I collaborate with leading global health experts, medical educators, and faculty to support FAIMER's healthcare education work worldwide. I am responsible for the strategic development and implementation of clinical exchange programs to expand GEMx - the global educational exchange in medicine and the health professions. I currently work with a team to evaluate postgraduate medical education systems worldwide to support the development of a worldwide healthcare education resource.

Spearheaded the implementation of ECFMG’s service program, GEMx - the global educational exchange in medicine and the health professions, a program model recognized in the Annals of Global Health in 2014 and 2015. Formed and serve on the GEMx International Advisory Committee charged with providing guidance and assistance to ECFMG on the development and sustainment of the GEMx program. Lead and connect global institutional partners to enhance the internationalization of health professions… Show more Spearheaded the implementation of ECFMG’s service program, GEMx - the global educational exchange in medicine and the health professions, a program model recognized in the Annals of Global Health in 2014 and 2015. Formed and serve on the GEMx International Advisory Committee charged with providing guidance and assistance to ECFMG on the development and sustainment of the GEMx program. Lead and connect global institutional partners to enhance the internationalization of health professions education through student exchanges worldwide (www.gemxelectives.org). Partner with medical education networks to form intra-institutional partnerships in Africa and Latin America to facilitate student elective exchanges and to contribute towards strengthening their networks. Present and conduct workshops at international conferences. Served on the IT application development team to design and develop the GEMx web-based management system and application service for GEMx partners and their students. Lead ECFMG’s ERAS Support Services team who support more than 32,000 U.S. allopathic, osteopathic and international medical graduates combined who apply to U.S. post-graduate residency training programs, in partnership with the AAMC’s Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Oversee ECFMG’s House of Medicine Initiative that contributes to enterprise-wide efforts to increase organizational presence and recognition as a world leader in international medical education, credentialing and related IMG issues. Oversee partnership development with leading U.S. academic and healthcare organizations to contribute to ECFMG-FAIMER’s strategic priorities. Show less

Partnered with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) ERAS program and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) in connection with international medical graduates who seek and apply to U.S. post-graduate residency training programs across the nation. Managed all staff activities to effectively run a large operation that serves more than 28,000 US allopathic and international medical graduates. Successfully negotiated with the AAMC ERAS to acquire a redesigned web-based… Show more Partnered with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) ERAS program and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) in connection with international medical graduates who seek and apply to U.S. post-graduate residency training programs across the nation. Managed all staff activities to effectively run a large operation that serves more than 28,000 US allopathic and international medical graduates. Successfully negotiated with the AAMC ERAS to acquire a redesigned web-based system to streamline processes to execute highly effective and efficient, quality services to our client base. Worked closely with the ECFMG and AAMC Application Development teams to re-engineer the Deans Workstation (DWS) in accordance with ECFMG's ERAS business requirements. Served on the AAMC ERAS Advisory Committee, representing ECFMG and advocating the needs of the IMG population in connection with ERAS. Show less

Managed the day-to-day operations of the ECFMG Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Program (EVSP) that serve more than 10,000 international medical graduates (IMG) who seek and maintain J-1 visa sponsorship to lawfully train in the United States. Highly knowledgeable in the J-1 clinical visa application process and US Department of State regulations. Managed IMG J-1 sponsorship applications and served US postgraduate training institutions in the State of New York by supporting and working directly… Show more Managed the day-to-day operations of the ECFMG Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Program (EVSP) that serve more than 10,000 international medical graduates (IMG) who seek and maintain J-1 visa sponsorship to lawfully train in the United States. Highly knowledgeable in the J-1 clinical visa application process and US Department of State regulations. Managed IMG J-1 sponsorship applications and served US postgraduate training institutions in the State of New York by supporting and working directly with GME administrators, designated institutional officials (DIOs) and program directors to ensure compliance and understanding of the J-1 regulations. Developed the educational outreach tutorials. Spearheaded the ECFMG EVSP annual national conferences. Presented at national conferences and meetings. Show less

Managed the Medical Education Department handling visa, licensure, student and resident issues. Member of the Graduate Medical Education Committee, Continuing Medical Education Committee, and Internal Review. Knowledgeable in graduate medical education, ACGME accreditation standards, and residency review.