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American College of Medical Quality Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Jessica White, MD, FACMQ Jessica White, MD, FACMQ's American College of Medical Quality Experience 2012 - Present
Job Physician, Christiana Care Hospitalist Partners
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
American Board of Medical Quality February 2014 - Present
Christiana Care Health System 2012 - Present
American College of Medical Quality 2012 - Present
American College of Medical Quality February 2013 - Present
American College of Medical Quality January 2012 - February 2013
Christiana Care Hospitalist Partners June 2012 - November 2012
Christiana Care Health System 2011 - June 2012
University of Michigan Health System 2004 - 2004
The Gillette Company 2001 - 2003
Skills
Hospitals, Healthcare, Hospital Medicine, Patient Safety, Medicine, Board Certified, Medical Education, Quality Improvement, Public Health, Healthcare Consulting, Case Management, Physicians, EHR, Healthcare Management, Managed Care, Physician Relations, Health Policy, Informatics
Education
Penn State University
MD, Doctor of Medicine
American Board of Medical Quality February 2014 - Present
Christiana Care Health System 2012 - Present
American College of Medical Quality 2012 - Present
American College of Medical Quality February 2013 - Present
American College of Medical Quality January 2012 - February 2013
Christiana Care Hospitalist Partners June 2012 - November 2012
Christiana Care Health System 2011 - June 2012
University of Michigan Health System 2004 - 2004
The Gillette Company 2001 - 2003
Skills
Hospitals, Healthcare, Hospital Medicine, Patient Safety, Medicine, Board Certified, Medical Education, Quality Improvement, Public Health, Healthcare Consulting, Case Management, Physicians, EHR, Healthcare Management, Managed Care, Physician Relations, Health Policy, Informatics
Education
Penn State University
MD, Doctor of Medicine
Nathan Neufeld Nathan Neufeld's American College of Medical Quality Experience April 2011 - 2012
Job Interventional Cancer Pain Specialitist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America®
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Cancer Treatment Centers of America August 2013 - Present
Cancer Treatment Centers of America® 2013 - Present
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine 2012 - 2013
Armstrong Institute of Patient Safety and Quality at Johns Hopkins Medicine January 2012 - July 2012
American College of Medical Quality April 2011 - 2012
Johns Hopkins Hospital April 2010 - 2012
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine 2009 - 2012
HealthTrust Purchasing Group 2008 - 2009
Skills
Pain Management, Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, Spine, Quality Systems, iPhone, Epic, Change Leadership, Medical Education, Lean Thinking, Six Sigma, Graduate Medical..., Program Development, Safety Attitudes..., Patient Safety, Medicine, Clinical Research, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Information..., Public Speaking, Pain, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Musculoskeletal, Osteopathic..., Public Health, Interventional Spine, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Prevention, Process Improvement, Cancer Pain, Epic Systems, Change Management, Treatment, Surgery, Hospitals, Medical Research, Healthcare, Informatics, Clinical Trials, Quality Improvement, Physicians, EMR, Board Certified, Pediatrics, Healthcare Consulting, Physician Relations, Interventional Pain..., Oncology
Education
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine 2004 — 2008
D.O., Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy
Trinity Graduate School 2003 — 2003
Courses toward MA, Bioethics
Trinity International University 1999 — 2003
B.A., Biology - PreMed; Chemistry - PreMed
Cancer Treatment Centers of America August 2013 - Present
Cancer Treatment Centers of America® 2013 - Present
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine 2012 - 2013
Armstrong Institute of Patient Safety and Quality at Johns Hopkins Medicine January 2012 - July 2012
American College of Medical Quality April 2011 - 2012
Johns Hopkins Hospital April 2010 - 2012
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine 2009 - 2012
HealthTrust Purchasing Group 2008 - 2009
Skills
