Education

Ph.D.  Pharmacology, Ohio State University, 2008
B.S.  Biology, Wheeling Jesuit University, 2003

Background

Dr. Carrier has over sixteen years of experience in medical education, specializing in neuropharmacology, but has taught a wide range of topics across all body systems. Recognized nationally, she was awarded a Fellowship in the Academy of Pharmacology Educators by the American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) in 2018. Dr. Carrier is also trained in item writing by both the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME). For the past sixteen years, she has served as a Subject Matter Expert and National Faculty for the NBOME, contributing extensively to the COMLEX-USA exam series. She currently chairs the NBOME Pharmacology Foundational Biomedical Sciences content exam, which she helped develop.

In addition to her teaching role, Dr. Carrier has significant experience in curricular and institutional assessment. She has managed the entire examination development process, including assessment strategies, feedback, software, and performance dashboards. Dr. Carrier has also developed policies and procedures for both on-site and remote testing, ensuring exam security and support. Further, she is well-versed in continuous quality improvement measures and has created methods for data collection and analysis to contribute to both curricular and institution action plans. Lastly, Dr. Carrier is dedicated to student success and advises students using their performance data to guide their learning. Her work in data collection and dashboarding was enhanced by training as a Harvard Macy Institute Scholar in “A Systems Approach to Assessment in Health Professions Education.”

Publications

Carrier, R.L., Hanson, D., Hoke, K.: “A Method for Providing Remote Testing Support Using Microsoft Teams.” AACOM (Denver, CO, April 2022)

Carrier, R.L., Linsenmeyer, M.: “How do we know students are getting it? Tools and Methods for Assessment of Cognitive Integration” IAMSE (Roanoke, VA, June 2019)

Hamrick, L., Harter, S., Fox, C., Dhir, M., and Carrier, R.L. “Just Say Know to Drugs!” A High  School Pharmacology Enrichment Program for a Rural Population. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 119 (3): 199-207. 2019

Carrier, R.L.: “Utilizing outcomes and objectives to improve student learning and exam  development” as part of the symposium Assessing Pharmacology in Integrated Curricula (RLC serving as chair). ASPET/Experimental Biology (San Diego, CA, April 2018)

Carrier, R.L., Linsenmeyer, M.: Assessment of Cognitive Integration and Student Learning through Innovative Techniques.” IAMSE (Burlington, VT; June 2017)

Carrier, R.L., “The Use of High-Fidelity Simulation in an Integrated Patient Presentation  Curriculum” as part of the symposium Game-Based Learning and Clinical Simulation for Pharmacology. ASPET/Experimental Biology, (Chicago, Il; April 2017)

Bridges, K.G., Hanna, J.B., Krajacic, P., Ridpath, L., Thomas, E.R., Carrier, R.L.: Predictive  Value of Comprehensive End of Year One Exam for COMLEX Level 1 Performance (IAMSE; Burlington, VT; June 2017)

Carrier, R.L., Bridges, K.G., Garlitz, J., Hanna, J.B., Thomas, E.R., Thompson, A.R.:  Development of COMLEX Prep Question to Provide Feedback for Enhanced Student Learning. American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM; Washington D.C., April 2016

Carrier R.L., Linsenmeyer M. Improving Assessment of Integration Through a Comprehensive Assessment Plan. Medical Science Educator, 25 (4): 1-9. 2016

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