The new medical education research scholarship pathways within the Academy in Medical Education Scholarship (AIMES) offers opportunities for faculty across the entire College of Medicine to develop and grow fundamental rigorous skills in medical educational research. This comprehensive program advances faculty with the knowledge, skills, and community support needed to design, conduct, and publish high-quality medical education curriculum and research. This further builds the foundations for the new Academy of Medical Education Scholarship (AIMES) at the UF College of Medicine, Gainesville.
Three pathways will exist for faculty to advance their medical education research skills and productivity at their own pace and level of engagement. Providing flexible pathways for skills development and career advancement in medical education research and clinical teaching excellence is essential to support and engage our busy clinical faculty across all career stages and scholarly interests. These offerings are designed to meet faculty at the workplace and where they are in their educational career journey.
Pathway 1: Medical Education Research and Scholarship (MERS) Intensive Course
A 8-month immersive course for serious scholars ready to launch educational research or curricular projects. Cohort-based in-person skills-building sessions mixed with hands-on capstone project development and expert mentorship.
Launch date: August 7, 2026
Pathway 2: Online MERS-focused Certificate Pathway
Flexible, self-paced learning for busy clinician educators balancing patient care with scholarly interests. Complete these online modules on your own schedule with certificate of completion demonstrating education research competency for the P&T teaching portfolio.
Tentative launch in 2028
Pathway 3: À la Carte Options
Mix-and-match approach allowing customized learning based on specific needs and interests. Modules, webinars, and focused sessions for targeted skill development in both a synchronous and asynchronous format.
Tentative launch in 2029