Pain Management, Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, Spine, Quality Systems, iPhone, Epic, Change Leadership, Medical Education, Lean Thinking, Six Sigma, Graduate Medical..., Program Development, Safety Attitudes..., Patient Safety, Medicine, Clinical Research, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Information..., Public Speaking, Pain, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Musculoskeletal, Osteopathic..., Public Health, Interventional Spine, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Prevention, Process Improvement, Cancer Pain, Epic Systems, Change Management, Treatment, Surgery, Hospitals, Medical Research, Healthcare, Informatics, Clinical Trials, Quality Improvement, Physicians, EMR, Board Certified, Pediatrics, Healthcare Consulting, Physician Relations, Interventional Pain..., Oncology
Education
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine 2004 — 2008
D.O., Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy
Trinity Graduate School 2003 — 2003
Courses toward MA, Bioethics
Trinity International University 1999 — 2003
B.A., Biology - PreMed; Chemistry - PreMed
Prathibha Varkey, MD, MPH, MHPE, MBA Prathibha Varkey, MD, MPH, MHPE, MBA's American College of Medical Quality Experience 2015 - Present
Job CEO and President, Clinical Enterprise, Seton Healthcare Family
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Seton Healthcare Family 2013 - Present
Seton Healthcare Family November 2013 - Present
American College of Medical Quality 2015 - Present
Mayo Clinic November 2013 - Present
Mayo Clinic 2008 - November 2013
Mayo Clinic 2011 - 2013
Mayo Clinic 2007 - 2013
Skills
Quality Improvement, Faculty Development, Preventive Medicine, Internal medicine, Patient Safety, Medical Education, Healthcare Management, Healthcare, Hospitals, Diabetes, Clinical Research, Medicine, Managed Care, Internal Medicine, Public Health, Evidence-based Medicine, Informatics, Primary Care, Epidemiology, Prevention, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Consulting, Health Policy, Treatment, Community Health, Physicians, Leadership
Education
Mayo Clinic 2001 — 2002
Preventive Medicine Fellowship
Harvard School of Public Health 2000 — 2001
Master of Public Health (MPH), Health Care Management
Carlson School of Management 2011 — 2013
Executive Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Illinois at Chicago 2006 — 2007
Masters of Health Professions Education (MHPE)
Hospital of St Raphael, Yale New Haven 1997 — 2000
Internal Medicine Residency
Christian Medical College, Vellore, India 1991 — 1995
MBBS (equivalent to MD), Medical School
Seton Healthcare Family 2013 - Present
Seton Healthcare Family November 2013 - Present
American College of Medical Quality 2015 - Present
Mayo Clinic November 2013 - Present
Mayo Clinic 2008 - November 2013
Mayo Clinic 2011 - 2013
Mayo Clinic 2007 - 2013
Skills
Quality Improvement, Faculty Development, Preventive Medicine, Internal medicine, Patient Safety, Medical Education, Healthcare Management, Healthcare, Hospitals, Diabetes, Clinical Research, Medicine, Managed Care, Internal Medicine, Public Health, Evidence-based Medicine, Informatics, Primary Care, Epidemiology, Prevention, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Consulting, Health Policy, Treatment, Community Health, Physicians, Leadership
Education
Mayo Clinic 2001 — 2002
Preventive Medicine Fellowship
Harvard School of Public Health 2000 — 2001
Master of Public Health (MPH), Health Care Management
Carlson School of Management 2011 — 2013
Executive Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Illinois at Chicago 2006 — 2007
Masters of Health Professions Education (MHPE)
Hospital of St Raphael, Yale New Haven 1997 — 2000
Internal Medicine Residency
Christian Medical College, Vellore, India 1991 — 1995
MBBS (equivalent to MD), Medical School
Natasha Dolgin's American College of Medical Quality Experience 2013 - 2014
Job MD/PhD Student
Industry Medical Practice
Experience
Massachusetts Medical Society June 2015 - Present
UMass Medical School August 2010 - Present
American Medical Association Journal of Ethics January 2015 - Present
American College of Medical Quality 2013 - 2014
Massachusetts State House January 2013 - January 2013
Univeristy of Massachusetts - Day Kimball Hospital November 2012 - November 2012
McKinsey & Company June 2012 - June 2012
UMass Medical School August 2011 - May 2012
The Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland June 2009 - January 2010
Cleveland Clinic October 2008 - January 2010
Skills
Genetics, Clinical Research, Public Health, Qualitative Research, Biology, Medicine, Healthcare, Data Analysis, Grant Writing, Lifesciences, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Community Outreach, Bioethics, Epidemiology, Research, Hospitals, Health Policy, Leadership, Policy
Education
University of Massachusetts Medical School 2010 — 2017
MD/PhD, Medicine/Clinical and Population Health Research, 5th Year
Case Western Reserve University 2005 — 2008
BA, International Studies, Anthropology, pre-med. Graduated cum laude with departmental honors.
