Twelve tips for creating an academic teaching portfolio

Abstract

An academic teaching portfolio is not only a requirement at many academic teaching institutions, but it is also important in a medical educator’s growth and development through documentation, reflection, evaluation, and change. Creating an academic portfolio may appear daunting at first but with careful advanced preparation, organized evidence collection of your educational work, proof of scholarship, and thorough documentation of self-reflection and change, you can produce a successful product that accurately represents your educational beliefs, accomplishments, and growth throughout your career. This article provides medical educators with twelve steps for creating a successful academic teaching portfolio.

Acknowledgements

Dr. Susie Gronseth, a professor at University of Houston Master’s of Education Program provided guidance and edits.

Disclosure statement

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of this article.

Notes on contributors

Kim Little-Wienert, MD, is an Assistant Professor in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Assistant Program Director of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Program at Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Education at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas, and her educational interests include online learning and the use of innovation and technology in medical education.

Mark Mazziotti, MD, is an Associate Professor in Surgery and Pediatrics and Program Director of the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program at Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine. He is currently pursuing his Master’s in Education at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas.