Horton named ASF’s top academic mentor
The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship named Mary Kollmer Horton, MPH, MA, PhD, assistant professor in the Office of Educational Programs and director of the Medical Student Research Office, as its 2023 Academic Mentor of the Year. “This award meant the world…
Hsieh named assistant dean for educator development
McGovern Medical School’s Office of Educational Programs has appointed Peggy Hsieh, MEd, PhD, the school’s first assistant dean for educator development. Effective July 17, 2023, the aim of the new position is to cultivate a culture of teaching excellence by…
McGovern to host inaugural teaching competition
The John P. McGovern, MD, Center for Humanities and Ethics, in partnership with the Medical Student Organization and the Medical Student Research Office of the Office of Educational Programs, will host the inaugural McGovern Medical School Teaching Competition, Dec. 7….
The dog days of McGovern Medical School
New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts once said, “Everything I know, I learned from dogs.” It’s no surprise then, that “man’s best friend” is now helping students learn at McGovern Medical School. Prior to the start of the COVID-19…