Our educational mission includes teaching graduate students and undergraduates, as well as medical, dental, and other health care professionals.
The microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics department teaches a wide variety of courses, including those required for a microbiology minor.
Several of our faculty have been recognized as "Master Teachers" for their excellence and innovation in teaching.
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Excellence in Medical Education Award
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Brian Higgins, PhD, has received the Excellence in Medical Education award four times.
- Leadership (2018)
- Outstanding Teaching Contribution (2016)
- Educational Innovation and Curriculum Development (2015)
- Faculty Development in Education (2015)
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Sarah D'Orazio, PhD, has received the Excellence in Medical Education award four times.
- Teaching (2020)
- Mentorship (2020)
- Development (2021)
- Innovation (2021)
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Brian Stevenson, PhD, has received the Excellence in Medical Education award two times.
- Teaching (2020)
- Mentorship (2020)
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Carol Pickett, PhD, has received the Excellence in Medical Education Award for Innovation (2014).