Rebecca Lufler

Dr. Rebecca Lufler is an Associate Professor in Medical Education at Tufts University School of Medicine. She holds a Ph.D. in Anatomy and Neurobiology from Boston University School of Medicine, where she completed the Vesalius Program integrating medical science with pedagogy. Her work focuses on medical education innovation, including curriculum design, interprofessional education, and leadership development. She teaches clinical anatomy across multiple programs and co-directs the TUSM Scholarly Project Program.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Anatomy & Neurobiology, Boston University School of Medicine (2010)
  • B.S., James Madison University (2005)
• Research Interests:
  • Pedagogical strategies in medical education
  • One Health interprofessional collaboration
  • Leadership development and equity in academic medicine
  • Ultrasound integration in anatomy curricula
• Grants:
  • Developing and Elevating Leaders with Tools for Advancement (DELTA)
  • Vertical Integration of Ultrasound into the Medical Curriculum
• Teaching Roles:
  • Clinical anatomy instruction for Medical, Dental, Physician Assistant, and MBS programs
  • Course director/co-director roles in multiple curricula

Her research emphasizes innovative educational methodologies, including meta-analyses of escape rooms in health sciences education and spatial ability's impact on anatomy learning. She has published extensively on medical education trends, curriculum design, and faculty development challenges. Dr. Lufler's work bridges anatomical science with pedagogical innovation, emphasizing practical clinical applications and equity-focused educational practices.