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Dr. Jeffrey Marchant is a Professor in the Department of Medical Education at Tufts University School of Medicine. He holds a PhD in Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology from Tufts University (1991) and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Rochester and Tufts University. His research focuses on corneal biology, intraocular pressure regulation, and innovative medical education methodologies. He has NIH-funded projects exploring biomaterials for corneal replacements and instructional technologies in anatomy/histology education.
Dr. Marchant is a leader in medical curriculum design, serving as Medical Curriculum Director and Chair of the Curriculum Committee. He teaches histology and clinical anatomy across MD, DMD, and MBS programs, pioneering flipped classroom models adopted across Tufts schools. His educational innovations include integrating Poll Everywhere for real-time engagement and cadaver-virtual hybrid anatomy training.
He has received the 2020 Outstanding Teaching Award from TUSM. Over 25+ years, he has authored 38+ publications and secured grants totaling over $2M, including work on Schlemm's canal physiology and silk-based corneal implants. He actively contributes to university-wide committees on instructional technology, accreditation standards, and premedical education policy.
