• Systematic Inquiry: SoTL is not just about teaching well, but about systematically studying teaching practices. This involves identifying a problem or question related to teaching and learning, designing a study, collecting data, analyzing the results, and sharing the findings.
• Focus on Student Learning: The core of SoTL is understanding how students learn and how teaching practices can be improved to enhance that learning
• Disciplinary Focus: SoTL can be applied within any academic discipline, with faculty members using their disciplinary expertise to investigate teaching and learning within their field.
• Public Sharing of Findings: A key aspect of SoTL is making the results of the inquiry public, often through publications, presentations, or other forms of scholarly communication.
• Improving Teaching and Learning: The ultimate goal of SoTL is to improve teaching practices and student learning outcomes.

• PubMed @ MUSM
  This is a premier biomedical database that indexes medical education journals and relevant articles from specialty or general medical journals. It's a great place to start any search related to medical education
• ERIC (Education Resources Information Center): This is the world's largest database of education literature. While not exclusively focused on medical education, it's an essential tool for education researchers, including those in SoTL. It includes journal articles, conference proceedings, dissertations, and reports. ERIC - Education Resources Information Center (.gov)
• Web of Science: Useful for finding highly cited articles on an educational topic or tracking how often a specific article has been cited.
• Embase: Covers biomedical research, toxicology, medical devices, and pharmacology, and includes citations from European journals and conference abstracts.
• MedEdPORTAL: A repository of peer-reviewed teaching materials (presentation materials, lesson plans, assessment resources) from the Association of American Medical Colleges.
• PsycINFO (APA PsycInfo): A database specializing in psychology and related fields, including educational psychology and behavioral sciences relevant to medical education.

• "Scholarship of Teaching and Learning" (using quotation marks for exact phrase matching)
• SoTL (the acronym)
• "scholarly teaching"
• "effective teaching"
• "education research"
• "teaching and learning"
• "Learning and scholarship"
• "College teaching"
• "higher education"
• "instructional improvement"

Pedagogy-specific terms: If you're interested in a particular teaching method, use terms like:

• "Active learning"
• "Student engagement"
• "Inquiry-based learning"
• "Collaborative learning"
• "Patient-based learning"

Qualifiers: Add terms that describe what you're interested in, such as:

• "Effectiveness"
• "Impact"
• "Benefits"
• "Perceptions"
• "Assessment"

Methodology: If you're focusing on a particular research approach, consider terms like:

• "Qualitative research"
• "Survey research"
• "Case study"

Search Strategies to Enhance Your Results:

• Start Broad: Begin with general SoTL keywords and then refine your search by adding more specific terms.
• Use Boolean Operators: Employ terms like AND, OR, and NOT (with caution) to connect or exclude search terms.
• Phrase Searching: Use quotation marks around phrases to ensure the database searches for the exact phrase (e.g., "active learning").
• Explore Citations: Use the "Cited by" feature in PubMed or review reference lists in relevant articles to find related literature (snowball searching).
• Use the PubMed MeSH Database, a controlled vocabulary used to index articles and standardize terminology.: Go to the PubMed homepage and select MeSH Database. Enter keywords related to your SoTL topic.Search results will suggest relevant MeSH terms. .
• Look Beyond Your Discipline: SoTL is interdisciplinary, so explore related fields for valuable insights and approaches.

Academic Emergency Medicine The official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) and publishes information relevant to the practice, educational advancements, and investigation of emergency medicine. Information for Authors

Academic Medicine The official, peer-reviewed journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges. The journal serves as an international forum for the exchange of ideas, information, and strategies to address the major challenges facing the academic medicine community as it strives to carry out its missions in the public interest. The journal's areas of focus include research, education, clinical care, community collaboration, and leadership. Information for Authors

Academic Psychiatry The international journal of the American Association of Chairs of Departments of Psychiatry, American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training, Association for Academic Psychiatry, and Association of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry. Academic Psychiatry publishes original, scholarly work in psychiatry and the behavioral sciences that focuses on innovative education, academic leadership, and advocacy. Information for Authors

Advances in Health Sciences Education A forum for scholarly and state-of-the art research into all aspects of health sciences education. It will publish empirical studies as well as discussions of theoretical issues and practical implications. The primary focus of the Journal is linking theory to practice. It accepts articles on topics such as admissions, problem-based and self-directed learning, faculty development, achievement testing, motivation, curriculum development, curricular comparisons, program evaluation, expertise development, clinical reasoning, continuing education, community-based education, and communication skills Information for Authors

