Sharon K. Whitmer, Ed.D., MFTA - Assistant Dean

Sharon K. Whitmer, Ed.D., MFTA has been the in charge of the Continuing Health Sciences Education office since 1998.

Her duties include: Directs Continuing Health Sciences Education (CHSE). Administers the accreditation for the School of Medicine’s Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit and oversees nursing continuing education. Builds relationships with commercial representatives. Oversees the marketing of the CHSE programs. Directs and supervises work of the CHSE staff. Manages the budget for the CHSE office. Develops policies. Assesses the overall effectiveness of Continuing Health Sciences Education Program. Works with faculty/physicians to plan, develop, and coordinate CHSE courses linked to the assessment. Serves on curriculum committees of all the CHSE courses. Oversees the CHSE website and online course development. Develops and administers needs assessment tools. Oversees outcome studies. Directs the logistical arrangements for continuing education courses.

Dr. Whitmer graduated from Spalding University in 1981 with a B.S. in Elementary Education. She continued her studies at the University of Louisville and in 1983 graduated with a Master of Education in Educational Psychology/Student Personnel Administration. In 1999, Dr. Whitmer completed a Doctor of Education majoring in Educational Administration with an emphasis in Higher Education and in 2007 she completed a Post Master certification in Marriage and Family Therapy. Prior to coming to Continuing Health Sciences Education, Dr. Whitmer was at Bellarmine University, where she had several duties including overseeing the continuing education area.

Phone: 502-852-5329
Fax: 502-852-6300
E-mail: sharon.whitmer@louisville.edu