The department of Health Sciences Education formed when the campus grew to include Year 1 curriculum. It merged with the department of Pathology in 2020. The department focus is on medical education with primary focus on the Phase 1 curriculum as well as a number of electives for the Phase 2 curriculum.

Led by department head, Dr. Jessi Hanks, our department consists of volunteer faculty members from the Peoria medical community, part-time faculty, and full-time faculty members. We share an unwavering commitment to excellence in education, service, and research. Our commitment to serving the medical community is consistent with the mission of UIC; by providing “access to excellence” for students and patients. The department’s faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering the development of our students.

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The department will be recognized as leaders in medical education and scholarship. The department is committed to creating a progressive student centered learning environment that integrates basic, social and clinical sciences toward the development of exemplary healthcare providers.

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