Harvard University 2006 — 2007
Organic Chemistry, Psychological Anthropology
Massachusetts Medical Society June 2015 - Present
UMass Medical School August 2010 - Present
American Medical Association Journal of Ethics January 2015 - Present
American College of Medical Quality 2013 - 2014
Massachusetts State House January 2013 - January 2013
Univeristy of Massachusetts - Day Kimball Hospital November 2012 - November 2012
McKinsey & Company June 2012 - June 2012
UMass Medical School August 2011 - May 2012
The Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland June 2009 - January 2010
Cleveland Clinic October 2008 - January 2010
Skills
Genetics, Clinical Research, Public Health, Qualitative Research, Biology, Medicine, Healthcare, Data Analysis, Grant Writing, Lifesciences, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Community Outreach, Bioethics, Epidemiology, Research, Hospitals, Health Policy, Leadership, Policy
Education
University of Massachusetts Medical School 2010 — 2017
MD/PhD, Medicine/Clinical and Population Health Research, 5th Year
Case Western Reserve University 2005 — 2008
BA, International Studies, Anthropology, pre-med. Graduated cum laude with departmental honors.
Harvard University 2006 — 2007
Organic Chemistry, Psychological Anthropology
Claudio Loffreda-Mancinelli Claudio Loffreda-Mancinelli's American College of Medical Quality Experience February 2012 - Present
Job Board Member and CoChair Membership Committee American College Medical QualityAnesthesiologist at Keystone Anesthesia
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Keystone Anesthesia Consultants July 2012 - Present
American College of Medical Quality February 2012 - Present
American College of Medical Quality February 2012 - Present
Qualizine September 2010 - Present
Heritage Valley Health System July 2011 - June 2012
Beaver County Medical Society July 2011 - June 2012
BAA / WPAA July 1988 - June 2012
Heritage Valley Health System July 2007 - July 2011
UPMC 1984 - 1987
Skills
Healthcare Management, Healthcare, Six Sigma, Patient Safety, Medical Education, Medicine, Internal Medicine, Informatics, Healthcare Information..., EHR, Hospitals, Physicians, EMR, Board Certified, Quality Improvement, Emergency Medicine, Clinical Research, Pediatrics, Healthcare Consulting, Critical Care, Public Health, Surgery, Physician Relations, HIPAA, ACLS, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Family Medicine, Inpatient, Disease Management, Clinical Trials, Managed Care, Treatment, Nursing, Orthopedic, ICU, Health Education, Prevention, Pain Management, Cardiology, Practice Management, Cancer, Acute Care, Performance Improvement, BLS, Diabetes, Critical Care Medicine, Medical Devices, Medicare, Orthopedics
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2006 — 2008
Master Medical Management - MMM, Medicine
University of Pittsburgh 1986 — 1987
Obstetric Anesthesia Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh 1984 — 1986
Anesthesia Residency
Universita' Cattolica, Rome 1980 — 1983
Residency, Anesthesia and CCM
Sapienza Università di Roma 1974 — 1980
Medicina e Chirurgia
ACMQ
Fellow, Medical Quality
HVHS
Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, Healthcare Management & Quality
ACPE
CPE Certification, Healthcare Management
Keystone Anesthesia Consultants July 2012 - Present
American College of Medical Quality February 2012 - Present
American College of Medical Quality February 2012 - Present
Qualizine September 2010 - Present
Heritage Valley Health System July 2011 - June 2012
Beaver County Medical Society July 2011 - June 2012
BAA / WPAA July 1988 - June 2012
Heritage Valley Health System July 2007 - July 2011
UPMC 1984 - 1987
Skills
Healthcare Management, Healthcare, Six Sigma, Patient Safety, Medical Education, Medicine, Internal Medicine, Informatics, Healthcare Information..., EHR, Hospitals, Physicians, EMR, Board Certified, Quality Improvement, Emergency Medicine, Clinical Research, Pediatrics, Healthcare Consulting, Critical Care, Public Health, Surgery, Physician Relations, HIPAA, ACLS, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Family Medicine, Inpatient, Disease Management, Clinical Trials, Managed Care, Treatment, Nursing, Orthopedic, ICU, Health Education, Prevention, Pain Management, Cardiology, Practice Management, Cancer, Acute Care, Performance Improvement, BLS, Diabetes, Critical Care Medicine, Medical Devices, Medicare, Orthopedics
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2006 — 2008
Master Medical Management - MMM, Medicine
University of Pittsburgh 1986 — 1987
Obstetric Anesthesia Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh 1984 — 1986
Anesthesia Residency
Universita' Cattolica, Rome 1980 — 1983
Residency, Anesthesia and CCM
Sapienza Università di Roma 1974 — 1980
Medicina e Chirurgia
ACMQ
Fellow, Medical Quality
HVHS
Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, Healthcare Management & Quality
ACPE
