AWOME Leadership Team
Augusta Webster, MD, Office of Medical Education
Named after a prestigious woman in American medicine, the Augusta Webster, MD, Office of Medical Education (AWOME) is the heart of the medical school and a hub for many student activities. AWOME is charged with supporting students and faculty of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, including the academic, personal, and professional development of Feinberg medical students. Our faculty and staff provide guidance for achieving academic excellence and career development opportunities for medical student research programs, and serve as the liaison for a wide range of student support services, such as financial aid and student health services. For the centrally managed components of the curriculum, we provide logistical assistance to students and faculty, educational materials, and identification of resources for faculty development. We also support a wide range of extra-curricular programs and events to enhance the educational goals of our students. We strive to provide an open, caring and inviting environment where every medical student and faculty member is always welcome.
We are part of the Department of Medical Education, the department that centralizes much of the educational programming, innovation, and scholarship at Feinberg and its affiliated institutions.
Sandra Sanguino, MD, MPH
Sandra Sanguino, MD, MPH, is senior associate dean for Medical Education and associate professor of Pediatrics. She is a general pediatrician and sees patients with pediatric residents in their primary care clinic.
Kathryn Hufmeyer, MD
Kathryn Hufmeyer, MD, is associate dean for curriculum and associate professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine.
Eli E. Zimmerman, MD
Eli E. Zimmerman, MD, is associate dean for student affairs and associate professor, Neurology (Stroke and Vascular Neurology).
Robert Brannigan, MD
Robert Brannigan, MD, professor of Urology, is the assistant director of Student Affairs. He works closely with Sandra Sanguino to address issues medical students face and help with career planning.
John Franklin, MD, MSc, MA
John Franklin, MD, MSc, MA, is a professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences with secondary appointments in Surgery and Medical Humanities and Bioethics. He also serves as associate dean for Health Equity and Student Support.
Khalilah Gates, MD
Khalilah Latrece Gates, MD, is the assistant dean of Learning and Academic Performance and assistant professor of Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care) and Medical Education.
Ike Okwuosa, MD
Ike Okwuosa, MD, is an assistant dean of Medical Education and assistant professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology.
David Salzman, MD, MEd
David Salzman, MD, is an assistant professor of Emergency Medicine and Medical Education. He also serves as the director of simulation for undergraduate medical education.
Celia O'Brien, PhD
Celia O’Brien, PhD, is an assistant professor of Medical Education and the assistant dean for Program Evaluation and Accreditation.
Brigid M. Dolan, MD, MEd
Brigid M. Dolan, MD, MEd, is associate professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics) and Medical Education and AWOME's Assistant Dean for Assessment.
Yusra R. Cheema, MD
Yusra R. Cheema, MD, is an assistant professor of Medicine (Nephrology and Hypertension) and Phase 1B director.
Robyn Bockrath, MD,MEd
Robyn Bockrath, ME, MEd, is an assistant professor of Pediatrics (Hospital-Based Medicine) and Medical Education, as well as the Phase 1A director.