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Dewey Named Director of Educator Development for VUSM
Charlene M. Dewey, M.D., M.Ed., F.A.C.P., has been named Director of the Educator Development Core (EDC) for the Office of Health Sciences Education. In this role she will oversee the development and implementation of programs that enhance the skills of all faculty members who teach in VUSM’s UME, GME and CME programs. In addition, she will oversee the development of programs aimed at mentoring faculty members who hope to make education a large part of their academic careers. Dr.
New Office of Educational Informatics and Technology Created at VUSM
A new Office of Educational Informatics and Technology has been created under the leadership of Anderson Spickard, III, MD, MS, who will become Assistant Dean for Educational Informatics and Technology. The office will lead in planning and implementing informatics and technology applications to support teachers, staff, and learners across the continuum of medical education. It will also collaborate with VUSM deans, faculty, staff, and students to determine the most suitable informatics and technology solutions to support the broad educational mission of the School of Medicine.
Office of Continuing Professional Development Announced
A new Office of Continuing Professional Development has been created, under the direction of Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education and Continuing Professional Development, Donald Brady, MD. Don Moore, PhD, is the Educational Director for the Office of CPD.