MISSION & OBJECTIVES

Curriculum Development

• To stimulate and inform discussions of the objectives and methods of medical education for the purpose of continuous improvement.
• To coordinate curricular scheduling, audiovisual equipment requests, and space utilization on campus for medical student education.
• To coordinate and staff the ongoing planning, implementation, and evaluation of the interdisciplinary components of the medical student curriculum.

Instructional Technology

• To assist faculty in identifying appropriate technologies for instruction.
• To collaborate with faculty members in the design and acquisition of computer based software and
• World Wide Web applications for basic science and clinical instruction.
• To coordinate the planning and acquisition of computer and multimedia technology in support of education.

Faculty Development

• To assist faculty members, fellows, residents, and students in enhancing and developing skills as teachers and educational leaders.
• To focus attention on the importance of excellence in teaching within the mission of the UCLA School of Medicine.

Research and Evaluation

• To conduct research in collaboration with faculty that will contribute to an improved understanding of the process and outcomes of medical education.
• To coordinate and staff the evaluation of courses and teaching for feedback to departments, course chairs, and the Medical Education Committee.