Medical Education
Paul J. McDermott, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Development
Email: mcdermp@musc.edu
Office: 789-6839
Medical Education Funding
COM Education Leadership
Deborah Deas, M.D.,
M.P.H. Senior Associate
Dean for Medical Education
Donna Kern, M.D. Associate
Dean for Curriculum
in the Clinical Sciences
kerndh@musc.edu
Debra Hazen-Martin,
Ph.D. Associate Dean for
Curriculum
in the Basic Sciences
hazenmad@musc.edu
Year 1 Themes
AUGUST
STRUCTURE
& FUNCTION
May
Anatomy (gross, histology, embryology) –Physiology-Cell Biology
HOMEOSTASIS
& REGULATION
MOLECULES &
ENERGETICS
Neuroscience – Endocrinology – Genetics – Cellular Control
Biochemistry – Nutrition
Patient: Interviewing skills, Physical Diagnosis, Patient
Diversity, Behavioral Science, Critical Thinking
Fundamentals
of Patient Care Physician: Building a Life in Medicine, Wellness, Careers in
Medicine, Professional Development
Year 1 Blocks
August
December
Building
blocks
Nomenclature
Extremities/
control and
mechanics of
movement
Hematology
Synthesis
Problem Solving
Cardiovascular/
Respiratory
Synthesis
Problem Solving
Musculoskeletal
Synthesis
Problem Solving
Foundations
of Biomedical
Science
Year 1 Blocks
January
Renal and
Gastrointestinal
May
Urogenital
and
Reproductive
Cognition
Synthesis
Synthesis
Problem Solving
Synthesis
Problem Solving
Synthesis
Problem Solving
Application of
basic science
principals to
clinical cases
Transition to
disease states
Any Block – any week
Time
Mon
Tue
8:15 - 9:00
Wed
Thur
Fri
FREE
Break/ interactive
9:15 - 10:00
Break/ interactive
10:15 - 11:00
Break/ interactive
11:15 - 12:00
Lunch
1:00 – 2:00
2:00 – 3:00
3:00 – 4:00
4:00 – 5:00
A – FPC SG
B – Review
C – SDS
D – SDS
A - PxDx
Structure/function
A &D
Anat.
Lab
B –FPC
SG
C –Rev.
A – SDS
B – SDS
C – FPC SG
D – Review
BPxDx
C - PxDx
Homeostasis/regulation
B&C
Anat .
Lab
Molecules/Energ
A –Rev
B –SDS
C –SDS
D– FPC
SG
Anat lab –both
teams
DPxDx
Fundamentals
Year 2
FALL
SPRING
Year 3
Fundamentals of Patient Care / Ethics
Core Rotations – 6 weeks
Selectives – 3 weeks
Year 4
Fundamentals of Patient Care / Ethics
Rotations and Electives – 4 weeks
Teaching Opportunities
• Small Group Preceptors
• Ethics
• Communication/Interviewing Skills
• Evidence-based Medicine
• Physical Diagnosis (bedside teaching and
simulated-based teaching
• Procedures/Clinical Skills
• Genetics
• Neurosciences
ACADEMY OF MEDICAL EDUCATORS
The Academy of Medical Educators (AME) was established
by the College of Medicine in June 2012 to provide a forum
for training and mentoring of teachers and for recognition
of exemplary faculty.
MISSION
Our mission is to support and enhance education within
the College of Medicine by promoting high quality,
innovative teaching in the classroom and clinical settings,
and encouraging innovation with alternative methodologies.
In addition, the Academy trains, develops, and rewards
teachers, facilitating scholarly activities in education.
PURPOSE
1. Promote excellence in faculty educators in both basic sciences
and clinical sciences through scholarship, collegial evaluation
and feedback, collaboration, and innovation.
2. Support development of faculty educators through training,
mentoring and scholarship in teaching throughout their
academic careers.
3. Establish proficiency in teaching and provide guidance to
improve quality and effectiveness.
4. Advance scholarly activity in education as a critical component
of the educational mission of the College of Medicine.
5. Sponsor activities that enhance medical education and faculty
development, i.e., workshops, symposia and grants.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
• Teaching Portfolio - Develop and enhance teaching credentials
for tenure and promotions, share areas of teaching/education
interests and expertise, and connect with collaborators.
• Mentoring Opportunities – Acquire mentors or serve as a
mentor to enhance knowledge and skills in teaching.
• Faculty Development and Leadership – Participate in teaching
and other educational activities, special programs, research
projects and travel awards.
• Peer Review and Guidance – Receive collegial evaluation and
feedback to improve quality and effectiveness of teaching.
• Collaborative Projects & AME Symposia – Interact within a
community of educators who share common interests in
teaching and educational scholarship.
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
Domains:
• Teaching Activity
• Curriculum Assessment and/or Development
• Advising and Mentoring
• Educational Leadership and Administration
• Educational Research and Scholarship
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
Mentored Teaching Fellow: COM faculty who either are new
to teaching and other educational activities or are interested
in teaching and educational scholarship. Members in this
category will be focused on faculty development and
mentorship to develop core knowledge and skills in teaching
and education.
Current Membership: 7 Mentored Teaching Fellows
• Internal Medicine
• Neurosciences
• OB/GYN
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Radiology
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
Master Teacher: COM faculty members who are actively
involved in teaching and other educational activities. The
requirements for Master Teacher include an educator portfolio
with at least two educational domains. A Master Teacher
should have the capacity and willingness to mentor and to
serve as an advisor to a Mentored Teaching Fellow.
Current Membership: 13 Master Teachers
• Cardiology
• Emergency Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Neurology
• Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
• Pathology and Lab Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Pharmacology
• Pulmonary and Critical Care
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
Distinguished Teaching Scholars: COM faculty members or
Emeritus who have an established track record of excellence in
teaching and other educational activities. The requirements for
Distinguished Teaching Scholar include an educator portfolio
with at least three educational domains.
Current Membership: 8 Distinguished Teaching Scholars
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Medicine
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Neurosciences
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Pathology and Lab Medicine
• Radiology
• Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology