Advancing Healthcare Through Education: Building the Health Care Workforce of Today and Beyond

Education is deeply woven into the mission and values of MaineHealth, forming the cornerstone of a thriving learning health system. The MaineHealth Department of Medical Education is central to MaineHealth’s efforts and commitment to fostering a culture of lifelong learning and excellence in healthcare. From innovative education programs and impactful partnerships to cutting-edge simulation and workforce initiatives, our work focuses on educating current and future health care providers while advancing health equity in the communities we serve.

In 2024, we celebrated numerous milestones, including:

• Partnerships that expand health care access in rural areas
• Groundbreaking advancements in learner evaluation through Objective Structured Clinical Evaluations (OSCEs)
• Increased opportunities for interprofessional collaboration

Additionally, our engagement efforts, such as humanities programming and wellness initiatives, highlight the holistic approach we take toward educating and supporting our learners and health care team members.

Through a few select stories, we are excited to showcase how our focus on education strengthens clinical training, supports equity and inclusion, and fosters meaningful collaboration across MaineHealth and beyond. As we look to the future, these initiatives reflect our dedication to building a healthier tomorrow through education, innovation, and partnership.

MaineHealth Medical Education By the Numbers

*Including 602 medical students, 347 medical residents and fellows, and 250 APP learners

An Increase in Programming and Participation

• Medical Student Learners – increased by 140 learners since 2023
• Hours of Simulation Offered – Increased by 700 hours since 2023
• Hours of approved credit hours by our Joint Accreditation team – Increased by 4,500 hours since 2023
• Library requests addressed – Increased by 651 requests since 2023

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