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Lana Minshew, PhD

Lana M. Minshew, PhD

Assistant Professor in the Clinical Sciences Department in the School of Pharmacy

Locations

  • MCW Pharmacy School
    HRC H2600

Contact Information

Education

PhD, Learning Sciences and Psychological Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 2018
MEd, Educational Psychology, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 2012
BA, Education, Minor-Philosophy, University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX, 2006
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, CIPhER, Center for Innovative Pharmacy Education & Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Eshelman School of Pharmacy

Biography

Lana M. Minshew, PhD, is a learning scientist and educational researcher whose work explores the relationships between educational theory, teaching practices, and learning and cognition in health professions education. In addition, she also conducts scholarly work in support of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in health professions learning environments. Dr. Minshew began her career as a K-12 science educator in Houston, Texas. She completed her Master’s in Educational Psychology in 2012 from the University of Houston, and her Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Learning Sciences and Psychological Studies) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2018. Prior to joining MCW, Dr. Minshew completed a 3-year postdoctoral research fellowship with the Center for Innovative Pharmacy Education and Research (CIPhER) at the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy.

Research Areas of Interest

  • Cultural Competency
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Culturally Competent Care
  • Education
  • Education, Medical
  • Education, Medical, Undergraduate
  • Education, Pharmacy
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Qualitative Research
  • Teaching

Research Experience

  • Behavior Observation Techniques
  • Data Collection
  • Empirical Research
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Focus Groups
  • Interviews as Topic
  • Qualitative Research

Research Interests

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in education
  • Learning and Cognition in Health Professions Education
  • Teaching practices in the didactic and experiential learning environments
  • Exploring the use of educational theory in the health profession
  • Using qualitative and mixed methods to examine educational phenomena
  • Discourse and collaboration for teaching and learning

Publications

Publications of Lana Minshew PhD from the Faculty Collaboration Database