"There is no place in medical education for faculty to teach by the seat of the pants, the way they were taught, not questioning what or how they should teach, any more than there would be a place for such an approach to research or patient care.

Anyone with a responsibility for educating students, residents, and physicians should be skilled and well informed about medical education -- as preparing these learners to provide safe, humane, and effective care for the members of our society is a heavy responsibility ..."

Howard S. Barrows, MD, in forward to "Teaching and Learning in Medical and Surgical Education: Lessons Learned for the 21st Century", by L. H. Distlehorst, G. L. Dunnington, and J. R. Folse. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Mahwah, NJ, 2000. ISBN: 0805835423

Educational Development Resources

Purpose

The purpose of the Office of Educational Development is to support WVSOM's mission, by serving as a resource for enhancing the educational programs offered by WVSOM. It provides a mechanism for posting educational materials.

Staff

Elaine Soper, Ph.D.

Associate Dean, Assessment and Educational Development
esoper@wvsom.edu

Gretchen Lovett, Ph.D.

Professor/Clinical Psychologist
glovett@wvsom.edu

Donna Tolbert, M.A., L.P.C.

Student Counselor & Learning Specialist
dtolbert@wvsom.edu

Helen Hicks Baker, Ph.D., MBA

Professor/Coordinator Special Projects
hbaker@wvsom.edu

Judy Galloway

Administrative Secretary Senior
jgalloway@wvsom.edu

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