The Shine Academy’s mission is to serve the UT System by supporting and promoting excellence in all aspects of health science education, including educational research, scholarship, and leadership.
Induction recognizes individuals who have demonstrated sustained and impactful contributions to health professions education across the system.
Dr. Fairbrother’s passion for medical education, her mentorship, and her leadership make her such a vital part of our team. This honor highlights the real impact she’s had both within our department and across the UT System.
She has been officially appointed as a Distinguished Teaching Professor at The University of Texas System by institutional leadership. This title is bestowed upon members of an institutional academy of distinguished educators, such as the Shine Academy, to recognize significant contributions to education.
