- Baljash (Josh) Cheema, MD
Assistant Professor, Medicine (Cardiology) - Kathryn K. Hufmeyer, MD
Associate Professor, Medicine (General Internal Medicine) - Yvonne C. Lee, MD, MMSc
Professor, Medicine (Rheumatology)
Education Committee
The Education Committee serves the DOM Fellowship training programs, Internal Medicine Residency program and the M3 and M4 Core Clerkships. Committee is made up of education and administrative leaders within the DOM that represent a broad range of education interests and involvement. These committees and their functions are overseen by:
- Aashish K Didwania, MD
Vice Chair, Education
John Sherman Appleman Professor of Medical Education - Jennifer Felten, MS
Associate Department Administrator
Director of Education Affairs
j-felten@northwestern.edu
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Curricular Needs Assessment Subcommittee
This committee’s purpose is to assess the evolving impact of artificial intelligence on medical education and learners; identify curricular needs and opportunities; communicate guidelines and best practices; and develop educational resources and curricula for faculty and learners.
- Stefanie Reiff, MD
Assistant Professor, Medicine (Hospital Medicine) - James McCauley Walter, MD
Associate Professor, Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care)
Transitions to Practice Subcommittee
The purpose of this committee is to equip fellows with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully navigate the transition to practice, and learn the basics of the business of medicine, in preparation for their early years as faculty.
- Michael P. Angarone, DO
Associate Professor, Medicine (Infectious Diseases) - Lourdes Diana Carandang
Administrator, Division of Infectious Diseases
ldc@northwestern.edu - Christine De Luca, MA, PMP
Administrator, Division of Cardiology
c-deluca@northwestern.edu
- Michelle Fletcher, MD
Assistant Professor, Medicine (Hospital Medicine) - Benjamin H. Freed, MD
Associate Professor, Medicine (Cardiology) - Leila Kia, MD
Associate Professor, Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Coordinator Support Subcommittee
Education Coordinators are integral to the success of our educational programs. This committee identifies opportunities to strengthen coordinator support, resources, and processes, enhancing their impact on their program and learners, as well as boosting their professional development.
- Bruce L. Henschen, MD, MPH
Associate Professor, Medicine (General Internal Medicine) - Clara J Schroedl, MD, MS
Associate Professor, Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care) - Juleen Morford
Administrator
Division of Nephrology & Hypertension
Feinberg Cardiovascular & Renal Research Institute
j-morford@northwestern.edu
- Saad Hussain (NM)
Residency Program Manager
saad.hussain1@nm.org - Kel Kennedy
Clerkship Program Coordinator
kelly.kennedy@northwestern.edu - Abbey Mastroianni, MPH
Education Coordinator
abbey.mastroianni@northwestern.edu