Division of Integrated Medical Education Research, Scholarship, Faculty Development and Educational Effectiveness (DIMERS)
Associate Dean – Margaret C. Lo, MD FACP
Welcome to DIMERS!
As the Associate Dean of the Division of Integrated Medical Education Research, Scholarship, Faculty Development & Educational Effectiveness (DIMERS), I am thrilled to embark on this journey with you to foster an environment where teaching excellence, innovation and scholarship in medical education can thrive, and our collective scholarly endeavors can help promote our faculty. Our DIMERS team is committed to collectively supporting your growth, providing resources, and building a vibrant community dedicated to the advancement of medical education research, scholarship and faculty teaching careers. I encourage you to explore the opportunities in this Division for faculty to engage. Please reach out with your ideas and aspirations. Together, we can shape the future of medical education and promote our faculty across the UF COM Enterprise in the educational mission.
Vision
To transform the UF College of Medicine into a national leader in medicine education scholarship and be the premiere institution for clinician educators
Together, we will build a supportive and vibrant ecosystem to drive educational innovation, meaningful scholarship, and professional growth that align with the College’s core teaching mission to our students and faculty.
Goals
- Launch the Academy in Medical Education Scholarship (AIMES) to build a culture and infrastructure of medical educational scholarship
- Promote interdepartmental educational research communities and collaboration
- Provide faculty development and access to educational research tools and mentorship
- Support faculty advancement through scholarly dissemination and teaching excellence
Announcements
Congratulations to the 2026-2027 faculty cohorts of the UF COM Medical Education Research & Scholarship intensive course!
- Naveen Baskaran, MD, Department of Medicine, UF COM Gainesville
- Si Chen, MD, Department of Otolaryngology, UF COM Gainesville
- Sara Contreras, MD, Department of Dermatology, UF COM Gainesville
- Alexander Davis, MD, Department of Pediatrics, UF COM Jacksonville
- Jonathan Hu, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, UF COM Gainesville
- Lindy Krebs, MD, Department of Family Medicine, UF COM Gainesville
- Suparna Krishnaiengar, MD, Department of Neurology, UF COM Jacksonville
- Shannon LaBoy, DO, Department of Neurology, UF COM Jacksonville
- Gregory Lewis, MD, Department of OB/GYN, UF COM Jacksonville
- Shruthi Mahadevaiah, MD, Department of Pediatrics, UF COM Gainesville
- Tarrah Mitchell, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, UF COM Gainesville
- Michael McLawhorn, DO, Department of Psychiatry, UF COM Jacksonville
Application Deadline: October 30th
2026 GHHS Chapter Grant Applications Are Now Open!
Apply for a GHHS Chapter Grant to support your idea. Whether it's community outreach, an educational innovation, or a new initiative that celebrates kind, safe, trustworthy care, we want to hear about your plans!
Abstract submissions are now open
AMEE Conference 2027
Abstract submissions are now open for The AMEE Conference 2027, taking place 28 August–1 September 2027 in Helsinki and online. The AMEE Conference 2027 welcomes submissions to all tracks from across all health professions and actively encourages submissions from professions that have been less well represented in previous conferences.
Opportunities
Annual event showcasing faculty and learners educational excellence across the entire UF College of Medicine institution
– Offer workshops, certificate programs, and mentoring
– Partner across the UF College of Medicine and College of Education for pedagogical training in teaching skills
– Foster teaching excellence with the Faculty as Educators (FasE) program for College of Medicine faculty with teaching responsibilities
– 3 pathways for faculty to grow their skills in medical education research at their own pace
– Mentor-Mentee Matching based on medical education research interests and career goals
– Medical education research capstone projects for implementation
Medical Education Research Hub (upcoming)
Centralized access to:
– Medical Education Research Tools: IRB guidance, survey platforms, data analysis support
– Educational Writing Resources: Templates, style guides, publication venues
– Quarterly E-Newsletter: Updates, highlights, and opportunities
– Grant Opportunities: UF grants, AAMC, ACGME, Macy Foundation
