Burnett School of Medicine’s

On-Campus Team Directory

About Us On-Campus Team Directory

Full-time or significant-time staff and faculty members working on campus.

For questions or changes on the On-Campus Team Directory, please contact
Maricar Estrella at m.estrella@tcu.edu.

Faculty Directory

Prasanna Abeyrathna, Ph.D.

Prasanna Abeyrathna, Ph.D.

Longitudinal Basic Science Faculty

Jennifer Allie, Ph.D.

Jennifer Allie, Ph.D.

Vice Dean for Faculty and Graduate Programs

Derek Anderson, Ed.D.

Assistant Director, Academic Development

Sandeep Bansal, M.D.

Sandeep Bansal, M.D.

Director, Medical Education Scholarship and Research Faculty Development

Kayla Beeler

Kayla Beeler

Assistant Director, Faculty Development

Mike Bernas, M.S.

Mike Bernas, M.S.

Associate Professor and Director of Scholarly Pursuit and Thesis

Judy Bernas

Judy Bernas

Vice Dean and Senior Officer for Communications and Strategy

Emily Berry, Ph.D.

Emily Berry, Ph.D.

Director of Research Development & Administration

April Bleich, M.D.

April Bleich, M.D.

Associate Professor and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ric Bonnell, M.D.

Ric Bonnell, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Dawn Brewster

Dawn Brewster

Administrative Assistant

Jennifer Bridges, M.S.

Jennifer Bridges, M.S.

Director, Admissions

Brooklyn Bynum

Brooklyn Bynum

Library Specialist

Angela Cantrell, Ph.D.

Angela Cantrell, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean of Pre-Clinical Education and Chair of Medical Education

David Capper, M.D.

David Capper, M.D.

Professor and Chair of Clinical Sciences

Jeff Cargile

Jeff Cargile

Human Resources Director

Elizabeth Carrillo, DrPH

Elizabeth Carrillo, DrPH

Administrative Director, LIC Program

Angie Carter, M.A.

Angie Carter, M.A.

Accreditation Coordinator

Caitlyn Chance

Caitlyn Chance

Administrative Assistant

Kendal Clark, M.A.

Kendal Clark, M.A.

Web Manager

Jenna Cole

Jenna Cole

Coordinator for Career Advising

Angela Cook, Ph.D.

Angela Cook, Ph.D.

Executive Director Fort Worth Research Consortium

Paige Corder, Ed.D.

Paige Corder, Ed.D.

Director, Assessment, Evaluation, and Quality Improvement

Jim Cox, M.D.

Jim Cox, M.D.

Director, Communication Skill Development; Assistant Director, Clinical Skills Course

Kellen Crocker

Kellen Crocker

Administrative Assistant to Dr. Jo Anna Leuck

Jay Crutchfield, M.D.

Jay Crutchfield, M.D.

Professor, Medical Education-Phase 1

Richard Davis, M.B.A.

Richard Davis, M.B.A.

Vice Dean, Finance and Administration; Chief Financial Officer

Amanda de la Torre, MSIS, CAP

Amanda de la Torre, MSIS, CAP

Director of Development

Thomas Deas, M.D.

Thomas Deas, M.D.

Associate Professor and Executive Coach

Hannah Drake

Hannah Drake

Faculty Development Coordinator

Victoria Dunson, M.S.N., RN

Victoria Dunson, M.S.N., RN

Clinical Skills Manager

Layla Edwards, M.D.

Assistant Director, Clinical Skills Course and PIBL Facilitator

Sandra Esparza, M.D.

Sandra Esparza, M.D.

Assistant Dean for Clinical Curriculum and Director for Clinical Skills

Amy Estes

Amy Estes

Director, Community Relations and Special Events

Maricar Estrella

Maricar Estrella

Director, Digital Development and Content Strategy

Nathan Feldman, MHA

Nathan Feldman, MHA

Contract and Budget Analyst

Justin Fairless, D.O.

Associate Professor

Lee Flood, PhD

Lee Flood, PhD

Assistant Dean for Assessment, Evaluation, and Quality Improvement

Victoria Flores, M.S., Ph.D.

Victoria Flores, M.S., Ph.D.

Director of Student Affairs

Stuart D. Flynn, M.D.

Stuart D. Flynn, M.D.

Founding Dean

Mendel Folefac, MBA

Mendel Folefac, MBA

Coordinator for Special Events

Grant Fowler, M.D.

Grant Fowler, M.D.

Professor and Chair of Family Medicine

James Furgerson, M.D.

James Furgerson, M.D.

Cohort Faculty

David Goff, M.D.

David Goff, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Rajesh Gandhi, M.D.

Rajesh Gandhi, M.D.

Executive Coach

Julian Garcia

Julian Garcia

LIC Coordinator

Michelle Gasca

Michelle Gasca

Clinical Skills Coordinator

Ryan Gates, M.D.

Pediatrics Clerkship Director

Mitzi Glover, Ph.D.

Mitzi Glover, Ph.D.

Longitudinal Basic Science Content Expert, Anatomy

Eric Gonzales, Ph.D.