BMC Medical Education An open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in relation to the education and training of healthcare professionals. The journal welcomes studies on students and professionals across all levels of education; education delivery aspects; and other education-related topics. Information for Authors

Health Education Journal A peer reviewed journal publishing high quality papers on health education as it relates to individuals, populations, groups and communities vulnerable to and/or at risk of health issues and problems. Information for Authors

Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions The official journal of the Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions. Publishes articles on theory, research, practice, evaluation of outcomes and policy that contribute to the evolution of the health professions and the continuing professional development of healthcare professionals and healthcare teams. Information for Authors

Journal of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) A peer-reviewed, editorially independent, open access journal published by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. JGME serves as the international venue to inform, engage, and guide those seeking to enhance the quality of resident and fellow (postgraduate) physicians’ education through dissemination of high-quality research to encourage dialogue about important issues in graduate medical education. Information for Authors

Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development A peer-reviewed open access journal devoted to the publishing of timely information on medical education practices and development including basic science, clinical, and postgraduate medical education. Information for Authors

Journal of Surgical Education Dedicated to advancing the field of surgical education through original research. The journal publishes research articles in all surgical disciplines on topics relative to the education of surgical students, residents, and fellows, as well as practicing surgeons. Information for Authors

Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Founded in 2001, the Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (JoSoTL) is published by Indiana University's Faculty Academy on Excellence in Teaching (FACET). The Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (JoSoTL) is a forum for the dissemination of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in higher education for the community of teacher-scholars. Information for Authors

Medical Education A publication of the Association for the Study of Medical Education, the journal seeks to be the pre-eminent international journal in the field of education for health care professionals, publishing articles in the areas of undergraduate education, postgraduate training, continuing professional development, and interprofessional education. Information for Authors

Medical Science Educator A publication of the International Association of Medical Science Educators, this journal presents the latest scholarly activities, opinions, and resources in medical science education and covers basic science education, clinical teaching, and incorporation of new educational technologies. It aims to provide readers with a better understanding of teaching and learning techniques, and offers comprehensive information for those teaching in healthcare. Information for Authors

Medical Teacher Affiliated with AMEE, the International Association for Health Professions Education, this journal publishes research on medical education including the developments in teaching approaches and methods. It aims to address the needs of teachers and administrators involved in training for the health professions at basic and post-basic levels, and continuing education. Information for Authors

Perspectives on Medical Education A journal of the Netherlands Association of Medical Education, the journal’s mission is to support and enrich collaborative scholarship between education researchers and clinical educators, and to advance new knowledge regarding clinical education practices. Information for Authors

Teaching and Learning in Medicine An international forum for scholarship on teaching and learning in the health professions, with emphasis on medicine. The journal's international scope reflects the common challenge faced by all health professions educators: fostering the development of competent, humane, and continuous learners with the agency not only to practice in complex, high-stakes, and ever-changing clinical environments, but also to transform these environments for the betterment of health care for all. Information for Authors

The Clinical Teacher The multi-professional medical education journal for clinicians who teach and people who are involved in education in a health care setting. An official publication of the Association for the Study of Medical Education, the journal provides easy access to the latest research, practice and thinking in clinical education across the health professions. Information for Authors

• Identify Scholarly Publications: Identifying scholarly publications is crucial for academic and research work because they offer credible, reliable, and authoritative information compared to other sources. Scholarly publications, , undergo rigorous evaluation by experts, ensuring a high standard of quality and accuracy in the research presented. This process enhances the credibility of the information and supports the advancement of knowledge within specific fields.
• Understand IRB requirements: Even though SoTL focuses on teaching and learning, projects involving students as participants often require IRB review or exemption.
• Know journal guidelines: Each journal has specific expectations for SoTL manuscripts, including structure, ethics statements, and evidence-based practice.
• Follow ethical teaching research principles: Protect student confidentiality and ensure participation does not impact grades or standing.
• Collaborate: Partner with teaching and learning centers, instructional designers, and librarians to strengthen methodological rigor.
• Document systematically: Keep detailed records of project design, interventions, and assessment outcomes to streamline publication preparation.

