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Sandro Pinheiro de Oliveira

Professor in Medicine
Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care
Duke Box 3003, Durham, NC 27710
3502 Hosp South, Durham, NC

Overview


Dr. Pinheiro directs faculty development activities for clinical and basic science faculty, designs medical and interprofessional education curricula, coaches/mentors medical faculty and fellows, and conducts evaluation and research in medical and interprofessional education. His educational competencies are in the areas of adult learning, instructional strategies, active learning, curriculum design and evaluation, and qualitative inquiry. His research activities focus on medical and interprofessional education and the assessment of change in the teaching practice of clinical instructors.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor in Medicine · 2021 - Present Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Medicine
Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health · 2021 - Present Family Medicine and Community Health, Physician Assistant Program, Family Medicine and Community Health
Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery · 2023 - Present Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments
Senior Fellow in the Center for the Study of Aging · 2013 - Present Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Design and Evaluation of an Interprofessional Preceptor Development Mini-Fellowship Program.

Journal Article J Contin Educ Health Prof · October 1, 2024 INTRODUCTION: Health professions preceptors require skills and knowledge to effectively meet the educational needs of interprofessional students in clinical environments. We implemented a mini-fellowship program to enhance the knowledge, skills, and self-e ... Full text Link to item Cite

Race differences in patient trust and distrust from audio-recorded cardiology encounters.

Journal Article Patient Educ Couns · February 2024 OBJECTIVE: Many have reported racial disparities in self-reported trust in clinicians but have not directly assessed expressions of trust and distrust in physician-patient encounters. We created a codebook to examine racial differences in patient trust and ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Transforming Healthcare through Enhanced Clinical Training Teams

Inst. Training Prgm or CMECo Investigator · Awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration · 2016 - 2022

Duke Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP): Communities Caring for Seniors

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEEducation Director · Awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration · 2015 - 2020

Geriatric Training Regarding Physicians and Dentists

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEEducation Director · Awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration · 2007 - 2016

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Education, Training & Certifications


Michigan State University · 1999 Ph.D.
Michigan State University · 1989 M.A.