Weichao Chen

Dr. Weichao Chen serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), concurrently holding the position of Assistant Director for Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) within the MCW Cancer Center. With over two decades of specialized experience in educational technology and learning sciences, she leverages Artificial Intelligence and learning analytics to optimize medical education frameworks and assessment methodologies while championing faculty development initiatives across health professions.

Her academic foundation includes:

• BS in Educational Technology and BA in English from Beijing Normal University
• Master of Education in Educational Technology from Peking University
• PhD in Information Science and Learning Technologies from the University of Missouri (2012)

Dr. Chen's research integrates Design-Based Research principles with cutting-edge technologies to foster generative learning and professional fulfillment among medical educators. Her expertise spans qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches, with particular emphasis on AI-driven educational tools, learning analytics, and faculty development strategies that transform traditional medical education paradigms through experiential and technology-enhanced learning models.

Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in medical education innovation, including technology-integrated clinical training (VoiceThread, concept maps), psychological support systems for medical students (impostor phenomenon), and faculty development frameworks rooted in experiential learning theory. Her work consistently employs systematic reviews and mixed-methods designs to evaluate educational interventions, demonstrating strong alignment between theoretical foundations and practical applications in health professions education.