D. Michael Elnicki, MD

Dr. D. Michael Elnicki is a professor of medicine and Director, International Medical Education Programs, at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. As Director of International Medical Education Programs, he has been instrumental in constructing the curriculum for the Nazarbayev University School of Medicine in Kazakhstan. He has also worked with medical schools in Spain, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. At Pitt, he has served as a GIM section chief, Ambulatory Clerkship Director, a residency track director, and chair of the Academy of Master Educators. Nationally, he has served as chair of the AAMC’s Research in Medical Education (RIME) committee. He was President of the Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine (CDIM) and served on the Board of the Alliance in Academic Internal Medicine. He served on and chaired several committees for the National Board of Medical Examiners. He is involved in teaching and mentoring students, residents and fellows and has received numerous awards for both teaching and research in medical education.