The goal of the Educator Track at the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry is to prepare residency graduates for an academic career as excellent teaching clinicians . These individuals will be prepared to function in an academic setting, with expertise in teaching medical students, residents, non-psychiatric colleagues, and groups within the community. A resident in this track will receive formal training and practical experience in teaching, education administration, and education research. A graduate of this track will be well prepared to assume a leading role in medical student and residency education. The University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry is fortunate to have a number of award-winning educators in leading roles both in the Medical School and in national organizations.
Residents select at least one faculty mentor to supervise and direct their training as educators.
Faculty mentors also serve as members of the Educator Track Committee, which approves applications to the track, oversees its administration, and reviews the progress of each resident in the track.