
Faculty Scholars Program
The Faculty Scholars Program at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine helps faculty members advance their teaching skills for effective delivery of high-quality, evidence-based medical education.
As a participant in the program, you commit to attending in person educational workshops for the academic year. Classes contain inquiry-based, interactive content, as well as self-guided, independent reading assignments geared toward professional development.
Topics include learning theories, collaborative learning methods, instructional models for designing courses, and how to be an effective educational scholar to present and publish your work.
To complete the program, all participants submit a departmental teaching plan demonstrating knowledge of utilization and application of class content.
Learn how to apply to our program and more about our recent graduates. If you have questions, contact Jeannine Nonaillada, PhD, assistant dean for faculty development and mentoring, at Jeannine.Nonaillada@NYULangone.org.
Our Curriculum
Faculty scholars take the following courses:
- Curriculum Development
- Small Group Teaching
- Large Group Teaching
- Teaching with Innovative Tools
- Active Learning
- Problem-Based Learning
- Simulation for Teaching
- Clinical Teaching
- Giving Feedback
- Educational Scholarship for Posters and Papers
You are expected to attend educational sessions and perform all required activities by the suggested completion dates. This includes reading, engaging in online discussions with the class, and other assignments.
How to Apply
To apply to the Faculty Scholars Program, you must submit a nominating letter from your department chair that highlights your professional and academic achievements and recognizes your time commitment to the program.
The following application materials are required and should be submitted as a single PDF file:
- a CV, including information about your current role, responsibilities, and activities
- the letter of approval from your department
Applicants must be employed at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine for at least one year, be able to attend classes for the duration of the program, and satisfy all application deadlines.
Our Faculty
Instructors in the Faculty Scholars Program have expertise in helping other educators reach their professional goals.
Disclaimer: NYU Langone's programs do not include preferences, quotas, or set asides or otherwise exclude anyone, based on race, sex, or other protected categories.

Arsenia M. Asuncion, MD
Assistant Dean, Clinical Education

Chantal D. Bruno, D.O.
Clinical Assistant Professor

Clilly Castiglia, MPS
Director, Instructional Design and Innovation Center

Patricia Janicke, RN
Director, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island Simulation Center

Jill A. Leavens-Maurer, MD
Director, Pediatric Residency

Paula E. Lester, MD
Associate Program Director, Geriatric Fellowship

Jeannine Nonaillada, PhD
Assistant Dean, Faculty Development and Mentoring

Orla O’Donoghue, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Foundations of Medicine

Sevan A. Vahanian, MD
Associate Professor