SGIM TEACH
The TEACH certificate program is designed to address the needs of junior clinician educators. Developed by the SGIM Education Committee, the program focuses on teaching skills and offers quality instruction and assessment with tangible outcomes. Participants will leave the program with an interactive teaching portfolio to document their teaching performance and feedback obtained, as well as reflections on strengths and weaknesses. Participation in the program also provides learners life-long access to a community of medical educators. The TEACH Certificate is affordable, accessible, and can be completed in just one year.
Who Should apply
The program is tailored for:
- Junior clinician educators embarking on their teaching roles.
- New faculty seeking to strengthen their educational expertise.
- Experienced clinicians pivoting to include teaching in their professional portfolio.
Hospitalists and outpatient general internists are particularly encouraged to apply. To ensure the full benefit of the program, participants must attend the SGIM Annual Meeting.
SGIM continues its journey to becoming an anti-racist society committed to promoting and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion as a strategic priority. A diverse panel of reviewers will give all applicants equal consideration.
Program Highlights
- A mandatory full-day core content session during the first year.
- Three hours of elective content distributed over two SGIM Annual Meetings.
- A blend of independent and online studies, including direct observations and the development of an ePortfolio.
- Access to an ongoing online educational forum.
- Special networking events, including a Welcome Reception in the first year and a Certificate Reception in the second year, allowing participants to forge connections with alums and peers.
By fostering these connections, the TEACH program not only enriches the participants' learning experience but also reinforces the continuum of education and collaboration among SGIM members.
Become part of this transformative educational initiative and propel your teaching career to new heights with the SGIM TEACH Certificate.
Important Dates
August 25, 2026
Online Application Opens
November 13, 2026
Deadline for Application
January 15, 2027
Notification of Acceptance
March 1, 2027
Program Agreement Due
May 5-8, 2027
Attendance at SGIM Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA
May 10, 2028 - May 13, 2028
Attendance at SGIM Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL
TEACH Program Fees
Program Fee: $1,215
The TEACH program provided effective methods for teaching, feedback, and evaluation, while creating a teaching portfolio prompted deep self-reflection. As an international participant, this was an invaluable experience, offering insights I can immediately apply to medical education in my home country.
-Masaji Saijo, MD, TEACH Graduate
