I-EXPLORE Faculty Educators 2024-2025
The I-EXPLORE curriculum is design to prioritize collaboration, diversity, community needs, and learner-centered education resulting in patient-centered care. To accomplish this design, the Committee on Educational Policy (CEP) is responsible for curriculum oversight, rather than individual academic/clinical departments. Each course in the Pre-Clerkship curriculum is a collaborative effort that includes the three course directors, multiple discipline leaders, the thread leaders, and problem-based learning facilitators. These efforts ensure both horizontal and vertical integration are achieved, active learning sessions are utilized, and time is retained for self-directed learning. Each clerkship has two Clerkship Directors who collaborate on course design, administration and implementation.
Each required course has three Course Directors, one for each pillar of the curriculum: Biomedical Science, Clinical Science and Health Systems Science. The Course Directors collaborate on course administration, including scheduling, content organization and integration, assessment, and communication. Course Directors are encouraged to teach within the course, but it is not required.
Course | Faculty | Department(s) |
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Brain and Behavior, Biomedical Science Pillar, Course Director | Elva Diaz, Ph.D. | Pharmacology |
Brain and Behavior, Clinical Science Pillar, Course Director | Lane Squires, M.D. | Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery |
Brain and Behavior, Health Systems Science Pillar, Course Director | Melissa Hopkins, M.D. | Psychiatry and Behavioral Services |
Endocrinology, Reproduction, and Gastrointestinal Systems, Biomedical Science Pillar, Course Director | Colleen Sweeney, Ph.D. | Biochemistry and Moledular Medicine |
Endocrinology, Reproduction, and Gastrointestinal Systems, Clinical Science Pillar, Course Director | Melody Hou, M.D. | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Endocrinology, Reproduction, and Gastrointestinal Systems, Health Systems Science Pillar, Course Director | Melissa Matulich, M.D. | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Cardiology, Pulmonology and Renal Systems, Biomedical Science Pillar, Course Director | Jeremy Chien, Ph.D. | Physiology and Membrane Biology |
Cardiology, Pulmonology and Renal Systems, Clinical Science Pillar, Course Director | Nandakishor Kapa, M.D., M.P.H. | Internal Medicine, Nephrology |
Cardiology, Pulmonology and Renal Systems, Health Systems Science Pillar, Course Director | Elham Vali Betts, M.D. | Pathology and Laboratory Medicine |
Human Architecture and Function, Biomedical Science Pillar, Course Director | Hana Anderson, Ph.D. | Internal Medicine, Cell Biology and Human Anatomy |
Human Architecture and Function, Clinical Science Pillar, Course Director | Erynne Faucett, M.D. | Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery |
Human Architecture and Function, Health Systems Science Pillar, Course Director | James Bourgeois, O.D., M.P.A., M.D. | Psychiatry and Behavioral Services |
Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Biomedical Science Pillar, Course Director | Colleen Sweeney, Ph.D. | Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine |
Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Clinical Science Pillar, Course Director | Daniel Colby, M.D. | Emergency Medicine, Division of Medical Toxicology |
Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Health Systems Science Pillar, Course Director | James Chenoweth, M.D. | Emergency Medicine |
Pathogens and Host Defense, Biomedical Science Pillar, Course Director | Barbara Shacklett, Ph.D. | Medical Microbiology and Immunology |
Pathogens and Host Defense, Clinical Science Pillar, Course Director | Archana Reddy, M.D. | Internal Medicine, Infection Disease |
Pathogens and Host Defense, Health Systems Science Pillar, Course Director | Rachael Lucatorto, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Pre-Clerkship Intersession Course (I-FOSTER), Co-Course Director | Lara Zimmermann, M.D. | Neurology |
Pre-Clerkship Intersession Course (I-FOSTER), Co-Course Director | Jessie Medina, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Skin and Musculoskeletal Systems, Biomedical Science Pillar, Course Director | Barbara Shacklett, Ph.D. | Medical Microbiology and Immunology |
Skin and Musculoskeletal Systems, Clinical Science Pillar, Course Director | Ellen Fitzpatrick, M.D. | Orthopaedic Surgery |
Skin and Musculoskeletal Systems, Health Systems Science Pillar, Course Director | Rachael Lucatorto, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Discipline Leaders organize their discipline content across the entirety of the curriculum. They collaborate with course directors, thread leaders, and one another to ensure the discipline content is appropriately integrated and spans each educational phase. Discipline Leaders are the primary instructors for their discipline content.
