Megan M. Palmer, PhD

Bio

Megan M. Palmer PhD, is Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development at the Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine. Dr. Palmer is also vice chair for education and faculty development and associate professor and vice chair of academic affairs in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the IU School of Medicine. Further, Megan is an associate professor of higher education in the IU School of Education – Bloomington. In her senior associate dean position, Megan supports faculty in teaching, promotion and tenure, orientation, work–life integration, and other aspects of faculty life. Her research focuses on college teaching, medical education, faculty development, and the experience of faculty. Megan teaches a wide range of courses including, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, College Teaching and Learning, and Introduction to College and University Administration. She holds a PhD from Indiana University, MS from Colorado State University, and BA from University of St. Thomas (MN).