Penn State Hershey Office of Professional Development
 

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Woodward Endowment for Medical Science Education

The Woodward Endowment for Medical Science Education provides a unique and exciting opportunity for the Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center to enhance excellence in medical science education. The long term goal is to establish a Center for Excellence in Medical Science Education to strengthen the educational mission and add value to the institution and the clinical and research missions of the Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Hershey Medical Center. The Center for Excellence in Medical Science Education will provide the organizational structure for the generation and implementation of new ideas in education, educational research, and new programs that together will enable the Penn State of Medicine to become a leader in medical science education.

Programs supported through the Woodward Endowment for Medical Science Education:
 

 

 
  1. Innovation in Education Projects and Research. These competitive awards support medical science educational research and the development of innovative projects in curriculum development, delivery or assessment.
     
  2. The Woodward Education Scholar Award promotes educational scholarship through participation in benchmark programs in medical science education at other institutions.
     
  3. The Woodward Lecture in Medical Science Education is an annual lecture given by an invited scholar noted for innovation in medical science education.
     
  4. The Distinguished Educator Program. The Society of Distinguished Educators, comprised of individuals who have received the Distinguished Educator Award, is a key resource for faculty development in education and a source of scholarly work and educational research. The Conversations With Distinguished Educators Seminar Series is organized and delivered by the faculty members who have received the Distinguished Educator Award.
     

For more information, please contact Dr. Jane Weida, Woodward Project Manager at jweida@hmc.psu.edu or Dianne Farst, Assistant to the Vice Dean for Educational Affairs dfarst@psu.edu or call 531-3876.

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