Community of Practice (CoP)
The Stetho Steps Community of Practice (CoP) links educators, students, administrators, clinicians, and community voices across disciplines, settings, and regions. Members exchange insights, co-create context-relevant solutions, and unlock professional development and funding opportunities that drive better teaching, learning, and workforce well-being.
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Exchange and apply evidence-informed practices that improve health professions education.
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Collaborate across disciplines and institutions to design context-responsive solutions to shared challenges.
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Co-create practical tools and adaptable resources that strengthen teaching, learning, assessment, service and administration.
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Support leadership, scholarship, and innovation through professional development, mentorship, and funding.
Key Objectives
Community Engagement & Initiatives
We recognize that members have different schedules, interests, and capacities. Participation is flexible and shaped around your professional goals.
Membership Eligibility
The CoP is open to all who are committed to advancing health professions education, including:
Educators
Lecturers, professors, instructors, preceptors, teaching assistants, and CPD providers.
Learners
Undergraduate and graduate students in any health or health-related field.
Health professionals
Practicing clinicians across all disciplines, including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, public health, and allied health practitioners.
Leaders & Administrators
Deans, department heads, program directors, coordinators, regulators, technical and support staff.
Community, Patient & Industry Representatives
Advocates, lived experience experts, and individuals invested in shaping health education.
Membership Options
Becoming a member means lifelong access to a global peer network, resources and continuing professional development opportunities, while also contributing equity-focused initiatives in under-resourced settings.
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Individual Membership: $695 (One-time fee)
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Group Membership (2-4 people): $349/person (One-time fee)
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Institutional Membership: Available through our Partnership Network
Flexible payment plans and sponsored memberships are available to promote inclusion across resource settings.
How To Join
Submit your application: Complete a short online form (5-10 minutes)
Review: Our team will verify eligibility and respond within two weeks.
Onboarding: Approved members receive full access to:
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The community platform.
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All CoP initiatives and our Digital Resource Library.
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A monthly newsletter with updates, resources, grants and professional development opportunities
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Direct support from the CoP team via email or text.
Current members are welcome to nominate colleagues, students, or peers who would benefit from the Community.
Support Equity in Health Professions Education
Not everyone has equal access to the tools, networks, and resources needed to train future healthcare workers. Our Sponsorship Fund helps make participation in the Community of Practice possible for students and educators from under-resourced settings.
All contributions go towards enabling access and supporting meaningful participation, without placing financial burden on those who can benefit most.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a minimum time commitment or participation requirement?
No. Members are encouraged to engage in ways that fit their interests, availability, and professional goals.
Can my institution cover my membership fee?
Yes. We can provide a formal letter of invitation to help you request funding from your department, institution, or employer. Institutions can also join our Partnership Network to sponsor individual or group memberships. If you'd like assistance, please indicate this in your application or email our team directly at support@stethosteps.com.
Is the CoP a formal certification program?
No. However, participants can earn certificates of participation, industry-recognized certifications, micro-credentials, and recognition for contributions to resource development and research.
Are scholarships available?
Yes. Sponsored memberships and flexible payment options are available for individuals from resource-limited settings. You can request support during the application process.
What types of grants are offered?
Grants support education innovation, pilot research, community initiatives, and professional development.
