Douglas McHugh, Ph.D
Professor of Medical Sciences
Assistant Dean for the Foundational Science Curriculum
Douglas McHugh, Ph.D
Professor of Medical Sciences
Assistant Dean for the Foundational Science Curriculum
Dr. McHugh is Assistant Dean for the Foundational Sciences Curriculum and Professor of Medical Sciences at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine.
His teaching responsibilities include: coaching for adaptive learning, pharmacology, neuroscience, physiology, cell biology, biostatistics, critical appraisal of scientific literature, and responsible research practice.
Education Scholarship Interests: Asynchronous & Blended Learning; Competency-based Learning; Self-regulated Learning; Active Learning; Visual Design – Teaching Interactions; Multimedia – Teaching Interactions; Spaced Learning Algorithms & Electronic Flashcard Technology; Intrinsic Motivation & Learner Engagement; Educational Topography.
Noteworthy Awards & Nominations:
2023 - Outstanding Capstone Mentor Award Nominee, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University
2021 - Outstanding Capstone Mentor Award Nominee, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University
2020 - Outstanding Capstone Mentor Award Nominee, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University
2019 - Excellence in Medical Education, North East Group on Educational Affairs (NEGEA).
2018 - Outstanding Capstone Mentor Award Nominee,Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University
2014 - Excellence in Teaching Award, Center for Excellence in Teaching & Service to Students, Quinnipiac University.
2012 - Student Choice Awards Nomination for Outstanding Faculty Members, Indiana University.
His teaching responsibilities include: coaching for adaptive learning, pharmacology, neuroscience, physiology, cell biology, biostatistics, critical appraisal of scientific literature, and responsible research practice.
Education Scholarship Interests: Asynchronous & Blended Learning; Competency-based Learning; Self-regulated Learning; Active Learning; Visual Design – Teaching Interactions; Multimedia – Teaching Interactions; Spaced Learning Algorithms & Electronic Flashcard Technology; Intrinsic Motivation & Learner Engagement; Educational Topography.
Noteworthy Awards & Nominations:
2023 - Outstanding Capstone Mentor Award Nominee, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University
2021 - Outstanding Capstone Mentor Award Nominee, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University
2020 - Outstanding Capstone Mentor Award Nominee, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University
2019 - Excellence in Medical Education, North East Group on Educational Affairs (NEGEA).
2018 - Outstanding Capstone Mentor Award Nominee,Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University
2014 - Excellence in Teaching Award, Center for Excellence in Teaching & Service to Students, Quinnipiac University.
2012 - Student Choice Awards Nomination for Outstanding Faculty Members, Indiana University.
Education
- BS, The University of Aberdeen
- MHPE, University of Michigan
- PHD, The University of Aberdeen
Organization
- Medicine
Office Location
- Medicine, Nursing, Health Sci 307K
Mail Drop
- NH-MED
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Experience
Quinnipiac University
Professor of Medical Sciences
North Haven, CT
2022 - Present
Quinnipiac University
Assistant Dean for the Foundational Sciences Curriculum
North Haven, CT
2021 - Present
Quinnipiac University
Associate Professor of Medical Sciences
North Haven, CT
2016 - 2022
Quinnipiac University
Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences
North Haven, CT
2012 - 2016
Indiana University
Visiting Assistant Professor & Assistant Scientist
Bloomington, IN
2011 - 2012
Indiana University
Adjunct Professor & Research Associate
Bloomington, IN
2010 - 2011