The Morsani College of Medicine is continually transforming to provide the most innovative and interprofessional educational, research, and patient care experience for our students and future health care professionals. Through the coordinated efforts of the Department of Medical Education and strategic partnerships with leading hospitals and health care clinics, we are proud to be able to provide a more enriching educational experience throughout a wide range of academic programs. The DME’s faculty represent a group of dedicated physicians and leaders from vast and varied fields of expertise and cutting-edge research. I invite you to explore our educational programs, faculty profiles, and the teams that support the Department of Medical Education.

Bryan A. Bognar MD, MPH, FACP

Founding Chair | Department of Medical Education

Senior Associate Vice President of Student Success | USF Health

Vice Dean for Educational Affairs | Morsani College of Medicine

Professor of Internal Medicine

Our Team

The Office of Ethics, Leadership, and Professionalism (OELP) invites you to participate in a new Coach Training Program.

Effective coaching begins with thoughtful listening, meaningful questions, reflection, and a commitment to helping others recognize their strengths and possibilities. This foundational training will introduce participants to core coaching principles and skills that can support personal and professional development across our medical college community.

TRAINING DATE: Saturday, February 6, 2027; 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM at USF Main Campus

Deadline to Apply: Dec 4th 

Click here to apply!

At the 4th annual symposium explore how health professions educators can cultivate the uniquely human dimensions of learning in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. This will be an enriching day with concurrent workshops, poster presentations, and a showcasing of scholarly projects and creative expressions centered around our theme.

• Deadline to submit abstracts: December 5

• Registration opens in December

Click here for more information!

Medicine is full of transitions.

We invite you to submit a 5-7 minute spoken word story idea or poem for a live story-telling event celebrating reflection, connection, and the power of narrative medicine. 

Click here to register to attend as well as to perform!

• Define Learning Climate

• Explain how to communicate goals to learners; List the key approaches to promote understanding and retention

• Describe at least two teaching behaviors; Recognize the importance of promoting self-directed learning

Date: April 22nd & 23rd 2027

Location: USF Health Morsani College of Medicine | 560 Channelside Drive

Target Audience: Educators, Clinical Core Faculty, Residents, Fellows