Improving outcomes through innovative training
Vice Dean's MessageDegree Programs
Our department drives the strategy behind the clinical professional training at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and its affiliated institutions. We ensure our students and trainees master clinical skills, succeed academically and are prepared for working and leading in 21st-century healthcare. Find out more about our philosophy by viewing some of our programs' pages.
Northwestern Simulation Program in Healthcare Communication
This program provides evidence-based communication skills training for Northwestern medical students, residents, fellows and faculty.
Happening at DME
Celebrating the MD Class of 2021
Feinberg celebrated the MD class of 2021 at the school’s 162nd commencement ceremony, which was held virtually this year through zoom on May 24.
Celebrating Feinberg’s 2023 Residency Match
Fourth-year students celebrated their residency matches and reflected on their Feinberg experience during Match Day.
Healy Receives Award
Kristine Healy, MPH, PA-C, assistant professor of Medical Education and associate director of Feinberg’s Physician Assistant (PA) Program, has received the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants’ (IAPA) Lifetime Achievement Award.
Med Ed Day Recognition
During this year’s Medical Education Day, winners of the John X. Thomas, Jr. Best Teachers of Feinberg Awards were announced, and faculty, staff, and students were recognized for developing innovative curriculum. See full list of awardees here. Read the news story about Medical Education Day here.
Faculty Recognition
Faculty mentoring and role modeling is a critical part of medical education. During the clerkship years, Feinberg students are asked to name faculty members who have demonstrated exemplary professionalism. During the 2021-22 academic year, over 148 faculty members received at least one nomination and 4 received four or more. Learn about available teaching opportunities.
Curriculum Highlights
Feinberg School of Medicine alum and incoming Internal Medicine chief resident Quentin Youmans, '15 MD, delivers a clinicopathologic conference on a complex patient with encephalitis. Part of the curriculum for Feinberg students includes a teaching selective. Learn more about how we’re preparing students to practice medicine and what defines our curriculum.
Feinberg Again Ranks Among Top Medical Schools in the Nation
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has been recognized as one of the best research-oriented medical schools in the nation, rising to 13th, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Five PA Students Awarded National Health Service Corp Scholarships
Five students in Feinberg’s Physician Assistant (PA) Program have been awarded scholarships from the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program. The program, awards academic scholarships to students pursuing primary healthcare training who commit to a minimum of two years of full-time service in geographic areas or healthcare facilities in the U.S. with limited access to healthcare services.
Lifelong Learning
Feinberg offers training for any point in a healthcare professional's career.
Northwestern Simulation
Take a photo tour of Northwestern Simulation, our state-of-the-art training facility for healthcare professionals at every level. Learn more about how simulation training improves the cognitive, technical and professional skills of healthcare providers.
Continuing Medical Education
We offer special programming for our faculty: lectures, conferences and educational programs designed to keep their knowledge, skills and professional performance up-to-date. Feinberg CME has a Accreditation with Commendation from the ACCME.
Residents and Fellows
Feinberg is a member institution of McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University's consortium. We contribute to McGaw's exceptional training experiences in a thriving academic environment and facilitate trainee research. Learn more about over 200 programs of specialization available through McGaw.
Faculty Development
Faculty educators are essential to the success of our programs. Find out more about how we work to support our leaders through the Feinberg Academy of Medical Educators. From online learning modules to frequent in-person lectures and workshops, we offer a wide variety of opportunities to help them build and share their skills.
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