Welcome to the Department of Medical Education at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
It is both an honor and a privilege to serve as Chair of the Department of Medical Education. As I begin this role, I do so with a deep appreciation for the remarkable foundation established by our founding Chair, Latha Chandran. Through her visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to educational excellence, and dedication to faculty and learner success, Dr. Chandran built a department that has become a nationally respected center for scholarship, innovation, and leadership in medical education. On behalf of our faculty, staff, learners, and partners, I extend my sincere gratitude for her enduring legacy and the strong foundation upon which we will continue to build.
The Department of Medical Education occupies a unique and vital role within the Miller School of Medicine and the University of Miami. Our faculty and staff are committed to advancing the science and practice of medical education through educational scholarship, faculty development, curriculum innovation, assessment, and research. Together, we strive to prepare health professionals who will improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
As we look to the future, our vision is to further strengthen the Department's academic identity while expanding its impact through collaboration across the Miller School, UHealth, the University of Miami, and our national and international partners. We are committed to fostering a vibrant academic environment that supports mentorship, scholarly productivity, leadership development, and professional growth for faculty at all stages of their careers.
Our strategic priorities include advancing educational scholarship and external funding, preparing the next generation of educator-scholars, and leveraging emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, learning analytics, simulation, and immersive technologies to improve learning and performance. We will continue to strengthen collaborations across disciplines and create opportunities for innovation that translate educational discovery into meaningful impact on healthcare practice and patient outcomes.
Most importantly, I view the role of Chair as one of service. I am committed to supporting our faculty, staff, and learners while fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and excellence. Together, we will build upon the Department's distinguished legacy, embrace new opportunities, and continue to position the University of Miami as a leader in health professions education.
Thank you for visiting our Department. I invite you to explore our programs, scholarship, and initiatives, and I look forward to working with colleagues and partners who share our commitment to advancing medical education and improving healthcare through excellence in teaching, learning, and research.
S. Barry Issenberg, M.D.
Chair, Department of Medical Education
Professor of Medicine and Medical Education
Michael S. Gordon Endowed Chair in Medical Education
Senior Associate Dean for Research in Medical Education
Director, Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation in Medical Education
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine