DME Pride Points
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65+ Years As the oldest continuously functioning department of medical education in the world
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100 + Health professions reached through our initiatives
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25 Countries where DME has established International partnerships with institutions on health professions education
Educating the Future of Healthcare
Welcome to the Department of Medical Education (DME) at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
Established in 1959 by George Miller, DME is the oldest and largest department of medical education in the world. We aim to advance the theory and practice of education to improve health care at home and across the globe by pushing the boundaries of research in education and related disciplines, offering outstanding educational programs that develop leaders, scholars, and educators, and delivering expert collaborations and partnerships. We are pioneers who continue to make groundbreaking impact on the landscape of medical and health professions education research today.
I invite you to explore our work and join us in driving meaningful innovation in health professions education.
Yoon Soo Park, PhD
Ilene B. Harris Professor and Department Head
Department of Medical Education
Advancing Global Medical Education Through Research, Innovation and Collaboration
Degree Programs and Educational Opportunities
Graduate Programs
Info about the degree programs
Additional Educational Opportunities
Learn more about the non-degree options
Fuel Innovation in Medicine
Your generosity empowers DME to continue its tradition of excellence and innovation in health professions education. Together, we can shape the future of medical education and improve patient care worldwide.