Medical Education Scholarly Concentration

The Scholarly Concentration in Medical Education certifies that the recipient has demonstrated a working knowledge of the principles and approaches to medical education. This Scholarly Concentration will help to prepare students for the active teaching component of residency programs and a potential career in academic medicine.

What will students learn about in this program?

• Principles of medical education
• Educational development and reflection
• Teaching skills and strategies
• Curriculum design and implementation
• Educational leadership and collaboration
• Scholarship in medical education

This program is unique because it connects students with opportunities already built into UNR Med—like faculty development sessions, outreach projects, leadership roles and electives—so they can gain practical teaching experience while completing their medical degrees.

For more information, please contact course coordinators Katelyn Hatfield, Ph.D., and David Howard, M.D., Ph.D.