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In advanced fields including immunology, it is challenging for educators to balance the influx of terminology and techniques with developing engaging curriculum. Educators, particularly in microbiology and immunology classes are faced with integrating and transmitting information from the arena into the classroom in a way that is simply understandable by the students. We have developed a student-as partners program (SAP) model in an upper-level Immunology class where a former student from the immunology was involved in the course to observe faculty teaching. The classroom observation was followed by weekly one-to -one meeting between student partner and the instructor. As a result of this collaboration, student partner and faculty co-create meaningful and effective teaching and learning experiences. The student partner regularly provided a formative and summative feedback throughout the semester which allowed the faculty to make changes in the classroom teaching including flipped classroom environments and use of active learning strategies such as small group discussions and concept maps. Student partner was actively involved in creating focus groups and understanding student issues in the class rooms. This resulted in enhanced student success and student-centered teaching. Additionally, it inspired students to make a difference in the classroom and do well in the class tests and overall performance in the classroom. Furthermore, SAP allowed us to develop a strong understanding of our student’s learning needs and vision. Mid-term surveys and end of semester surveys and student evaluations indicated that SAP is indeed an important and innovative approach to learn upper-level immunology course.
