Duke AHEAD and the new Duke Health Center for Interprofessional Education and Care (IPEC) are pleased to join forces to offer grant funding for Duke faculty and affiliated health professionals engaged in education program development for students enrolled in profession specific degree programs at the Schools of Medicine and Nursing—this includes Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Doctor of Medicine, and Nursing (ABSN, MSN, DNP).

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AHEAD Executive Advisory Board member, Pam Edwards, EdD, MSN, RN-BC-FABC, CNE, CENP, has been selected to receive a 2019 Friends of Nursing Award.  Edwards, the Assistant Vice President of Education, Practice & Research for DUHS will receive the Award for Excellence in Nursing Education Awards at the 31st annual Friends of Nursing Gala on October 26th.  The Friends of Nursing awards honor nurses who exhibit professional excellence in nursing practice, nursing education, and nursing research.  Congratulations Dr. Edwards! 

Duke AHEAD is excited to announce the recipients  of the 4th annual Interprofessional Excellence Award for professionals and staff. Congratulations to Margie Molloy, DNP, RN, CNE, CHSE and Nick Hudak ​MPA, MSEd, PA-C.  These awards are presented to faculty or professional staff member who demonstrates excellence in interprofessional education. 

Health Professions Education Grants - Available

As announced at CCME 2019 in Niagara Falls, the CAME Foundation is launching three new grants to join the CAME Wooster Family Grant! Submissions for the new Health Professions Education Grants are now open

Letters of Intent Due: September 6, 2019 at 1700 EST

Opportunities for peer-reviewed grant support in Health Professions Education are limited. Learners and faculty at all stages, who have new projects, are particularly challenged in obtaining support.

ADVANCE-UP: Academic Development, Advocacy, Networking, Coaching and Education for Underrepresented Populations

The School of Medicine Office for Faculty is now accepting applications for the ADVANCE-UP Faculty Development Program. This is a year-long program that will provide in-depth opportunities for academic development, mentoring, and networking for faculty from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds. 

The Duke University School of Nursing’s Institute for Educational Excellence (IEE) is currently accepting abstract submissions for podium/oral presentations as well as Lightening Rod E-Poster Presentations at the 9th Pursuing Radical Transformation in Nursing Education conference. This year’s theme is Opening Doors to Transform Nursing Education. The conference will take place on April 23 and 24, 2020 at the Duke University School of Nursing in Durham, North Carolina.

PRESENTATIONS

The 2019-2020 Certificate Program in Health Professions Education & Teaching kicked off it’s fourth year earlier this month. This 12 month program allows faculty and professional staff to enhance skills as educators and researchers. Participants take courses based on the AHEAD educator competencies throughout the year and complete an educational research project.

Congratulations to those selected for this year’s program: 

• Laura Enyedi, MD

• Monique Ford, BSN, RN

• Ralph Hachem, MD

Duke University School of Nursing has been designated as an NLN Center of Excellence for the 2019-2023 term! 

The National League for Nursing is proud to offer the Centers of Excellence program as a way to recognize schools that have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and invested resources over a sustained period of time to distinguish themselves in a specific area related to nursing education.  It is an honor to count Duke University among the outstanding group of recipients of this designation.