Geisinger College of Health Sciences Vice Provost Returns to Harvard Macy Institute’s Faculty Members News June 9, 2025 Michelle Schmude, EdD, MBA, vice provost for enrollment management and a professor of medical education, recently returned to the faculty of Harvard Macy Institute’s (HMI) Program for Educators in Health Professions, which she joined in 2018. Based in Boston, the HMI Program for Educators in Health Professions is a professional development program designed to enhance the skills and expertise of health care professionals as educators. It aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively teach and lead in the evolving landscape of medical education. Dr. Schmude has long been active in the HMI, helping to develop and share strategies for cultivating professionalism in medical students. A focus on professionalism is proven to protect future doctors from burnout and help them deliver compassionate care. “The most meaningful professional development experience of my career has been as a scholar and faculty member in the HMI’s Program for Educators in Health Professions,” Dr. Schmude said. “I’m grateful to Dr. William Iobst, who encouraged me to attend HMI in 2017, and to Dr. Elizabeth Armstrong, the founder of HMI, and her team, who welcomed me into this exceptional community of educators. I’m thankful to Drs. William Jeffries and Julie Byerley for their continued support. Finally, I’m fortunate to have made lifelong friends through HMI who encourage, support and inspire me daily.” In her return to the Institute, Dr. Schmude will focus on serving in: Project Group, faculty co-lead and facilitator Journal Club, faculty co-lead and facilitator Microteaching Group, faculty co-lead and facilitator HMI World Café: Ongoing professional advancement for mid-career and senior educators, faculty facilitator Scholar ePoster session, facilitator She will also co-present an elective session, Communication Styles: Examining Our Assumptions. The session will examine 4 different communication styles that affect interactions. Learners will explore their communication style and examine the domains of emotional intelligence. In addition, the session uses small group work to help learners understand diverse communication styles and effectively communicate with their peers using emotional intelligence.
