L.A. Care Center for Faculty Excellence

CDU-TEACH: Foundations in Teaching

The CDU-TEACH (Charles R. Drew University Teaching Excellence and Advancement through Curriculum and Holistic Development) program is a dynamic initiative designed to empower educators with the tools and strategies needed to inspire and engage learners in diverse settings. Rooted in CDU’s commitment to health equity and social justice, this foundational teaching program equips participants with evidence-based practices, innovative teaching methodologies, and a supportive learning environment to enhance their professional growth. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just beginning your teaching journey, CDU-TEACH provides the resources and community to elevate your impact in education.

• Creating a positive learning climate
• Writing objectives
• Flipped Classroom
• LCME Self-Directed Learning
• Tips for engaging lectures
• Evaluating clinical learners
• Encouraging growth mindset
• Feedback

Faculty Development Archives

Explore the rich history of educational innovation and professional growth through the CDU Faculty Development Archives. As an extension of initiatives like CDU-TEACH: Foundations in Teaching, the archives showcase a wealth of resources, best practices, and transformative programs that have shaped teaching excellence at Charles R. Drew University. These archives serve as a hub for faculty to revisit key materials, gain inspiration from past successes, and continue advancing their skills to support CDU’s mission of health equity and educational empowerment.

• Clinical Teaching in the Clinical Setting Tips
• Inclusive Learning by Dr. Art Gomez
• Building your clinical clerkship team

Clerkship Resources

• Syllabus template and guide to creating a syllabus
• One45 is a web-based system where students and faculty will provide and receive feedback. Students will also use the system to log patient encounters.
• Relevant Policies

Friday Noon Lecture Series (FNLS)

The L.A. Care Center for Faculty Excellence has selected a series of FNLS lectures designed to support professional growth and instructional development. Below is a curated list of these lectures, offering valuable insights for faculty committed to advancing teaching excellence and healthcare education.

• Strategies to Mitigate Bias in Trainee Evaluations:  FNLS_9/29
• Clinician Educator Milestones: – Password: $V0@0Ah2
• Competency-based Medical Education and Co-Production: Partners on the Road to Improving Assessment: – Password: FNLS_3/3
• The CDU Advantage: A Unique CDU Curricular Experience – Password: FNLS_4/15
• Algorithmic Bias: How AI Impacts Health Equity, Access, and Mental Health – FNLS_5/23/25 | Passcode: lA0@9nPr
• Building Inclusion and Belonging in Training Environments: A Roadmap in 2025 – FNLS_5/9/25 | Passcode: 3?Fq$TR@
• A Primer for Understanding Racial Battle Fatigue in Higher Education and Society at Large – FNLS_4/18/25 | Passcode: @z6#Fb23
• Implementing the Skills of Self-Directed Learning for Medical Students: An Introduction – FNLS_4/4/25 | Passcode: Nk#W0A4*
• Finding Your Place in Health Professions Education: Cultivating Professional Identity and Faculty Growth – FNLS_3/28/25 | Passcode: 7GbZK3=k
• Access, Achievement, and Advocacy: Learning Environments, Well-Being, and the Success of Medical Students with Disabilities — Passcode: y^89e6mJ | FNLS_12/13/24
• Ticket to Ride: Global Health Ethics for Trainees Rotating Abroad —
  Passcode: hma2.82k | FNLS_12/6/24
• Liaison Committee on Medical Education Update: Medical Education Innovation and Accreditation – Password: FNLS_10/30