Academic Advisory Board: Medical Sciences
Meet the people behind the program.
The MS in Medical Sciences program is guided by an accomplished advisory board. This board is made up of established academics, clinicians, and experts from across the globe. They are responsible for reviewing curriculum, assisting with program outcomes, and providing research expertise to support students.
Dr. Charlems Alvarez Jimenez, PhDProfessor, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada in Colombia Dr. Alvarez Jimenez brings expertise in bridging biomedical engineering, AI, and clinical imaging to improve disease detection and treatment response.
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Jalayne Arias, JDAssociate Professor, Health Policy & Behavioral Sciences, Georgia State University School of Public Health Jalayne Arias, JD brings expertise in health policy, bioethics, and legal issues with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care. |
Dr. Duane Ehredt Jr., DPM, FACFASClinical Professor, Podiatric Physician-Surgeon, and Dean, LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine Dr. Ehredt brings expertise in podiatric surgery, academic leadership, as well as military service as a double board-certified surgeon and dean. |
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Nita Hoxha, MBAClinical Research Management and Clinical Trials Operations, University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio Nita Hoxha, MBA brings expertise in academic clinical research and clinical trial operations in industry including trial management and regulatory compliance. |
Dr. Alton R. Johnson Jr., DPM, DABPM, FASPS, FFPM RCPS, CWSPPodiatric Physician-Surgeon and Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School Dr. Johnson brings international leadership and expertise in surgery, wound care, and academic medicine, with a focus on limb preservation and clinical research. |
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Dr. Ara Kallibjian, DPMChief, Department of Podiatric Surgery at University Hospitals Parma Medical Center, Ohio Dr. Kallibjian brings over 40 years of experience and expertise in podiatric surgery, wound care, and healthcare administration and leadership. |
Paul Kuzmickas, JDDirector at Cleveland Clinic, Chief Legal Advisor at NextChapter, & Adjunct Professor at Tri-C Paul Kuzmickas, JD brings expertise in healthcare operations and strategy, with a focus on patient experience, safety, and quality improvement. |
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