Excellence in Education & Scholarship
Advancing Educational Scholarship at VTCSOM
The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) is committed to fostering excellence in medical education through scholarly engagement and professional development. Our Office of Educational Affairs supports faculty in their pursuit of educational scholarship by offering prestigious opportunities that recognize, develop, and enhance teaching and learning innovations.
Excellence in Education
Help us celebrate those who create transformative learning moments—educators who inspire critical thinking, deepen understanding, and foster growth in medical education. Whether a faculty member, resident, nurse, or other educator, we invite you to share how their actions and approaches had a lasting impact on your journey.
Scholarship in Progress (SIP)
The Scholarship in Progress (SIP) community is a new opportunity for faculty, residents, fellows, and interprofessional colleagues across VTCSOM and Carilion Clinic to connect around educational scholarship. SIP is a collaborative space to share in-progress work, receive collegial feedback, and grow alongside others who are developing skills in research and scholarship.
Participants may use SIP to refine a conference presentation, seek guidance on a manuscript or proposal, or simply begin exploring a new idea. Each session features 1–2 projects for group discussion and feedback.
Scholarship Opportunities
Harvard Macy Institute Professional Development Opportunity
VTCSOM, in collaboration with Virginia Tech Carilion/Carilion Clinic, offers a fully-funded opportunity for faculty educators committed to advancing their careers in medical education. Two selected faculty members will attend the Harvard Macy Institute’s "Educators in the Health Professions" course, a premier program designed to enhance teaching, leadership, and scholarship in medical and health professions education.
Closed – Opening Spring 2026
Scholarship in Education Award
The Scholarship in Education Award recognizes faculty members who have made significant contributions to medical education through innovative teaching, curriculum development, and the creation of shareable academic resources. This award is not competitive but criterion-based, ensuring that all submissions meeting the standards of high-quality educational scholarship are recognized.
Closed – Opening Spring 2026