Full Name
Changiz Mohiyeddini
Institution
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Position
Professor
Bio
Changiz Mohiyeddini, PhD is a Professor of Behavioral Medicine and Psychopathology in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. He brings over 30 years of experience mentoring and supervising BSc, MSc, PhD, and MD students across diverse cultural and institutional contexts. His research focuses on human resiliency, emotion regulation, medical education, faculty development, quality assurance, and student engagement, success, and well-being.
Dr. Mohiyeddini is the originator of the theory of Self-Directed Teaching and has recently launched a research program on cross-cultural medical education, making him uniquely positioned to guide participants in applying self-directed frameworks to mentorship. His scholarship integrates advanced quantitative methods, evaluation, and assessment to develop evidence-based educational innovations.
He has led interactive workshops and faculty development programs at national and international conferences, engaging participants from academia, healthcare, and corporate sectors. His projects have involved multi-institutional and inter-professional collaborations, ensuring that his mentorship frameworks are tested and adaptable across diverse contexts.
A core emphasis of Dr. Mohiyeddini’s mentorship approach is advancing equity and inclusion by empowering individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to access diverse mentorship networks and self-direct their professional growth. This aligns with current priorities in higher education and organizational leadership to create scalable, equitable, and sustainable professional development systems.
In addition to his academic and research leadership, Dr. Mohiyeddini currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Frontiers in Health Psychology, reflecting his standing as a thought leader in the field. His career-long dedication to mentorship, combined with his proven ability to translate theory into practical, equitable, and transferable models, directly aligns with the Leadership and Administration track’s emphasis on innovation and impact.
Dr. Mohiyeddini is the originator of the theory of Self-Directed Teaching and has recently launched a research program on cross-cultural medical education, making him uniquely positioned to guide participants in applying self-directed frameworks to mentorship. His scholarship integrates advanced quantitative methods, evaluation, and assessment to develop evidence-based educational innovations.
He has led interactive workshops and faculty development programs at national and international conferences, engaging participants from academia, healthcare, and corporate sectors. His projects have involved multi-institutional and inter-professional collaborations, ensuring that his mentorship frameworks are tested and adaptable across diverse contexts.
A core emphasis of Dr. Mohiyeddini’s mentorship approach is advancing equity and inclusion by empowering individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to access diverse mentorship networks and self-direct their professional growth. This aligns with current priorities in higher education and organizational leadership to create scalable, equitable, and sustainable professional development systems.
In addition to his academic and research leadership, Dr. Mohiyeddini currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Frontiers in Health Psychology, reflecting his standing as a thought leader in the field. His career-long dedication to mentorship, combined with his proven ability to translate theory into practical, equitable, and transferable models, directly aligns with the Leadership and Administration track’s emphasis on innovation and impact.
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