Welcome to the Department of Medical Education

DME is one of the first and longest continuously functioning departments of medical education in the world. Founded in 1959 by George Miller, MD, a seminal figure in the field and generally regarded as the father of the discipline, our mission is to improve patient care by advancing the theory and practice of health professions education. We achieve this mission through cutting-edge research in education and related disciplines; outstanding educational programs that develop global leaders and scholars; and expert collaboration, consultation, and service with the University of Illinois College of Medicine, UIC (Professional and Faculty Development), and other organizations (Consulting Services). DME continues to have significant local, statewide, national, and international influence and impact through its many and varied programmatic missions.

Mission

The mission of the DME is to advance the theory and practice of health professions education with the ultimate goal of improving the care of patients. We achieve this mission locally, nationally, and around the world, through cutting-edge research in education and related disciplines, through outstanding educational programs that develop leaders and scholars, and through expert collaboration, consultation, and service with the University of Illinois College of Medicine, the University of Illinois System, and other organizations.