Advancing Medical Education for Over Six Decades Heading link
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
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Innovative, interdisciplinary research
In education and related fields
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Outstanding educational programs
That prepare global leaders and scholars
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Expert collaboration, consultation, and service
With the University of Illinois College of Medicine, UIC, and organizations worldwide
Directors and Department Heads Heading link
Directors and Department Heads
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
Directors and Department Heads
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