• Weak or vague research questions: Ensure the manuscript clearly defines what was studied and why it matters.
• Insufficient literature review: Failing to connect the project to existing scholarship weakens publication value.
• Methodological misalignment: The study design, assessment tools, and analysis should directly address the research question.
• Poor writing clarity or structure: SoTL manuscripts should follow standard empirical research structures with clear headings and flow.
• Ignoring journal scope or guidelines: Submitting to journals without tailoring formatting and focus to their readership increases rejection risk.

Applying the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Beyond the Individual Classroom Friberg (Editor); Kathleen McKinney (Editor) ISBN: 0253042852 Publication Date: 2019-08-29

The Contemplative Mind in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Patricia Owen-Smith ISBN: 0253033357 Publication Date: 2017-12-11

Doing the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Regan A. R Gurung., Janie H.Wilson ISBN: 9781118838679 Publication Date: 2014

The Educational Turn: Rethinking the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Kathryn Coleman, Dina Uzhegova, Bella Blaher & Sophie Arkoudis ISBN: 9789811989513 Publication Date: 2023

Promoting Social Justice Through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Regina Rahimi (Editor) ISBN: 0253031311 Publication Date: 2017-10-02

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Jacqueline Dewar; Curtis Bennett; Matthew A. Fisher ISBN: 0198821212 Publication Date: 2018-07-03

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in and Across the Disciplines A Kathleen McKinney (Editor) ISBN: 0253007062 Publication Date: 2013-01-21

SoTL in Action Nancy L. Chick (Editor); ISBN: 1620366940 Publication Date: 2018-10-18

Podcasts:
This list represents a selection of podcasts that are either directly focused on SoTL in medicine or frequently cover topics relevant to it.

• Academic Medicine Podcast: This podcast from the journal Academic Medicine features conversations with individuals across the medical education spectrum – students, residents, clinicians, educators, and researchers. They delve into issues shaping medical schools and teaching hospitals and explore the stories of those experiencing the science and art of medicine. Episodes have included discussions on supportive environments in medical education and the concept of teaching medical realities beyond pessimism.
• Key Literature in Medical Education (KeyLIME+) Podcast: Hosted by Dr. Adam Szulewski, this bi-weekly podcast features in-depth interviews with authors and experts, exploring current research and future directions in the field of medical education.
• Medical Education Podcasts: This podcast features content from the journal Medical Education.
• 60-Second SoTL.: This podcast provides brief (1-4 minute) annotations of recent SoTL publications, with show notes linking to the featured articles. Topics include peer support programs, metacognitive interventions, and student experiences.
• The PAPERs Podcast: This podcast, hosted by experts like Jason Frank and Lara Varpio, delves into the latest articles and discussions in health professions education (HPE) with a focus on academic analysis and accessible commentary.
• Learning, Teaching and Scholarship Podcast: This podcast from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine features conversations on academic medicine, leadership, health equity, and medical education. It has included episodes discussing the meaning of SoTL and how to get started.
• MedEd Thread: Exploring innovations in medical education and showcasing the work of educators, this podcast features discussions on various aspects of teaching and learning.

Blogs
Medical Education Focused Blogs with SoTL relevance

• AM Rounds: This is the official blog of Academic Medicine, a prominent journal for the Association of American Medical Colleges, which often covers topics related to the scholarship of teaching and learning within medical education.
• DR MERL: Dependable Reviews of Medical Education Research Literature: This blog provides reviews of recent research in medical education, relevant to those interested in the literature supporting SoTL practices.
• Harvard Macy Community Blog: This blog, associated with the Harvard Macy Institute, features faculty and guests sharing their work and perspectives on medical education, including aspects related to SoTL.
• International Clinician Educators (ICE) Blog: This blog promotes discussions among clinician educators globally and often archives resources relevant to SoTL in health professions education.
• Humanizing Medicine: The Blog of the Arthur P. Gold Foundation: Medical Education: This blog focuses on humanism in medicine and includes topics important for medical education, which often connects with the broader goals of SoTL in improving student experiences and fostering empathy.

Listservs
Several listservs exist that cater to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) in Medicine and Health Professions Education.

• DR-ED Listserv: An electronic discussion group for medical educators.
• ISSOTL (International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning) Discussion Group: A member-led group to exchange ideas and information about SoTL. To join, you are invited to post questions, resources, and announcements.
• STLHE-L: The listserv for the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.