CPE Certification, Healthcare Management
Kimberly Goodman's American College of Medical Quality Experience January 2000 - August 2008
Job Membership & Marketing Manager at Environmental Information Association
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Environmental Information Association August 2008 - Present
American College of Medical Quality January 2000 - August 2008
Skills
Non-profits, Marketing, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Event Management, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Management, Recruiting, Program Management, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Account Management, Coaching, New Business Development, Research, Project Management, Negotiation, Sales, Sales Management, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Advertising, Social Networking, Market Research, Business Development, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Business Planning, Teamwork, Change Management, Proposal Writing, Training, Online Marketing, Marketing Management, Nonprofits, Customer Satisfaction, Market Planning
Education
University of Maryland University College
Business, Marketing
Environmental Information Association August 2008 - Present
American College of Medical Quality January 2000 - August 2008
Skills
Non-profits, Marketing, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Event Management, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Management, Recruiting, Program Management, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Account Management, Coaching, New Business Development, Research, Project Management, Negotiation, Sales, Sales Management, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Advertising, Social Networking, Market Research, Business Development, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Business Planning, Teamwork, Change Management, Proposal Writing, Training, Online Marketing, Marketing Management, Nonprofits, Customer Satisfaction, Market Planning
Education
University of Maryland University College
Business, Marketing
Jonah Stulberg's American College of Medical Quality Experience February 2007 - February 2009
Job Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Industry Medical Practice
Experience
Northwestern August 2015 - Present
University Hospitals of Cleveland July 2010 - July 2015
American College of Medical Quality February 2007 - February 2009
University Hospitals of Cleveland / Case Medical Center 2007 - 2009
AMSA 2005 - 2006
Massachusetts Health Quality Partners 2001 - 2003
Skills
Healthcare, Public Health, Healthcare Information..., Epidemiology, Clinical Research, Medicine, Medical Education, Hospitals, Data Analysis, Research
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 2003 — 2010
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 2003 — 2009
PhD, Health Services Research and Policy
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 2003 — 2005
M.P.H., Health Policy and Management
Dartmouth College 1997 — 2001
B.A., Economics
Northwestern August 2015 - Present
University Hospitals of Cleveland July 2010 - July 2015
American College of Medical Quality February 2007 - February 2009
University Hospitals of Cleveland / Case Medical Center 2007 - 2009
AMSA 2005 - 2006
Massachusetts Health Quality Partners 2001 - 2003
Skills
Healthcare, Public Health, Healthcare Information..., Epidemiology, Clinical Research, Medicine, Medical Education, Hospitals, Data Analysis, Research
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 2003 — 2010
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 2003 — 2009
PhD, Health Services Research and Policy
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 2003 — 2005
M.P.H., Health Policy and Management
Dartmouth College 1997 — 2001
B.A., Economics
Neil West's American College of Medical Quality Experience 2003 - 2010
Job Chair, Catalina United Methodist Foundation
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Tucson Unified School District January 2011 - Present
American College of Medical Quality 2003 - 2010
Schaller Anderson 2001 - 2006
Healthpartners, TMC 1995 - 1998
Skills
Healthcare, Managed Care, Healthcare Information..., Medicaid, Utilization Management, Medicine, Employee Benefits, Strategic Planning, Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare Management, Disease Management, Informatics
Education
Baylor College of Medicine 1964 — 1966
MD
The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences 1962 — 1964
BS in Medicine
Tucson Unified School District January 2011 - Present
American College of Medical Quality 2003 - 2010
Schaller Anderson 2001 - 2006
Healthpartners, TMC 1995 - 1998
Skills
Healthcare, Managed Care, Healthcare Information..., Medicaid, Utilization Management, Medicine, Employee Benefits, Strategic Planning, Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare Management, Disease Management, Informatics
Education
Baylor College of Medicine 1964 — 1966
MD
