معرفی
Mark J. Di Corcia, Ph.D., OTR, serves as Associate Dean for Educational Affairs and Admissions and Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. In this dual role he shapes educational policy, oversees accreditation compliance with LCME standards, and advances scholarly work in medical professionalism and health communication.
Education:
- Ph.D., Health Communication, Purdue University, 2009
- M.A., Education, Seton Hall University, 2001
- B.S., Occupational Therapy, Kean College of New Jersey, 1986
Research Interests: Di Corcia integrates humanistic and social-science perspectives to study medical professionalism, feedback processes, and communication privacy management. He developed a 4-Part Impression Management Statement adopted for preceptor feedback and learner receptivity training, and he created curricula emphasizing privacy and communication skills for medical students and residents in obstetrics and gynecology.
His scholarly trajectory centers on translating communication theory into practical educational interventions that foster professional identity formation and effective physician-patient interaction.
Scientific Awards & Honors:
- Krieger Visiting Professor, University of Hawaii (2016)
- Outstanding Service Award, Indiana University School of Medicine (2015)
- Trustee Teaching Award, Indiana University Board of Trustees (2014)
- Robert A. Munsick Scholar (2010–2011)
- Bilsland Dissertation Fellowship, Purdue University (2008–2009)
- Multiple Top Paper Awards from the National Communication Association
Advising & Grants: While specific student names are not listed, Dr. Di Corcia has mentored numerous medical students, residents, and junior faculty through curricular innovation projects and research on professionalism and communication. He has served as principal investigator or co-investigator on grants supporting curricular development, simulation-based education, and multi-site organ donation campaigns.
Professional Service & Editorial Roles: He sits on the American Medical Colleges MedEdPORTAL Editorial Board as 1st Associate Editor for Communication Skills and reviews for leading journals including Journal of Health Communication, Journal of General Internal Medicine, and The Permanente Journal.
