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Department of Medical Education

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Advancing Medical Education for Over Six Decades Heading link

Medical Education Unit at Peradeniya Medical School in 1974, highlighting UIC's DME founder George Miller, MD and T. Varaguram
Medical Education Unit at Peradeniya Medical School in 1974

For more than 60 years, the Department of Medical Education (DME) at the University of Illinois College of Medicine has been a leader in academic excellence and innovation in medical education. Established in 1959 by Dr. George Miller—an internationally recognized pioneer and widely regarded as the father of the field—DME is one of the first and longest continuously operating departments of its kind in the world.

Our work has had a broad and lasting impact at the local, state, national, and global levels. Through our academic programs, research, and service initiatives, DME continues to shape the future of health professions education.

We remain firmly committed to our mission to improve patient care by advancing the theory and practice of health professions education through: Heading link

  • Innovative, interdisciplinary research

    In education and related fields

  • Outstanding educational programs

    That prepare global leaders and scholars

  • Expert collaboration, consultation, and service

    With the University of Illinois College of Medicine, UIC, and organizations worldwide

Legacy of Leadership Heading link

Photo of former Department Head George Miller, MD

George Miller, MD
Founding Director, Center for Educational Development
1959–1976

Phillip Forman, MD
Director, Center for Educational Development
1976–1978

Ronald W. Richard, PhD
Director, Center for Educational Development and Head, Department of Medical Education
1978–1988

Lionel Bernstein, MD, PhD
Head, Department of Medical Education
1988–1990

Abdul Sajid, EdD
Head, Department of Medical Education
1990–1992

Photo of Department Head Yoon Soo Park, PHD speaking at a microphone.

Abdul Sajid, EdD
Head, Department of Medical Education
1990–1992

Reed Williams, PhD
Interim Head, Department of Medical Education
1992–1993

Leslie Sandlow, MD
Head, Department of Medical Education
1993–2011

Ilene B. Harris, PhD
Head, Department of Medical Education
2011–2018

Alan Schwartz, PhD
Interim Head, Department of Medical Education
2018–2023

Yoon Soo Park, PhD
Head, Department of Medical Education
2023–present