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The MD-MEd Joint-Degree Program at Vanderbilt University: Training Future Expert Medical Educators.

William M Sullivan¹, Jacob DeVolder, Monica Bhutiani

¹W.M. Sullivan is a fourth-year resident in internal medicine and pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.J. DeVolder is a second-year resident in internal medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.M. Bhutiani is an MD-MEd candidate, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Peabody College of Education and Human Development, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.K.W. Neal is codirector, Learning and Design Program, Peabody College of Education and Human Development, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.B.M. Miller is senior associate dean for health sciences education, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee.

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges

|July 27, 2017

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A novel dual-degree program allows medical students to earn both MD and Master of Education degrees, fostering early career development in medical education and scholarly pursuits.

Area of Science:

Medical Education
Higher Education Pedagogy

Background:

Limited scholarly pathways exist for medical students pursuing careers in medical education.
There is a need for formal training in educational principles for aspiring medical educators.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the establishment and outcomes of a novel dual-degree MD-MEd program.
To assess the program's effectiveness in preparing medical students for careers in medical education.

Main Methods:

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine partnered with Peabody College to create a 5-year dual-degree MD-MEd program.
The curriculum integrates general education principles with medical education contexts through coursework, independent studies, and capstone projects.

Main Results:

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The MD-MEd program demonstrates feasibility and equips graduates with educational competencies.
Graduates are prepared for early leadership roles in medical education, as evidenced by author experiences in curriculum reform.

Conclusions:

The MD-MEd joint-degree program is an innovative model for training future medical educators.
Further tracking of graduates will validate the program's long-term impact on medical education leadership and research.