Eric Gonzales, Ph.D.

Longitudinal Basic Science Content Expert

Stevan Gonzalez, M.D.

Stevan Gonzalez, M.D.

Phase 3 Selectives Course Director, Phase 3 Critical Care Course Director , Phase 3 Electives Course

Versinia Gooden, M.Ed.

Versinia Gooden, M.Ed.

Assistant Director, Faculty Affairs

Jennifer Grant, M.D.

Surgery Clerkship Director

Karen Grier

Karen Grier

Coordinator for Office Service, Student Affairs

Candice Gunier, PHR

Candice Gunier, PHR

Senior Human Resources Recruiter

Angela Hairrell, Ph.D.

Angela Hairrell, Ph.D.

Director of Learning Support

Heather Hale Nguyen, M.S.

Heather Hale Nguyen, M.S.

Director of Humanities and Communication

Whitney Hall

Whitney Hall

Coordinator of Standardized Patient Education

Dahlia Hassani, M.D.

Vice Chair, Emergency Medicine

Lindsay Hayward, M.A.

Lindsay Hayward, M.A.

Academic Coordinator

Kimberly Head

Kimberly Head

Administrative Assistant

Emily Hearn

Emily Hearn

LIC Coordinator

Mary Elizabeth Herring, J.D.

Mary Elizabeth Herring, J.D.

Professionalism Resource Officer

Lisa Hewitt

Lisa Hewitt

Assistant to the Dean

Michael Hicks, M.D.

Preparation for Practice Theme Lead, Informatics

Kollier Hinkle, M.D.

Kollier Hinkle, M.D.

Senior Director, Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship

Suzy Holloway

Suzy Holloway

LIC Faculty Recruiting Coordinator

Taylor Hooten

Taylor Hooten

Faculty Affairs Coordinator

Sarah Hunt

Sarah Hunt

Assessment Specialist

Cheryl Hurd, M.D.

Cheryl Hurd, M.D.

Professor and Psychiatry Clerkship Director

Ray Iturbe, M.S.

Ray Iturbe, M.S.

Academic Coordinator

Trey Ivy

Trey Ivy

IT Coordinator

Lewis Jackson

Lewis Jackson

Digital Media Producer and Marketer

Karim S. Jamal, M.D.

Karim S. Jamal, M.D.

Assistant Director, Clinical Skills

Adam Jennings, D.O.

Adam Jennings, D.O.

Executive Director for Simulation Education, Innovation and Research

Rohan Jeyarajah, M.D.

Rohan Jeyarajah, M.D.

Professor and Chair of Surgery

Valerie Johnston, Ph.D.

Valerie Johnston, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Director of Preparation for Practice

Suresh Kankanala, M.D.

Suresh Kankanala, M.D.

Internal Medicine Clerkship Director

Lisa Karpel, M.A.

Lisa Karpel, M.A.

Assessment Specialist

Gregory Kearns, PharmD, PhD

Gregory Kearns, PharmD, PhD

Associate Dean of Research; Director of Faculty Scholarship and Research; and Assistant Director for Scholarly Pursuit and Thesis

Kevin Kidder, Ph.D.

Kevin Kidder, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean for Admissions

Dianna King

Dianna King

Director, Finance and Operations

Craig Kneten

Cohort Faculty

Joslyn Krismer, Ph.D.

Joslyn Krismer, Ph.D.

Director, Educational Affairs

Melanie Lagomichos, M.D.

Melanie Lagomichos, M.D.

Obstetric and Gynecology Clerkship Director

Jo Anna Leuck, M.D.

Jo Anna Leuck, M.D.

Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Brenda Lobley, M.D.

Cohort Faculty

Frank Lonergan, M.D., BCC

Frank Lonergan, M.D., BCC

Student Coach

Rachel Long, MLA

Rachel Long, MLA

Financial Aid Advisor

Alyssa Mowrer, M.D.

Clinical Skills Cohort Faculty

Gorland Mar

Gorland Mar

Graphic Designer

James Marshall, M.D.

James Marshall, M.D.

Professor and Chair of Pediatrics

Terry McCarthy, M.D.

Terry McCarthy, M.D.

Associate Professor and John M. Geesbreght M.D., M.S., FACEP, Chair of Emergency Medicine

Alisa Meriwether

Alisa Meriwether

Manager of Business Operations and Facilities

Jason Mogonye, M.D.

Interim Director, Family Medicine Clerkship

Kitty Momburg

Kitty Momburg

Business Operations Analyst

Raul Montalvo

Raul Montalvo

Program Coordinator

Paula Monthie

Paula Monthie

Administrative Assistant

Amber Nailer, M.Ed

Amber Nailer, M.Ed

Learning Specialist

Samir Nangia, M.D.

Samir Nangia, M.D.

Student Coach

Swapan Nath, Ph.D.

Swapan Nath, Ph.D.

Longitudinal Basic Science Content Expert

Erin Nelson, Psy.D.

Erin Nelson, Psy.D.

