Medical Education Learning Specialist School of Medicine

Job no: 496823
Work type: Full‑time
Campus: North Haven - North Haven, CT
Categories: Staff

The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine is seeking a dynamic Medical Education Learning Specialist to support our students in our state‑of‑the‑art North Haven campus.

The Learning Specialist for the MD School of Medicine plays a vital role in empowering medical students to thrive academically and professionally. Through individualized coaching, comprehensive learning assessments, and evidence‑based strategies, this role helps students strengthen study habits, enhance self‑regulation, refine test‑taking skills, and deepen clinical reasoning. As a key partner working collaboratively with faculty, deans, the Academic Success Support Team, and the University Learning Commons, the Learning Specialist will lead efforts to identify students at academic risk early and provide targeted support in early intervention and remediation.

This position bridges the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of Medical Education, ensuring a coordinated approach to learning support, progression, and curricular alignment. The role contributes to advancing the school’s mission to develop physician‑leaders who are self‑directed, reflective, and committed to lifelong learning and success in clinical practice.

The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University (QU Netter), which welcomed its inaugural class in 2013, is dedicated to educating compassionate, patient‑centered physicians who lead with integrity, collaborate across the healthcare spectrum, and advance the health of communities they serve.

Located on Quinnipiac’s North Haven Campus – home to the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences, Law, and Education – QU Netter offers state‑of‑the‑art facilities designed to optimize learning. Our integrated, systems‑based curriculum emphasizes active learning, early clinical immersion, and collaboration within interprofessional teams, preparing students to excel in a rapidly changing health‑care landscape.

With 390 medical students, six residency programs, and a faculty dedicated to innovative pedagogy, QU Netter is recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report as #18 in the nation for graduates practicing in rural areas and as Connecticut’s top‑ranked medical school for graduates practicing in primary care. QU Netter continues the inspiring legacy of Dr. Frank H. Netter by educating physicians who combine scientific excellence with humanism, service, and leadership who advance health outcomes and strengthen communities.

At QU Netter, students learn in a culture defined by respect, inclusivity, and shared purpose: to prepare future physicians to care for both our patients and our profession with empathy, skill, and social responsibility.

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,700 students in more than 100 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing & Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles.

This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three‑time defending national champion women’s rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women’s basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review.

The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation, and second in Connecticut, for our exceptional graduation rate, salary impact, learning facilities, career preparation and learning opportunities. The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, the development of innovative strategic partnerships, and has just opened a South Quad with three new buildings.

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