Administration

Associate Dean of Clinical Education, Vancouver Campus

Dr. Marcin joined the WSU Elson S Floyd College of Medicine in February 2020, excited to embrace the unique opportunity of having a role in growing a burgeoning medical college. Having attended medical school and residency in rural Illinois, she holds a particular interest in the inclusive care of rural, underserved and marginalized populations, along with a deep appreciation for community based medical education.

With her background in creative writing and the humanities, she prioritizes exploring the connections between the sciences and the arts.

In being a medical educator for nearly 20 years, she has learned the importance of fostering compassion, empathy and creative problem solving within our future health care providers.

Education

• MFA in Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults, 2013- 2015, Hamline University, MN
• Family Medicine Residency, 2000-2003, Carle Foundation Hospital, IL
• Internal Medicine Internship, 1999-2000, University of Illinois-Urbana
• MD, 1995-1999, University of Illinois College of Medicine-Urbana
• BA in English, 1990, Ball State University, IN

Awards

Outstanding Attending– Family Medicine 2014, Chicago Medical School

Faculty Teacher of the Year Award 2013

St Mary/St Elizabeth Family Medicine Residency, Chicago, IL

Research Interests and Teaching

• LGBTQ comprehensive healthcare
• Women’s Healthcare and Reproductive Justice
• Medical Humanities
• Creative Writing and Medical Writing
• Narrative Medicine
• Community Outreach

Associate Clinical ProfessorSt Mary/St Elizabeth Family Medicine Residency 2012-2017, Chicago, IL

Guest Lecturer Family Medicine 2012-2017, Chicago Medical School

Clinical Preceptor/ Sexual Health and Wellness Educator, Planned Parenthood of Illinois 2009-2012, Chicago, IL

Urgent Care Physician and Preceptor/ Clerkship Instructor, Physician’s Immediate Care 2006-2012, Chicago Metro Region

Associate Clinical Professor,  Southern Illinois University College of Medicine offsite/rural rotations, 2004-2006, Belvidere, IL

Presentations

ACCEPTED “An Elevator Speech to Take Your Career to the Next Level.” Presenter. STFM Conference on Medical Student Education. Virtual. Feb 2021

ACCEPTED  “The One-Minute Preceptor—5 Microskills for One-on-One Teaching.”    Presenter. STFM Conference on Medical Student Education. Virtual. Feb 2021

“Creation of a Colposcopy Track in a Family Medicine Residency Program.” Poster Presentation. Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM). San Diego, CA. May 2017