Announcing the CEDAR Community Blog Inaugural Editorial Review Board
We are pleased to announce the inaugural members of our Saint Louis University School of Medicine Center for Educator Development, Advancement, and Research (CEDAR) community blog editorial review board!
Their service on the CEDAR community blog editorial review board will support our goal to foster ongoing connectedness and showcase the expertise of our medical and biomedical educator community.
Inaugural Editorial Review Board Members
Kristina Dzara, Ph.D., M.M.Sc. (Editor-in-Chief)
Kristina Dzara, Ph.D., M.M.Sc. (Editor-in-Chief) is associate professor of family and community medicine, assistant dean for scholarly teaching and learning, and director of the Center for Educator Development, Advancement, and Research at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Kristina’s areas of professional interest include educator development, curriculum development, and educational scholarship. Kristina can be found on Twitter or LinkedIn or contacted via email.
Fred R. Buckhold III, M.D.
Fred R. Buckhold III, M.D. is professor of internal medicine and program director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at SSM Health and the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Fred's areas of professional interest include the redesign of resident experiences, and resident assessment and outcomes. Fred can be found on Twitter or LinkedIn or contacted via email.
Tara Ernst, Ph.D.
Tara Ernst, Ph.D., is the senior education specialist at SSM Health and the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Tara’s areas of professional interest include curriculum development, professional development, and qualitative research methods. Tara can be found on LinkedIn or contacted via email.
Aidan Ruth, Ph.D.
Aidan Ruth, Ph.D. is assistant professor in the Center for Anatomical Science and Education at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Aidan's areas of professional interest include humanism in anatomy education, pre-professional anatomy outreach, and metacognitive training. Aidan can be found on Twitter or contacted via email.
Keniesha Thompson, M.D., M.S., FACP, FHM
Keniesha Thompson, M.D., M.S., FACP, FHM is associate professor of internal medicine and assistant dean of student affairs at SSM Health and the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Keniesha’s areas of professional interest include quality improvement, career discernment, and the support of learners from disadvantaged backgrounds. Keniesha can be found on LinkedIn or contacted via email.
Kirti Veeramachaneni, B.S.
Kirti Veeramachaneni, B.S. is a medical student (Class of 2026) at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Kirti’s areas of professional interest include assessment and evaluation of clinical trainees, interprofessional education, and humanities and medical education. Kirti can be found on LinkedIn or contacted via email.
Our peer-reviewed CEDAR community blog will launch in early 2024 and feature evidence-based posts championing scholarly teaching and learning practices, authored by Saint Louis University School of Medicine faculty, staff, and trainees. Those interested in contributing to our CEDAR community blog should contact Editor-in-Chief Kristina Dzara, Ph.D., M.M.Sc. via email.