The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences 1962 — 1964
BS in Medicine
Charles K. A Odonkor, MD, MA's American College of Medical Quality Experience 2013 - 2013
Job Technology Advisory Committee at American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
Industry Medical Practice
Experience
Johns Hopkins Hospital June 2014 - Present
Association of Academic Physiatrists May 2015 - Present
American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) September 2015 - Present
American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) October 2014 - Present
Yale New Haven Hospital June 2013 - June 2014
American College of Medical Quality 2013 - 2013
Health 2.0 2013 - 2013
Yale Center for Language Study January 2012 - June 2012
Yale Health Professions Advisory Program (HPAP) January 2011 - June 2012
American Medical Student Association (AMSA) 2011 - 2012
Skills
Medicine, Clinical Research, Healthcare, Public Health, Medical Education, Research, Internal Medicine, Epidemiology, Public Speaking, Health Policy, Healthcare Information..., Global Health, Healthcare Management, Medical Research, Hospitals, Telemedicine, Patient Safety, Clinical Trials, Pain Management, Interventional Pain...
Education
Yale University School of Medicine 2008 — 2013
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medicine
Yale University 2008 — 2013
MD, Medicine
new england science symposium 2012 — 2013
Washington University in St. Louis 2006 — 2008
Master's degree, Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Sewanee-The University of the South
BS, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
presbyterian boys secondary school
Science Diploma, Science
Johns Hopkins Hospital June 2014 - Present
Association of Academic Physiatrists May 2015 - Present
American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) September 2015 - Present
American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) October 2014 - Present
Yale New Haven Hospital June 2013 - June 2014
American College of Medical Quality 2013 - 2013
Health 2.0 2013 - 2013
Yale Center for Language Study January 2012 - June 2012
Yale Health Professions Advisory Program (HPAP) January 2011 - June 2012
American Medical Student Association (AMSA) 2011 - 2012
Skills
Medicine, Clinical Research, Healthcare, Public Health, Medical Education, Research, Internal Medicine, Epidemiology, Public Speaking, Health Policy, Healthcare Information..., Global Health, Healthcare Management, Medical Research, Hospitals, Telemedicine, Patient Safety, Clinical Trials, Pain Management, Interventional Pain...
Education
Yale University School of Medicine 2008 — 2013
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medicine
Yale University 2008 — 2013
MD, Medicine
new england science symposium 2012 — 2013
Washington University in St. Louis 2006 — 2008
Master's degree, Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Sewanee-The University of the South
BS, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
presbyterian boys secondary school
Science Diploma, Science
K Gabrielle Gaspar's American College of Medical Quality Experience 2008 - 2010
Job General Manager, Accountable Care Solutions and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Sutter Physician Services
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Sutter Physician Services June 2013 - Present
Sutter Physician Services 2009 - May 2013
American College of Medical Quality 2008 - 2010
Gage Healthcare Consulting 2007 - 2009
Skills
Process Improvement, Healthcare, Clinical Research, EHR, EMR, HIPAA, Healthcare Management, Informatics, Program Management, Physicians, Hospitals, Medicine, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Consulting, Managed Care, Strategic Planning, Quality Improvement
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2013 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Healthcare
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health 1998 — 1999
MPH, Womens Health, International Health
Boston University
BA
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
MD
Syracuse University
MS, Science Education, Biology
Sutter Physician Services June 2013 - Present
Sutter Physician Services 2009 - May 2013
American College of Medical Quality 2008 - 2010
Gage Healthcare Consulting 2007 - 2009
Skills
Process Improvement, Healthcare, Clinical Research, EHR, EMR, HIPAA, Healthcare Management, Informatics, Program Management, Physicians, Hospitals, Medicine, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Consulting, Managed Care, Strategic Planning, Quality Improvement
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2013 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Healthcare
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health 1998 — 1999
MPH, Womens Health, International Health
Boston University
BA
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
MD
Syracuse University
MS, Science Education, Biology