Office of Medical Education (OME)
The Office of Medical Education (OME) is responsible for supporting faculty in designing, implementing, and continually improving the medical school curriculum. The OME team ensures that the educational program meets LCME accreditation standards, aligns with institutional policies and goals, and prepares students to become competent physicians. OME's mission includes overseeing curriculum development across all phases of medical education, coordinating assessment and evaluation processes, supporting faculty development, and managing the integration of educational technologies.
Through strategic planning and coordination, the OME team serves as the central hub for academic operations and communication related to medical education. In addition to curricular oversight, the OME team collaborates closely with departments, faculty, and student services to support student learning, scholarly productivity, and student academic progression and graduation. The OME team facilitates accreditation activities, fosters innovation in teaching and assessment, and promotes a culture of ensuring that the curriculum is evaluated, with faculty-driven improvements implemented to serve our students throughout their undergraduate medical journey.
Meet Dr. Ruth Stewart
Dr. Ruth Stewart is the Associate Dean of Medical Education at the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University. As Associate Dean of Medical Education, Dr. Stewart provides strategic leadership and oversight for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of the medical education program. She works closely with course and clerkship directors, departmental leaders, and the Office of Medical Education team to ensure the curriculum is implemented effectively and supports student success. Her role includes aligning educational activities with institutional goals; promoting faculty development, student scholarly productivity, and guiding innovation in teaching, learning, and assessment. Dr. Stewart also serves as the Faculty Accreditation Lead (FAL), ensuring the educational program aligns with LCME accreditation standards.Assessment and Curriculum Evaluation (ACE)
Housed within the Office of Medical Education, the Assessment and Curriculum Evaluation (ACE) Unit is comprised of two integrated teams:
Assessment & Evaluation and Curriculum Management
Together, these teams advance the continuous improvement of medical education by providing leadership, expertise, and collaborative support across the curriculum
Scholarly Productivity & Innovation (SPI)
The Scholarly Productivity and Innovation team provides strategic leadership for the research enterprise within the Frist of College of Medicine (FCoM), responsible for establishing and executing the institution's scholarly productivity vision and initiatives
Accreditation and CQI
The Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) office is housed within the Office of Medical Education and is responsible for ensuring the medical school meets and maintains accreditation standards set by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
All aspects of accreditation and CQI are overseen by the Director of Accreditation and CQI, Ms. Hope Terhaar under the leadership of Dr. Ruth Stewart. The office supports ongoing data-driven decision-making, and process improvement across the medical education curriculum.
For the most up-to-date information about the school’s accreditation status, please visit
Leadership
Jamaine Davis
Email: jamaine.davis@belmont.edu
Office Location: FCOM 6617
Jamie Shaffer
Email: jamie.shaffer@belmont.edu
Office Location: FCOM 6608
Ruth Stewart
Email: ruth.stewart@belmont.edu
Office Location: FCOM 6609
Medical Education Staff
Amy Bethke
Email: amy.bethke@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey 432
Jamaine Davis
Email: jamaine.davis@belmont.edu
Office Location: FCOM 6617
Brandy Fentress
Email: brandy.fentress@belmont.edu
Office Location: FCOM 6605
Lauren Gray
Email: lauren.gray@belmont.edu
Office Location: FCOM 6606
Thailese Hamby
Email: thailese.hamby@belmont.edu
Office Location: FCOM 6612
Toccara Houston
Email: toccara.houston@belmont.edu
Office Location: FCOM 6602
Binula Illukpitiya
Email: binula.illukpitiya@belmont.edu
Office Location: FCOM 6621
Misti Meeks
Email: misti.meeks@belmont.edu
Office Location: FCOM 6600B
Holly Randa
Email: holly.randa@belmont.edu
Office Location: FCOM 6607
Jamie Shaffer
Email: jamie.shaffer@belmont.edu
Office Location: FCOM 6608
Lannie Smith, Jr.
Email: lannie.smith@belmont.edu
Office Location: FCOM 6622
Ruth Stewart
Email: ruth.stewart@belmont.edu
Office Location: FCOM 6609
Hope Terhaar
Email: hope.terhaar@belmont.edu
Office Location: FCOM 6611
Vincent Wilson
Email: vincent.wilson@belmont.edu
Office Location: FCOM 6604
Contact Us
Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine
1900 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615.460.6191