Patricia S. O’sullivan EdD

Patricia S. O'Sullivan, EdD is Professor in the Department of Medicine and Director of Research and Development in Medical Education in the Center for Faculty Educators at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. She also holds an appointment as Professor in the Department of Surgery where she is the Endowed Chair of Surgical Education. She has over 35 years of experience in medical and health professions education. Her research focus is primarily in clinical education.

Her recent studies, initially funded by the Stemmler Fund of the National Board of Medical Examiners, concern the use of portfolios for assessment. Dr. O'Sullivan has served as the chair of the Research in Medical Education Program Planning Committee and the Research in Medical Education of the Association of American Medical Colleges who honored her with the Merrill Flair Award.

She also was vice-president of the Division for Professions Education of the American Educational Research Association where she is a Fellow. Dr. O'Sullivan has been involved with educational research with health professionals in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and health related professions.