UIC College of Medicine & UI College of Dentistry Scholars for Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellowship
Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2025 cohort of the Scholars for Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellowship (STEFF). This interprofessional, longitudinal faculty development program offers a unique opportunity for faculty from the College of Medicine, College of Dentistry, College of Pharmacy, and other health professions programs across UIC.
Each fall semester, 10-18 faculty members participate in weekly sessions where we engage in discussions about teaching, explore relevant literature, and share best practices. For more information about the program, please visit this link.
Application Details:
Deadline: Applications are due by July 1, 2025. Here is a link to the application.
Requirements: Each application must include a teaching philosophy statement and a letter of support from your department head or direct supervisor confirming that you will have protected time to participate.
Session Schedule: Sessions will be held via Zoom every Tuesday from August 26 to December 9, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Participants must commit to attending at least 90% of the sessions.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to:
Geoff Stetson, MD gstetson@uic.edu
Geoff Thames, PhD gthames@uic.edu
Fall 2025 Co-Directors