Paul McDermott

Dr. Paul McDermott is a faculty member at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine, actively involved in the Physician as Teacher Track and FLEX Phase educational programs. He leads innovative projects focused on enhancing medical education through technology, including the development of interactive learning modules for cardiology topics like heart sounds and molecular genetics tools using the H5P platform, as well as animated videos for cell biology processes such as membrane protein synthesis and vesicular trafficking. These projects emphasize his commitment to integrating digital resources into medical curricula and contributing to peer-reviewed educational repositories like the AAMC MedEd portal.

Dr. McDermott’s work bridges medical education and cell biology, with a focus on pedagogical innovation and simulation-based learning. His projects require collaboration with students and expertise in educational technology, reflecting his role as a mentor and advocate for student-driven research in biomedical contexts.