Our scholars and research projects for 2014-2015:


Kupiri Ackerman-Barger, Ph.D., R.N.

Title: Healthcare Student Self-Perceptions of Stereotype Threat

Published works:

Ackerman-Barger, K., Acosta, D., Bakerjian, D., Murray-Garcia, J., and Ton, H. (2017). Equity Pedagogy. In G. Kayingo and V. Hass, The Health Professions Educator: A Practical Guide for New and Established Faculty. New York, NY: Springer. (PDF)

Mulitalo, K., Ackerman-Barger, K., Ryujin, D.T., Lund, M, B. (2017). Minority Faculty - How to Succeed. In G. Kayingo and V. Hass, The Health Professions Educator: A Practical Guide for New and Established Faculty. New York, NY: Springer. (PDF)

Ackerman-Barger, K.,Valderama-Wallace, C., Latimore, D. and Drake, C. (Fall, 2016). Stereotype Threat Susceptibility Among Minority Health Professions Students, Journal of Best Practices in Health Professions Diversity, 9(2), 1232-1246. (PDF)


Hillary Campbell, M.D.

Title: Accelerated Competency Based Education in Primary Care (ACE-PC) Program (Faculty/Preceptor Development)


Nandini Ghandi, M.D.

Title: Pediatrics and Ophthalmology: An Interprofessional Approach


Kendra Grether-Jones, M.D.

Title: Scribes in an Academic Emergency Department: An Educational Benefit or Burden?


Kristin Olson, M.D.

Title: Promoting Professionalism in Medical Student Education in Pathology


John A. Payne, Ph.D.

Title: Medical Physiology: A Course Reimagined – Promoting Efficiency, Flexibility, and Collaboration in Learning


Edgardo Salcedo, M.D.

Title: Re-Engaging The Resident In Surgical Education


Shadi Aminololama-Shakeri, M.D.

Title: Impact of the California Breast Density Law on Primary Care: An Educational Primer for Providers


Jon Siiteri, Ph.D., P.A.-C.

Title: Introduction to Palliative Care, Hospice, and End of Life Transition: An Interactive, Interprofessional Learning Module

Published works:

Siiteri, J., Hass, VM, Kayingo, G (2015). An Interprofessional, Blended Learning Module on Palliative Care. Presented at the PAEA Education Forum, Washington, DC. (PDF)


Jennifer Yang, M.D.

Title: Robotic Training Curriculum for UC Davis – The Integration of Technology and Excellence in Surgical Education


Marike Zwienenberg-Lee, M.D.

Title: Interactive Online Pediatric Neurosurgery Curriculum for Training of Neurosurgery Residents