About Us

Welcome

 

Center of Education Research, Technology, and Innovation

CERTAIN is dedicated to creating an environment of educational excellence through continuous learning, assessment, and feedback. Our mission is to enhance education for both medical trainees and faculty, ensuring that they are well-prepared for real-world medical practice.

At CERTAIN, we conduct wide-ranging educational research to enhance our programs and evaluate their effective, fostering an exceptional learning experience and high levels of satisfaction. Our ongoing cycle of quality improvement ensures that our anesthesia educational programs are among the best in the country.

 

Other Key Initiatives

We offer a variety of initiatives designed to enrich our educational offerings, including:

  • Global Health Initiatives: Engaging in projects that promote health equity and address global health challenges, providing trainees with a broader perspective on medical practice.

  • Simulation Programs: Utilizing cutting-edge simulation technology to create realistic training scenarios that enhance hands-on learning and prepare trainees for clinical situations.

  • Educational Courses: Comprehensive training programs that equip medical trainees with the essential skills and knowledge needed for clinical excellence.

 

Robina Matyal, MD

Vice Chair, Education

Director of Center for Education Research, Technology and Innovation (CERTAIN)

Director of Vascular Anesthesia, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Leonard S. Bushnell MD, Chair in Anesthesia, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Professor of Anesthesia, Harvard Medical School

Our Mission

  • Empowering scholarly dialogue and advancing knowledge through rigorous research and insightful perspectives
  • Advancing medical education through effective teaching practices and ongoing mentorship
  • Fostering excellence in medical teaching through continuous innovation and professional growth

Feroze Mahmood, MD, FASE

Division Director Cardiac Anesthesia, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Professor of Anesthesia, Harvard Medical School

Daniel S. Talmor, MD, MPH

Chairman, Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Edward Lowenstein Professor of Anesthesia, Harvard Medical School