Terry Wolpaw
Associate Professor
Associate Dean
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Case Western Reserve School of Medicine 10900 Euclid Ave., T-402
Cleveland, Ohio USA
Phone: 216 368-6986
Fax: 216 368-5125
Email: terry.wolpaw@case.edu
Education and Professional Experience:
Mount Holyoke College, B.A.
Case Western Reserve University, M.A. Speech Pathology
Case Western Reserve University, M.D
University Hospitals Cleveland, Int.Medicine Residency and Fellowship in Rheumatology, 1988 – 1993
University of Illinois at Chicago—8/02 began Master of Med. Educ. while on sabbatical 2002-2003
Speech Pathology positions prior to Medical School. Positions following medical training at Cleveland Clinic Foundation and since 1994 at Case Western Reserve University (University Hosp/VA Med.Ctr.)
Scholarly Interest:
I have focused on the importance of the learner, as opposed to the teacher, in optimizing ambulatory education. A Physician Scholar Educator Award from the American College of Rheumatology provided substantial salary support for three years and allowed me to develop as a physician educator. My research project looked at a learner-centered model of interaction in the physician office. In October 2002 a team of colleagues, including faculty and students, presented “SNAPPS: a learner-centered model for ambulatory education” at the CDIM meeting. I owe the final version and training video to the 2002 Macy program. My project group was instrumental in giving important feedback and encouragement. I completed testing the model in a randomized controlled study, have analyzed the data, and am now writing a resport of the study for my Master’s thesis. Because of my interest in developing learners along with faculty, I direct a faculty development program at Case School of Medicine that pairs teachers and students in a faculty development initiative.
Personal Background:
Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. I began my work in speech pathology but somehow could not see myself growing old with it. The importance of strong relationships with patients and interdisciplinary teams led me to medicine. In 1983, with two sons aged 2 and 3 ½ and a very supportive spouse, I begin medical school. A third son was born after 3rd year clerkships, and in 1993 I completed my training. Shortly after starting work as a rheumatologist, I was asked to become a physician educator. I participated in all levels of medical student education, including the basic science curriculum as well as clinical rotations. In August 2003 I began my current position as Associate Dean for Curricular Affairs. It is an enormous challenge and great privilege to work with the leaders at the School of Medicine. My husband and I are committed to Cleveland and to the family-centered life it has allowed, especially now as our children grow and our parents age.