The Academy has 74 members*, out of a school-wide faculty of approximately 1,800. Academy members represent five core teaching sites--Fresno, Mt. Zion, Parnassus, SFGH, and VAMC--and 21 of 27 clinical and basic science departments. The membership ranges from assistant to full professor, and includes ladder, in-residence, clinical X, clinical, and adjunct faculty.

Members are expected to be active citizens of the Academy by participating in Academy governance, programs and events and furthering our mission throughout the broader teaching community. All Academy members serve as mentors to School of Medicine faculty, Teaching Scholars, residents and other teachers interested in developing as educators. They assist courses, clerkships and departments in strengthening their teaching as requested.

Members of the Academy are selected annually. Candidates prepare an application comprised of a personal statement and an educator's portfolio that is reviewed by a panel of national experts in medical education and faculty development. Final selection is made by the Academy's membership working group based on demonstrated excellence and outstanding accomplishment in medical education in one or more of five areas of educational activity.

*as of July 2009

Information for potential applicants:

• Benefits of membership
• Eligibility
• Expectations of Members
• Application