Building a Robust Homegrown System for Curriculum Mapping (Building Better Curriculum) - November 17, 2021

This presentation will highlight the journey the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has navigated to transform the curriculum mapping process through automation. The curriculum mapping team will outline the infrastructure and mapping architecture to automate mapping to increase efficiency and accuracy. We will showcase our cloud-based mapping template interface and describe how we engaged faculty in the design and utility of the platform. Lastly, we will share best practices and the lessons we have learned as we continuously enhance the mapping process.

Please visit the AAMC Building Better Curriculum Webinars webpage for a complete list of future events and special programming.

Tracy Pritchard, PhD

Assistant Dean for Curriculum Support

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Tracy Pritchard, PhD is the Assistant Dean for Curriculum Support at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Tracy oversees the operations of the undergraduate medical education curriculum through the Office of Curriculum Support including course coordination, space management, curriculum mapping, learning management support, course evaluations, and administration of assessments.

Laurah Turner, PhD

Associate Dean for Artificial Intelligence and Educational Informatics, Assistant Professor of Medical Education, Assistant Professor of Biostatistics, Health Informatics and Data Sciences

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Dr. Laurah Turner serves as the Associate Dean for Artificial Intelligence and Educational Informatics and Assistant Professor in the Departments of Medical Education and Biostatistics, Health Informatics and Data Sciences at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. She is also the founder and director of 2-Sigma Labs.

Her research focuses on applying artificial intelligence and statistical techniques to enhance medical education, refine assessment methods, and address training disparities. Dr. Turner leads several innovative projects integrating AI into medical education, including systems AI Coaching, personalized learning platforms, and automated curriculum mapping tools.

She serves on the American Association of Medical Colleges Technical Advisory Committee on Artificial Intelligence in Admissions and Selection. Her work is supported by grants from the AMA, APCCMPD, CHEST, and ATS Medical Education Research Award.

Dr. Turner holds a PhD in Biological Anthropology from Indiana University, with extensive experience in statistics and human behavior. Her current research focuses on developing AI systems that enhance human capabilities in medical education while preserving essential human elements of physician training.

 She has published extensively in leading medical education journals and holds multiple patents pending for AI tools in medical education. Her work aims to democratize access to high-quality medical education through innovative AI applications while ensuring ethical implementation and educational integrity.

Seth Overla, MS

Data Analyst

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Seth Overla is a data analyst in the Office of Medical Education at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Seth specializes in the utilization of Learning Analytics to further improve Academic Medicine.

Pamela Baker, PhD

Associate Dean for Medical Education

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Dr. Baker brings to this collaboration more than twenty-five years of experience in curriculum design, assessment and faculty development. As associate dean for medical education, she oversees all aspects of the curriculum, assessment and daily operations. Most recently, she served as LEAD for a successful reaccreditation process.

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