Acadamy of Clinical Teachers categories of membership

Member

1. Have made a substantial and valued contribution to the University’s medical education programs over a significant period of time

Indicators

Frequent delivery of clinical teaching activities including topic-based tutorials and teaching with patients
Regular participation in clinical examinations
Honorary appointment with Melbourne Medical School
Contribution sustained for a period of five or more years;

2. Are recognised as excellent, dedicated, committed and passionate educators;

Indicators

High student satisfaction ratings as evidenced by evaluations or nomination for teaching awards
Evidence of high peer regard as evidenced by referee reports or similar
Involvement with learners at multiple levels & in differing contexts
Participation in or contribution to clinical teacher training activities
Level of contribution beyond any paid appointment with the University

3. Serve as role models for all clinicians who teach;

Indicators

Well-established mentoring & supervision relationships
Frequent requests for advice and support from other clinicians
Educational leadership position or acknowledged leadership qualities
Involvement in a collegial network of clinical teachers
Promotion of collaborative practice - inter-professional education to inter-professional practice

4. Provide advice to the School on matters relating to clinical teaching, student assessment and program evaluation;

Indicators

Existing connection to clinical school or department
Contribution to local curriculum development and review activities including evaluation/research relating to medical student learning and teaching
Key role in informing the School about workforce demands, issues and patterns to enable feedback into curriculum design

Act as conduit between Melbourne Medical School and clinical colleagues

Those inducted to Fellowship of the Melbourne Medical School’s Academy of Clinical Teachers have demonstrated the above indicators over a sustained period of ten or more years and with exemplary leadership.