Heather Corcoran

Heather Corcoran, associated with the LinkedIn profile heather-corcoran-phd-pmp-75516ba, is a professional with a significant background in medical education and examination processes. Here are some key points about her:

Role and Organization

Heather Corcoran works as a Process Expert/Project Manager at the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.4

Education and Certifications

She holds a PhD and has certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB).2

Contributions

Corcoran was part of a multidisciplinary team at NBME that reviewed and enhanced the communication skills component of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 2 Clinical Skills (Step 2 CS) examination. This team's work involved literature reviews, performance characteristic analyses, case development observations, and interviews with standardized patients (SPs) and their trainers. Their efforts led to several enhancements to the Step 2 CS exam, which were implemented starting in June 2012.13

Awards and Recognition

She received the NBME Process Enhancement Certificate of Recognition Award in 2012 for her contributions to process improvements.2

Heather Corcoran's work has focused on improving the assessment and evaluation processes in medical education, particularly in the area of physician-patient communication skills.