Brian Catlin

Brian Catlin is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medical Education at Dartmouth College's Geisel School of Medicine, where he has taught for 28 years following a career in general surgery. Affiliated with the Department of Medical Education, he contributes to foundational medical curricula and innovative teaching methodologies.

His educational background includes:

• AB from Harvard College (1961)
• BMS from Dartmouth Medical School (1964)
• MD from Harvard Medical School (1966)

Dr. Catlin's expertise spans Anatomy subfields including Surgical, Neuroanatomy, Microscopic, and Pathologic Anatomy, alongside General Surgery and Pathology. He pioneered "flipped" classroom techniques and small-group pedagogy to enhance medical education, focusing on hands-on clinical skill development.

He mentors second-year students in the On Doctoring Course for physical examination proficiency and guides learners across multiple domains. His teaching portfolio includes Human Anatomy & Embryology, Cells, Tissues & Organs (Histology), Neuroscience and Neuroanatomy, and General Pathology.