Office of Medical Education Research, Scholarship & Faculty Development
Assistant Dean, Margaret Lo, MD, FACP
Welcome!
Vision
“To cultivate a thriving academic environment that advances medical education through innovative research, collaborative scholarship, and comprehensive faculty development.”
Goals
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration
- Provide access to research tools and mentorship
- Support scholarly dissemination
Announcements!
Celebration of Medical Educational Scholarship Day
– Annual event showcasing faculty and trainee educational work across the College
– Keynote speakers from national societies
– Oral plenary presentations, poster presentations, awards, networking
Faculty Development Initiatives
– Offer workshops, certificate programs, and coaching
– Partner with UF College of Education for pedagogical training
– Foster leadership in academic medicine
Faculty Development Pathways: Medical Education Scholars Program
– Mentor-Mentee Matching based on med ed research interests and career goals
– Program Community Events: skills-based webinars, writing retreats, peer feedback sessions
– Capstone projects
Medical Education Research Hub
Centralized access to:
– 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 internal grants, AAMC, ACGME, Macy Foundation
