There will be four areas of focus: 1) The background and development of the field, drawing from higher education and informed by the research literature in this field, 2) the scope and practice of faculty development, 3) underlying theories and fundamentals of practice, and 4) contemporary issues and emerging innovations. Participants will be engaged in a variety of interactive learning activities that will build on their prior learning and experiences as health professionals working in academic contexts. Course curriculum will model best practices in faculty development.