EDO Members

Dr. Richard Tiberius has a Ph.D. in Applied Psychology from the University of Toronto. He is the director of the Educational Development Office in the Department of Medical Education and professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at University of Miami School of Medicine where he collaborates with medical faculty in designing and conducting educational research and faculty development activities. His scholarly work and consulting practice focuses on the improvement of the teaching and learning process, especially the role of the teacher-student relationship in learning. He has authored numerous journal articles, book chapters and books in US, Canadian, and British journals, and has conducted workshops and lectured throughout North America and Europe.

Dr. Chi Zhang has a Ph.D. in Technical Education from the Louisiana State University. He is the director of program evaluation in the Department of Medical Education, University of Miami School of Medicine where he develops and conducts evaluations for courses/modules, junior and senior clerkships, and other educational programs in the medical school. He collaborates with medical faculty as a consultant in research methodology and statistical analyses. His scholarly work includes assessment of accountability of educational programs and student learning styles. He has authored numerous journal articles and has presented papers at national and regional conferences.

Dr. Monica Harris-Broome is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, and a Fellow in the American College of Physicians. She earned her Medical Degree from the University of Miami. She is a Fellow in the Masters Program in Medical Education and collaborates with the director of the Educational Development Office in the Department of Medical Education, University of Miami School of Medicine. Her specialty is Internal Medicine, for which she has received recognition and accolades from colleagues and patients. She was the Founder and former Medical Director of the Women's Veterans Health Program, Hampton Veterans Medical Center. Her scholarly work includes participation in a National Summit on Women's Veterans Health Issues, and presentations at national training and planning meetings, seminars, and symposia. She has experience in program development and physician training and serves on the American College of Physicians Legislative Action Program for Health Care Reform.

Valerie Velez is the Senior Staff Assistant for the office of Teaching and Learning, Department of Educational Development at the University of Miami School of Medicine. She provides clerical support for the staff and faculty members of EDO.  She also provides support for the doctoring course administered by Drs. Ann Flipse and Alex Mechaber. Her office is in room 2151.  Valerie is currently pursuing an Associates Degree at Miami Dade College, and is planning to attend The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida.
(305) 243-6499
 

Advisory Council:

 Dr. Monica Broome, research fellow, EDO
 Dr. Jeffrey Broscoe, Pediatrics
 Dr. Ana Campo, Psychiatry
 Dr. Ron Clark, Anatomy
 Dr. Ann Flipse, Medicine
 Dr. Barry Issenberg, Assistant Dean for Research in Medical Education
 Dr. Robert W. Keane, Physiology/Biophysics
 Dr. Alex Mechaber, General Internal Medicine
 Dr. Mark O’Connell, Senior Associate Dean of Education (ex officio)
 Dr. Miques Paniagua, Internal Medicine (Geriatrics)
 Dr. Laurence Sands, Pediatrics
 Dr. Penny Tenzer, Family Medicine
 Dr. Yolangel Hernandez-Suarez, Obstetrics & Gynecology
 Dr. Chi Zhang, Director of Program Evaluation

Updated Aug 24, 2004
Department of Medical Education
University of Miami School of Medicine
P.O. Box 016960 (R-53)
Miami, Florida 33101
Phone 305-243-7482
Fax: 305-243-7483