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.

Excellence in Medical Education Award

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)

Sarah D'Orazio, PhD, has received the Excellence in Medical Education award four times.
- Teaching (2020)
- Mentorship (2020)
- Development (2021)
- Innovation (2021)

Brian Stevenson, PhD, has received the Excellence in Medical Education award two times.
- Teaching (2020)
- Mentorship (2020)

Carol Pickett, PhD, has received the Excellence in Medical Education Award for Innovation (2014).