Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine advances faculty development across the medical education continuum. CPL supports excellence in teaching, assessment, mentorship, and scholarship while fostering continuous growth through structured opportunities for skill development, reflective practice, and academic advancement. Aligned with institutional priorities and accreditation standards, CPL promotes educational innovation, supports faculty progression, and enhances learner experiences to advance learner success, professional formation, and faculty development outcomes.
We intentionally focus on the domains below to develop well-rounded faculty. Through targeted resources, guidance, and development opportunities, CPL equips faculty to excel in their educational, clinical, and academic roles.
Design and deliver learner-centered, competency-aligned instruction using active, evidence-based strategies aligned with program objectives.
Integrate teaching into patient care, modeling clinical reasoning, professionalism, and patient-centered care and interprofessional collaboration within clinical teams while fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Provide timely, actionable feedback and promote reflective practice and learner self-assessment to support continuous development.
Apply programmatic assessment using multiple measures to ensure valid, reliable evaluation aligned with competencies and learner progression.
Promote well-being, resilience, and psychological safety while supporting a balanced and supportive learning environment.
Build longitudinal relationships that support goal setting, individualized development, and professional identity formation.
Lead effectively across educational and clinical settings, supporting teams, innovation, and institutional priorities and interprofessional collaboration across health professions to promote effective team-based care and education.
Advance medical education and clinical practice through scholarly work, dissemination, and evidence-based approaches.
Contribute to the academic community through service, collaboration, and professionalism aligned with institutional and professional values.
Develop and evaluate competency-based curricula using best practices in instructional design, program evaluation methods, and continuous improvement.
Demonstrate sustained achievement in teaching, scholarship, and service, supported by a comprehensive academic portfolio.
Conduct and disseminate research that advances medical education, clinical care, and health outcomes.