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Woodward Center for Excellence in Health Sciences Education

The Woodward Center for Excellence in Health Sciences Education offers a variety of programs designed to improve health sciences education and recognize great educators at Penn State College of Medicine.

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Mission and Vision

The vision of the Woodward Center is to be a community energized to grow together as educators and learners.

The mission of the Woodward Center is to cultivate excellence in Health Sciences Education.

The Woodward Center’s EdVenture program is funded through a generous gift from the estate of Grace Woodward, a longtime friend of Penn State University.

Center Resources

Explore programs, events and other resources from the Woodward Center.

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Programs and Events

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Awards

Meet the Team

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Susan Glod, MD, MEd

Director, Woodward Center for Excellence in Health Sciences Education

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Jeanine Beatty-Chadha, MEd

Curriculum and Educational Development Specialist,

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Rachel Casas, MD

Associate Professor, Medicine

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Paul Haidet, MD, MPH

Director of Medical Education Research, Penn State College of Medicine

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Robert Kennedy, MEd

Senior Instructional Designer,

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Lori Kovacs

Academic Program Coordinator,

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Britta Thompson, MS, PhD

Associate Dean for Student Assessment and Program Evaluation, Penn State College of Medicine

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