Discipline | Faculty | Department(s) |
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Anatomy | Hana Anderson, Ph.D. | Internal Medicine, Cell Biology and Human Anatomy |
Biochemistry (co) | Viharkumar Patel, MD | Pathology and Laboratory Science |
Biochemistry (co) | Colleen Sweeney, Ph.D. | Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine |
Bioethics | Lauren Gaffaney, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Cardiology | Surabhi Atreja, M.D. | Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine |
Clinical Skills (co) | Paul Cheng, M.D. | Anesthesiology and Chronic Pain Medicine |
Clinical Skills (co) | Alicia Gonzalez-Flores, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Clinical Skills (co) | Sarah Herrman, MD | Internal Medicine |
Clinical Skills (co) | Jessica Witkowski, M.D. | Pediatrics |
Clinical Skills in the Clerkship Phase | Lucy Shi, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Dermatology | Maija Kiuru, M.D., Ph.D. | Dermatology |
Endocrinology | Polly F. Teng, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Gastroenterology | Jeffrey Ko, M.D. | Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology |
Genetics | Hana Anderson, Ph.D. | Internal Medicine, Cell Biology and Human Anatomy |
Health Equity (co) | Erynne Faucett, M.D. | Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery |
Health Equity (co) | Mary Kathryn Orsulak, M.D., M.P.H., M.S. | Family Medicine |
Health Systems Science (co) | Anne Flynne, M.D. | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Health Systems Science (co) | Jeffrey Hoch, Ph.D. | Public Health Sciences |
Health Systems Science (co) | Karnjity Johl, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Health Systems Science (co) | Richard Kravitz, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Health Systems Science (co) | Rachael Lucatorto, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Health Systems Science (co) | Juliana Melo, M.D., M.S.C.S. | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Health Systems Science (co) | Ulfat Shaikh, M.D., M.P.A., M.S. | Pediatrics |
Hematology | Anjlee Mahajan, M.D. | Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology |
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Immunology | Barbara Shacklett, Ph.D. | Medical Microbiology and Immunology |
Microbiology | Stuart Cohen, M.D. | Internal Medicine, Medical Microbiology |
Musculoskeletal Systems | Barton Wise, M.D., M.S. | Orthopaedic Surgery, Internal Medicine |
Nephrology (co) | Shubha Ananthakrishnan, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Nephrology (co) | Lavjay Butani, M.D., M.A.C.M. | Pediatrics |
Neuroanatomy | Henry Ho, Ph.D. | Cell Biology and Human Anatomy |
Neuroscience (co) | Ryan Martin, M.D. | Neurology |
Neuroscience (co) | Jeffrey Vitt, M.D. | Neurology |
Nutrition | Daniel Okamoto, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Obstetrics and Gynecology | Melody Ho, M.D., M.P.H. | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Ophthalmology | Jeffrey Ma, M.D. | Ophthalmology |
Otolaryngology | Lane Squires, M.D. | Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery |
Pathology | Elham Vali Betts, M.D. | Pathology and Laboratory Medicine |
Pediatrics | Alexis Toney, M.D. | Pediatrics |
Pharmacology (co) | Elva Diaz, Ph.D. | Pharmacology |
Pharmacology (co) | Heike Wulff, Ph.D. | Pharmacology |
Physiology | Gerald Zavorksy, Ph.D. | Physiology and Membrane Biology |
Point of Care Ultrasound (co) | Sabastian Hernandez, MD | Emergency Medicine |
Point of Care Ultrasound (co) | Sarah Medeiros, M.D., M.P.H. | Emergency Medicine |
Procedural Skills | Paul Frank, M.D. | Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine |
Psychiatry | Jason Roof, M.D. | Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences |
Pulmonology | Nicholas Stollenwerk, M.D. | Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine |
Radiology | Maryam Shahrzard, M.D. | Radiology |
Longitudinal Clinical Experience (co) | Katie Christiansen, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Longitudinal Clinical Experience (co) | Lucy Shi, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Urology | Thenappan Chandrasekar, M.D. | Urology |
Thread Leaders organize thread content across the entirety of the curriculum. They collaborate with course directors, discipline leaders, and one another to ensure the thread content is appropriately integrated and incorporated over each educational phase. Thread Leaders might participate in the instruction of the thread content, but most often it is taught by course directors and discipline leaders.
Thread | Faculty |
Department |
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Behavioral Health | Jesse Koskey, M.D. | Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences |
Care for Vulnerable Populations | Serena Yang, M.D., M.P.H. | Pediatrics |
Diagnostic Medicine | Allen Bryan, M.D., Ph.D. | Medical Microbiology and Immunology |
Pain Medicine | Naileshni Singh, M.D. | Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine |
Preventive Medicine | Brandee Waite, M.D. | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
Stages of Life (co) | Grace Amadi, M.D. | Family and Community Medicine |
Stages of Life (co) | Lavjay Butani, M.D., M.A.C.M. | Pediatrics |
Areas of Scholarly Concentration (ASC) are optional longitudinal elective experiences that include academic modules and projects for interested students. Mentors for the ASC create student learning communities that span the duration of medical education. The mentors collaborate with other School of Medicine educational leaders and committees to develop topical content and guide students on special projects.
Area of Scholarly Concentration | Faculty Mentor | Department(s) |
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Global Health (co) | Angel Desai, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Global Health (co) | Michael Wilkes, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Health Care Advocacy and Policy | Juliana Melo, M.D., M.S.C.S. | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Medical Education | Emily Andrada-Brown, M.D. | Emergency Medicine |
Quality Improvement | Ulfat Shaikh, M.D., M.P.H., M.S. | Pediatrics |
Research | Laura Kair, M.D., M.A.S. | Pediatrics |
Individual problem-based learning (PBL) facilitators lead a group of 6-8 students throughout the pre-clerkship phase of their learning. In PBL, students study a case, select learning objectives, identify and assess appropriate resources for relevant information, and teach one another the learned content. This active learning approach strengthens student communication and professionalism skills. PBL Facilitators help guide group sessions using cases and provide student feedback on their teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills.
