Sally Santen

Dr. Sally Santen, M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Michigan and serves as the Assistant Dean of Educational Research and Quality Improvement. She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the Vanderbilt Peabody School of Education, where her dissertation focused on assessing professionalism in medical education. Dr. Santen's primary work involves curriculum development, student assessment, and evaluation, with research interests that include burnout, resiliency, and entrustment in medical training.In her course "Teaching and Assessing Clinical Skills" on Coursera, Dr. Santen shares her expertise in medical education, emphasizing effective methods for evaluating clinical competencies among students. Her contributions to the field have significantly impacted how medical education is approached, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and quality in training future healthcare professionals.