Jessica Rich

Jessica Rich is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Queen's University. She specializes in educational assessment, program evaluation, and competency-based medical education. Her research focuses on curriculum design, interprofessional education, and simulation-based training in healthcare contexts. She holds a PhD from Queen's University alongside degrees in Education and Biological Psychology.

Dr. Rich has contributed to advancing medical education through studies on Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) implementation, programmatic assessment frameworks, and the role of simulation in clinical skill development. Her work bridges theoretical educational models with practical applications in healthcare training programs.

Her publications highlight trends in evaluating educational programs, comparing simulation vs real-world performance metrics, and exploring how professions conceptualize entry-to-practice competencies. She teaches courses like PME 828: Conducting Quality Program Evaluations.

While no specific awards are listed, her active research portfolio demonstrates sustained engagement with medical education innovation. She maintains an active Google Scholar profile and collaborates across disciplines within Queen's University's Faculty of Education and affiliated medical programs.