I-EXPLORE Role | Faculty | Department(s) |
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Problem Based Learning Facilitator and Program Lead | Maya Evans, M.D. | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
Problem Based Learning Facilitator | Mustafa Ansari, M.D. | Neurology |
Problem Based Learning Facilitator | Joanna Baginski, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Problem Based Learning Facilitator | William Benko, M.D. | Neurology |
Problem Based Learning Facilitator | Emmanuel Boateng, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Problem Based Learning Facilitator | Celia Chang, M.D. | Pediatrics |
Problem Based Learning Facilitator | Jeremy Chien, Ph.D. | Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine |
Problem Based Learning Facilitator | Frank Chuang, Ph.D. | Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine |
Problem Based Learning Facilitator | Amy George, M.D. | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Problem Based Learning Facilitator | Nisa Hatami, M.D. | Internal Mediine |
Problem Based Learning Facilitator | David Hessl, Ph.D. | Psychiatry |
Problem Based Learning Facilitator | Imran Khan, Ph.D. | Pathology and Laboratory Medicine |
Problem Based Learning Facilitator | Armaiti Mody, M.D. | Pediatrics |
Problem Based Learning Facilitator | Sean Munoz, M.D. | Pediatrics |
Problem Based Learning Facilitator | Stephen Noctor, Ph.D. | Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences |
Problem Based Learning Facilitator | Viharkumar Patel, M.D. | Pathology |
Problem Based Learning Facilitator | Archana Reddy, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Problem Based Learning Facilitator | Resmi Ravindran, Ph.D. | Pathology and Laboratory Medicine |
Problem Based Learning Facilitator | Sumathi Sankaran-Walters, M.B.B.S., Ph.D. | Medical Microbiology and Immunology |
Each clerkship has two Clerkship Directors who collaborate on course design, administration, implementation, communication, didactic instruction, required clinical experiences, and assessments. Clerkship Directors execute the clinical course seven (7) times each academic year, often working with regional clinical affiliates for diversified student experiences.
Clerkship | Faculty | Department(s) |
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Clerkship Intersession Course (co) | Colleen Sweeney, Ph.D. | Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine |
Clerkship Intersession Course (co) | Paul Frank, M.D. | Emergency Medicine |
Clerkship Intersession Course (co) | Richard Kravitz, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Family and Community Medicine (co) | Elizabeth Magnan, M.D., Ph.D. | Family and Community Medicine |
Family and Community Medicine (co) | Kris Srinivasan, M.D. | Family and Community Medicine |
Internal Medicine (co) | Lauren Damon, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Internal Medicine (co) | Kristen Kelley, M.D., M.A.S. | Internal Medicine |
Internal Medicine (co) | Shaheen Najafi, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
OB/GYN (co) | Jocylen Glassberg, M.D. | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
OB/GYN (co) | Nicole Economou, M.D. | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Pediatrics (co) | Eric Crossen, M.D. | Pediatrics |
Pediatrics (co) | Alexis Toney, M.D. | Pediatrics |
Psychiatry (co) | Lorin Scher, M.D. | Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences |
Psychiatry (co) | Andres Sciolla, M.D. | Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences |
Psychiatry (co) | Alexis Rosvall, M.D. | Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences |
Surgery (co) | Ho Phan, M.D. | Surgery |
Surgery (co) | Jonathan Pierce, M.D. | Surgery |
In the Post-Clerkship phase students participate in a required advanced clinical clerkship and acting internships within neurology, emergency medicine, and an intensive care unit. Student select additional elective courses to span this 65 week period.
Course | Faculty | Department(s) |
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Emergency Medicine Acting Internship and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Acting Internship (co-Course Director) | Russell Jones, M.D. | Emergency Medicine |
Emergency Medicine Acting Internship and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Acting Internship (co-Course Director) | Leland Bourdon, M.D. | Emergency Medicine |
Cardiology Intensive Care Unit Acting Internship | Surabhi Atreja, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Medicine Intensive Care Unit Acting Internship | Bradley Sanville, M.D. | Internal medicine |
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Acting Internship | Kara Kuhn-Riordan, M.D. | Pediatrics |
Neurology Intensive Care Unit Acting Internship | Lara Zimmermann, M.D. | Neurosurgery |
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Acting Internship | Jessica Signoff, M.D. | Pediatrics |
Trauma Intensive Care Unit Acting Internship | Sawyer Smith, M.D. | Surgery |
Neurology Advanced Clinical Clerkship | Norika Malhaldo-Chang, M.D. | Neurology |
Course Director for Transition to Residency (co) | Lauren Damon, M.D. | Internal Medicine |
Course Director for Transition to Residency (co) | Maisa Siddique, M.D. | Emergency Medicine |