Osteopathic medical education research focuses on continuously improving training programs for osteopathic physicians. This field investigates various aspects of medical education, including curriculum design, instructional methods, assessment techniques, faculty development, and student outcomes. Researchers in osteopathic medical education seek to identify effective teaching strategies, enhance clinical skills development, promote professionalism, and address the evolving needs of the healthcare system. Through rigorous research and evaluation, this field aims to optimize the quality of osteopathic medical education, ensure the competence of future osteopathic physicians, and ultimately improve patient care.
Educational Research Faculty Directory
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Robert Augustyniak, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chair of Physiology / Assistant Dean of Curricular Innovation & BMS
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Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
- OMS Curriculum Research
- D.O. post-graduate identification with osteopathy
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Contact Information
WKNOX Bldg 1
Phone: 865-338-5721
Office Location: 226
Email: robert.augustyniak@lmunet.edu
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Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
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Randy Clinch, D.O.
Professor of Family Medicine
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Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
- Society of Teachers of Family Medicine CERA Database.
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Contact Information
WKNOX Bldg 1
Phone: 865-338-5794
Office Location: 168
Email: charles.clinch@lmunet.edu
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Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
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Gina DeFranco, D.O.
Chair of Family Medicine
Associate Professor of Family Medicine
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Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
- Student feedback projects
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Contact Information
WKNOX Bldg 1
Phone: 865-338-5700
Office Location: 166
Email: gina.defranco@lmunet.edu
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Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
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Zeynep Gromley, Ph.D.
Chair of Molecular Sciences
Professor of Biochemistry
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Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
- Biochemistry learning initiatives
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Contact Information
Hamilton Math & Science Bldg
Phone: 423-869-6792
Office Location: 429
Email: zeynep.gromley@lmunet.edu
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Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
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Chloe Ruff, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean of Assessment & Faculty Development
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Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
- Development and identification with Osteopathic patient care in DCOM students.
- Perceptions of value, competence, and interest in teaching and learning.
- Program evaluation and effectiveness of teaching practices
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Contact Information
WKNOX Bldg 2
Phone: 865-338-5691
Office Location: 268
Email: chloe.ruff@lmunet.edu
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