Dr. Teresa Cheng

Biography

Teresa M. Cheng, MD, MSc, is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Section of General Internal Medicine at Boston University Medical Campus. Since joining the faculty in 2010, she has focused on enhancing medical education and improving patient care through curriculum initiatives. Cheng completed her Master of Science at Boston University School of Public Health and her general medicine fellowship in 2009, following her MD from Stony Brook University. Her professional interests encompass medical education and women's health, where she actively mentors medical students, residents, and junior faculty, contributing significantly to fields of scholarship in medical education. In her role as the course director for the academic half day of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, she has introduced innovations in teaching methodologies, including simulation training and evidence-based medicine (EBM) practices. Additionally, Cheng serves on the American Board of Internal Medicine Exam Committee, where she collaborates on developing test questions and policies. Through her career, she has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing clinical competence and primary care practices.

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