SEELS scholars will be expected to be fully engaged in program participation including: 

• Mandatory attendance at the two-day, in-person orientation in August 2023 
• Mandatory attendance at monthly, in-person educational group sessions and completion of any required pre-work 
• Regular 1:1 meetings with SEELS mentor
• Development and completion of an education-based research project, meeting the scholarly requirements of the American Board of Pediatrics, and submission of at least one abstract to both a local and national conference 
• Contribution to a “SEELS Scholars” team project, such as a professional development session, workshop, teaching session, or similar programming
• Submission of educator’s portfolio consisting of an updated curriculum vitae, teaching matrix, teacher’s statement, and teaching activities along with their effectiveness and impact
• Participation in all program evaluation efforts (e.g. completion of surveys, interviews, etc.) 

Due to the expected time commitment for SEELS scholars, a letter from the fellowship program director is required to ensure program support. Identification of a medical education research mentor is not required to apply.

The SEELS Program is supported by the University of Colorado Department of Pediatrics. SEELS scholars will have access to limited funds for research-related costs (e.g. software, data analysis, incentives) and national conference costs (fees, travel). Scholars will learn how to develop a budget plan to apply for funding. 

Currently, fellowship programs are not responsible for any tuition for the SEELS Program.  

The deadline to apply for the SEELS 2023-2025 Cohort is May 1, 2023. 

Applicants will be notified of the selection committee’s decision by the end of May 2023.  

The August 2023 – January 2025 Cohort will begin with orientation on August 22 - 23, 2023. 

Mandatory, in-person, monthly educational sessions are currently planned for the first Tuesday afternoon of the month from 1-5pm. 

All pediatric fellows completing 3-year ACGME-accredited fellowships within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine are encouraged to apply, although preference for fellows entering their second year of fellowship in July 2023 will be given. The first cohort will have a maximum of 4 scholars, and selection will be based on academic career goals, balance of educational needs, and diversity. 

Please submit your application online using the following link.  Complete applications are due by May 1, 2023.

Fellow Application Information and Questions:

1. Name
2. Fellowship Training Program 
3. Fellowship Program Director
4. Year in fellowship as of July 2023
5. Why are you applying to the SEELS Program, and what do you hope to gain by becoming a SEELS scholar? Please include a description of any prior training in medical education (for example, a certificate training program or education pathway during residency) and future academic career goals (for example, leadership positions, scholarship goals, or Master programs) related to medical education. 500 word maximum
6. What medical education project or scholarly idea do you have for completion during the SEELS Program? Please include background information, such as your motivation to complete this project and any relevant literature, project goal(s)/aim(s), and stage of development. 300 word maximum
7. Describe your mentorship “web” or network. What mentorship do you currently receive (for example, in medical education research or scholarship in general, in leadership, and/or in career development), and what are your mentoring needs or gaps for which the SEELS Program may fulfill? 300 word maximum
8. The University of Colorado School of Medicine is committed to supporting a body of diverse learners and faculty who celebrate different races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, religions, disabilities, and more. The SEELS Program is also dedicated to creating an inclusive learning environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion from the classroom to the bedside. How would you enhance this mission of diversity, equity, and inclusion for the SEELS Program and/or the University-at-large? 300 word maximum 

Curriculum Vitae: Please highlight specific education-related experiences. Upload as an attachment within the application.

Letter of Recommendation from your Fellowship Program Director Instructions:

• Please describe why the fellow should be selected, based on characteristics, career goals, accomplishments-to-date, program/division availability for mentorship, gaps in training, etc.
• Please indicate whether the fellow’s proposed scholarly project for SEELS would serve as their fellowship’s scholarly activity requirement. 
• Please include a statement of support, such as: “I support the application of [insert fellow’s name] to the SEELS Program 2023-2025 Cohort. I agree to provide the protected time for [insert fellow’s name] to attend mentorship meetings, orientation, and SEELS’ monthly educational sessions, during which the fellow will be unavailable for clinical, Section, or other duties. In addition, I understand that [insert fellow’s name] may need to be available on other dates/times to attend conferences or other learning opportunities as part of the SEELS Program. I will offer or help facilitate the mentorship needed for [insert fellow’s name] to complete the SEELS Program.” 
• Please email letter of recommendation directly to shelly.gregory@childrenscolorado.org by May 1, 2023.

If you have any questions about the SEELS Program or application, please contact Angela Czaja at angela.czaja@childrenscolorado.org.