Mission

Staff members in the Office of Consultation and Research in Medical Education (OCRME) provide a broad range of services to support medical education and scholarship. These services include:

  • Research and evaluation
  • Curriculum design
  • Teacher development for faculty and residents

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Events

Skills for Educators Workshop: Coaching for the Health Professions

Friday, March 6, 2026 8:30am to 11:30am
University of Iowa Health Care University Campus
Join us to explore different models for coaching in health professions education, why coaching works, and how you can incorporate coaching practices into your teaching.

Skills for Educators Workshop: AI in Medical Education

Friday, April 17, 2026 8:30am to 11:30am
University of Iowa Health Care University Campus

Artificial intelligence is changing the practice of medicine, but how is it impacting medical education? In this session, participants will explore the ethics of using AI, required competencies for AI use, and innovative ways to use AI in teaching and educational scholarship.

Skills for Educators Workshop: Medical Improv

Friday, May 8, 2026 8:30am to 11:30am
University of Iowa Health Care University Campus
This interactive workshop will explore how improvisational theatre principles can enhance clinical communication skills.