Adam Wilson

Adam Wilson, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology at Rush Medical College, Rush University. He serves as the Director of Anatomy Education, playing a key leadership role in shaping anatomy curricula. His research is centered on educational measurement and evaluation, with a focus on psychometrics, assessment development, and program evaluation in medical and health sciences education.

Wilson holds a PhD from Indiana University School of Medicine with a doctoral minor in education. His research interests include:

• Educational measurement and psychometrics
• Test and instrument validation
• Meta-analysis of educational interventions
• Virtual versus traditional anatomy teaching methods
• Diversity and representation in anatomy education
• Faculty and student assessment

His recent publications reflect a strong trend in meta-analytic and systematic reviews of educational practices, particularly in anatomy and medical education. His work often evaluates the efficacy of teaching innovations such as educational escape rooms, virtual microscopy, and student-centered learning. He also investigates broader issues like faculty benefits, parental leave policies, and representation gaps in anatomy textbooks.

Notable scientific contributions include co-authoring journal-recommended guidelines for survey-based research and systematic reviews in anatomy education. He has also led studies on assessment response rates, uncertainty tolerance, and the ongoing shortage of anatomy educators.

Wilson actively mentors students and has advised graduate and medical students such as Courtney Lloyd, Jessica Byram, and Ramin Chitsaz. He leads the Laboratory of Adam B. Wilson, PhD, and has received research funding, including an award from the American Academy of Physician Assistants. His work is widely published in journals like Anatomical Sciences Education, Medical Education, and Clinical Anatomy.