The Biomedical Informatics Teaching Development Digital Badge is a formal recognition for DBMI PhD-track students and postdoctoral scholars who wish to strengthen, document, and display their teaching expertise. This badge supports trainees in developing the skills needed to teach computational and data-driven subjects effectively—whether in academia, industry, or professional training environments.
To earn the badge, participants must serve as a teaching assistant for three courses, with the option to count one workshop toward this requirement. Throughout their teaching experiences, trainees engage in structured professional development focused on evidence-based teaching strategies, articulating core beliefs about teaching and learning, creating inclusive and supportive learning environments, and assessing student learning in computational and informatics contexts. Participants will also complete a teaching philosophy statement that synthesizes their learning and reflects on their teaching practices.
As part of the process, students select a faculty mentor who provides individualized guidance and feedback on teaching materials, reflections, and the teaching philosophy statement. Trainees also complete a series of written reflections on their teaching experiences, challenges, and growth as instructors.
Upon completion of all requirements, students receive a digital badge issued through Credly, which can be shared on professional platforms such as LinkedIn to publicly document their teaching development and instructional experience. This badge demonstrates a commitment to high-quality teaching in biomedical informatics and highlights key pedagogical competencies valued across academic and professional settings.
PhD students and postdoctoral trainees in DBMI are eligible.
Contact Academic Program Director Amy Parkin to register.
