Office of Medical Education Research, Scholarship & Faculty Development
Assistant Dean, Margaret C. Lo, MD
Welcome!
As the new Assistant Dean of Medical Education Research, Scholarship, and Faculty Development, I am thrilled to embark on this journey with you to foster an environment where innovation and scholarship in medical education can thrive, and our collective scholarly endeavors can help promote our faculty. We are committed to collectively supporting your growth, providing resources, and building a vibrant community dedicated to the advancement of medical education scholarship and faculty careers. I encourage you to explore the opportunities outlined in this office and to reach out with your ideas and aspirations. Together, we can shape the future of medical education and promote faculty 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
- 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!
Macy Foundation Announces RFA on Ensuring Fairness in Clinical Assessment
The Macy Foundation launched a new grant opportunity, Ensuring Fairness in Clinical Assessment, which is open to individuals in medical and nursing education programs. This program will fund three demonstration projects (up to $200,000 over two years) to design, implement, and evaluate innovative learner assessment programs that promote fairness. Letters of intent are due March 30. Learn more
The Journal of Assessment in Higher Education (JAHE) is now accepting submissions for its upcoming peer- reviewed issue. We invite original academic manuscripts that contribute to advancing the field of assessment in higher education.
The priority deadline for submission is January 31, 2026. Submissions received after this date may still be considered depending on volume and reviewer availability.
For questions or additional information, please contact us at assessment@aa.ufl.edu.
Celebration of Medical Educational Excellence Day
– Annual event showcasing faculty and learners educational excellence across the institution
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
