Senior Associate Dean of CU Dental Receives Prestigious Fellowship from ELAM Program

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Aurora, Colorado (June 27, 2022) – The Hedwig van Ameringen The Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM®) Program has announced its class of 2022-2023 Fellows, including University of Colorado School of Dentistry Tracy de Peralta, DMD, PhD, MclinEd.

De Peralta is Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Innovation and Associate Professor at CU SDM. She is part of the school’s strategic leadership team and is currently leading preparations for accreditation. An award-winning educator, de Peralta has studied, practiced and taught around the world. His research has been published on a variety of topics, ranging from student engagement and clinical skills to biological considerations in restorative dentistry. Most recently, its expertise in digital education and innovation helped the school be recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2021-2024.

Upon acceptance, de Peralta said, “The ELAM scholarship is an incredible opportunity for me to learn, develop and sharpen my leadership skills with the aim of promoting the existing quality in university programs, as well as advance positive changes for the benefit of future health. science education.”

The ELAM program, hosted by Drexel University College of Medicine, prepares female faculty for leadership positions in the schools of medicine, dentistry, public health, and pharmacy. This is a one-year, part-time fellowship with coaching, networking, and mentorship opportunities to develop the leadership skills needed in today’s complex healthcare environment.

“The [fellows] are exceptional leaders capable of effecting critical systemic change in their institutions,” ELAM Executive Director Nancy D. Spector, MD, said in a statement. “The need for the highest quality leaders in academic health care has never been greater, and we are doing everything we can to help meet that need by providing exceptional and innovative leadership training. for women.”

With more than 1,200 program alumni in various leadership positions at academic health centers in the United States and Canada, the program continues to make an impact on the advancement of women in medicine.

“Bringing together communities of learning, teaching, and practice within the health sciences promotes diversity of thought and perspective, ultimately enhancing existing and future values ​​for productive collaboration of health science disciplines. health in the future.

– ELAM Scholar Tracy de Peralta, DMD, PhD, MClinEd

As part of the program, fellows carry out an institutional action project that addresses an important need or priority. De Peralta is developing an initiative called Education Studio in collaboration with CU SDM Dean Denise Kassebaum, DDS, MS, and CU Anschutz Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives and Professor Laura Borgelt, PharmD, MBA.

“Our mission in Education Studio is to collaboratively examine shared research questions and methodologies in gathering evidence for best practices in clinical education at the Anschutz Medical Campus and around the world,” said de Peralta. “I am very proud to report that with the success of our first Education Studio event, many have expressed interest in collaborating on educational research projects based on topics sparked by Education Studio. To this end, Education Network will be a framework for Education Studio participants to expand their opportunities to work together to research evidence on best practices in health science teaching and learning.

Kassebaum is delighted to support and work with de Peralta in this endeavor. “Our school is proud to be a leader in innovation in dental education. Dr. de Peralta brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will only grow with this amazing ELAM scholarship opportunity. The early success of Education Studio is a testament to the creative ideas and thoughtful execution that Dr. de Peralta is capable of producing.

For developments on future Education Studio events and topics, visit https://www.cuanschutz.edu/offices/strategic-initiatives/digital-learning/education-studio.

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About University of Colorado School of Dentistry:

The only dental school located in the Rocky Mountain region, the University of Colorado School of Dentistry is a leader in innovation. The school offers five incredible dental programs, including three residencies and eight clinics on the Anschutz Medical Campus. Students learn in all dimensions, from virtual reality to the real world. The school offers interprofessional experience, research activities and patient care. Patients can get quality care from our esteemed faculty, staff, and students.

About the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus:

The University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and healthcare. The campus includes the University of Colorado’s health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked hospitals that treat more than 2 million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, together we provide life-changing treatment, patient care, professional training and conduct world-class research fueled by more than $500 million in research grants. For more information, visit https://www.cuanschutz.edu.

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