Assistant Dean of Physician Communication; Director, Preparation for Practice; Course Theme Lead, Psychological and Behavioral Science

Zachary Nelson, MBA

Zachary Nelson, MBA

Senior Director, Research Strategies & Operations

Thuthuy Nguyen, M.D.

Thuthuy Nguyen, M.D.

Student Coach

Daisy Nwachukwu, M.D.

Daisy Nwachukwu, M.D.

Executive Coach

Karla O’Donald, Ph.D.

Karla O’Donald, Ph.D.

Medical Spanish Lead

Collin O’Hara, M.D.

Collin O’Hara, M.D.

Phase 3 Director and Student Coach

Patrick O’Malley, Ph.D.

Patrick O’Malley, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Physician Communication

Riley Odom, M.A.

Riley Odom, M.A.

Assistant Director, Admissions

Amanda Propst Cuevas, Ph.D.

Amanda Propst Cuevas, Ph.D.

Director of Student Coaching

Sheriee Parnell

Sheriee Parnell

Director, Faculty Affairs

Chinmay Patel, D.O.

Chinmay Patel, D.O.

Emergency Medicine Clerkship Director

Anant Patel, D.O.

Anant Patel, D.O.

Assistant Dean, Student Affairs

Carrie Patterson, M.M.

Carrie Patterson, M.M.

Instructional Designer

Claudia Perez, M.D.

Claudia Perez, M.D.

Neurology Clerkship Director

Stuart Pickell, M.D.

Stuart Pickell, M.D.

Associate Professor

Greg Pitts

Greg Pitts

General Maintenance Supervisor

Jess Price, MLA

Jess Price, MLA

Coordinator, Records and Registration

Karen Restifo, M.D., J.D.

Karen Restifo, M.D., J.D.

Executive Dean of Initiatives & Partnerships

Lauren J. Rainey, J.D., M.S.

Lauren J. Rainey, J.D., M.S.

Associate Dean of Policy Analysis

Ann Richards

Ann Richards

Coordinator, Faculty Affairs

David Riley, M.D., MBA

Assistant Professor and Academic Liaison

Michelle Rochell

Michelle Rochell

LIC Coordinator

Mehnaz Roshani, M.D.

Cohort Faculty, Preceptor

Amit Singh, M.D.

Amit Singh, M.D.

Director, Patient Communication

Clare Shaffer

Clare Shaffer

Simulated Patient Educator

Corbin Santana

Corbin Santana

Mixed Reality Simulation Specialist

Alysha Sapp, MLIS, AHIP

Alysha Sapp, MLIS, AHIP

Medical Librarian

Mohanakrishnan Sathyamoorthy, M.D.

Mohanakrishnan Sathyamoorthy, M.D.

Professor and Chair of Internal Medicine

Jessica Sharda

Jessica Sharda

Admissions Counselor

David Nathan Shau, M.D., M.B.A.

Executive Coach

Bridget Shehan, MA

Bridget Shehan, MA

Director of Financial Education and Scholarship

Imran Siddiqui, Ph.D.

Imran Siddiqui, Ph.D.

Professor and Director for Mechanisms of Health and Disease

Andrea Simons

Andrea Simons

Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship Coordinator

Frank Sloan, M.D.

Frank Sloan, M.D.

Cohort Faculty

Hannah Smitherman, M.D.

Hannah Smitherman, M.D.

Associate Professor

Calli Stewart, MPH

Calli Stewart, MPH

Senior Coordinator, Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship

Sara Ann Stinson, MLIS

Sara Ann Stinson, MLIS

Electronic Resources Librarian

Prescotte Stokes III, M.S.

Prescotte Stokes III, M.S.

Assistant Director for Digital Development and Content Strategy

Barbara Strom, M.Ed.

Barbara Strom, M.Ed.

Assistant Director, Academic Success and Learning Support

Veronica Tatum, M.D.

Veronica Tatum, M.D.

Associate Professor and Director of Patient Inquiry Based Learning

Tristan Tayag, Ph.D.

Tristan Tayag, Ph.D.

Professor, Scholarly Pursuit and Thesis

Susan Terry

Susan Terry

Coordinator, Office of the Dean

Brandon Timmon

Brandon Timmon

Customer Services Consult II

Michael Truitt, M.D.

Michael Truitt, M.D.

Phase 3 Director, Professor and Faculty Career Advisor

Brad Trussell

Brad Trussell

Mixed Reality Simulation Specialist

LeRon Warren

LeRon Warren

Anatomy Lab Manager

Kimberly Washington, M.D.

Kimberly Washington, M.D.

Assistant Dean for Clinical Faculty Success

Danielle Watkins

Danielle Watkins

LIC Faculty Recruiting Coordinator

Doug White

Doug White

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development

Charles Withnell, Ph.D

Charles Withnell, Ph.D

Assistant Professor and Anatomy Educator

Evynne Wong, M.Ed

Evynne Wong, M.Ed

Director, Records and Registration

Anne Wright

Anne Wright

Coordinator, Office Services

Thomas Yorio, Ph.D.

Thomas Yorio, Ph.D.

Professor