NEOMED Executive Education welcomes new faces, continues to drive innovation
It’s an exciting time at NEOMED Executive Education, with new colleagues, leadership transitions, and the continued delivery of high impact programs. We remain committed to equipping healthcare professionals, educators, and researchers with the tools they need to excel.
Our team brings together a remarkable blend of experience, innovation and passion.
Michele McCarroll, Ph.D., FAACVPR, ACSM-CCEP, CCRP, LSSBB
Program director, Fellowship in Academic Medicine-Clinical Education
The Fellowship in Academic Medicine-Clinical Education (FAME-E) offers learners an opportunity to strengthen their abilities as medical educators by mastering curriculum design, teaching strategies, assessment methods and program leadership.
Dr. McCarroll is a distinguished research leader, educator and healthcare strategist with more than 20 years of experience in clinical research, graduate medical education and health systems science. She currently serves as division research director of graduate medical education, supporting more than 800 physicians across 17 residency and fellowship programs. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and nationally recognized leader, her work has been featured on NPR’s Morning Edition and honored with numerous awards for equity and innovation in healthcare.
Sharad Shanbhag, Ph.D.
Program director, Fellowship in Academic Medicine-Clinical Research
The Fellowship in Academic Medicine-Clinical Research (FAME-R) guides learners in designing, conducting and analyzing clinical research, while developing the skills needed to create a research protocol and apply data analysis to real-world cases.
A research associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dr. Shanbhag is a systems neuroscientist exploring how the brain coordinates emotional responses to sound. His research combines neurophysiology, imaging and behavioral science to better understand the connection between hearing and emotion.
Sabrina Cali, Ph.D., NBC-HWC
Program director, Health and Well-Being Coaching Certificate Program
In the Health and Well-Being Coaching Certificate Program (HWCPP), participants gain the knowledge and skills to help clients make sustainable lifestyle changes. This program is accredited by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC).
Dr. Cali is an exercise physiologist, personal trainer and nationally board-certified health and wellness coach with 20 years of experience in health promotion. She runs her own wellness business, helping women manage diabetes.
Jennifer Reneker, Ph.D.
Program director, Fellowship in Innovation-Research and Entrepreneurship
The Fellowship in Innovation-Research and Entrepreneurship (FIRE) program is designed for clinicians and bioengineers and guides participants through the process of turning healthcare innovations into FDA-cleared, market-ready products.
A physical therapist and public health epidemiologist, Dr. Reneker focuses her research on innovative therapies for neurological conditions, particularly concussion care. She is currently developing a virtual reality–based diagnostic and management tool using artificial intelligence. An NIH-funded mentor, she has extensive experience teaching research methods to doctoral learners.
Aaron Clark, M.Ed., MBOE, LSSBB
Program director, Lean Six Sigma for Healthcare Operations
Lean Six Sigma for Healthcare Operations trains learners in process improvement, focusing on strategies that increase efficiency, ensure consistency and improve patient outcomes. NEOMED Executive Education currently offers certification at the Yellow Belt and Green Belt levels with a Black Belt program under development.
We are thrilled to welcome Aaron Clark as NEOMED’s new director of operational excellence. With more than a decade in higher education leadership and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, Clark will oversee the university’s continuous improvement initiatives and Lean Six Sigma programs. Most recently, he led enrollment management for the Doctor of Pharmacy and Executive Education programs at The Ohio State University.
Amy Williams, M.S.
Learning experience designer, Executive Education
We’re also pleased to welcome Amy Williams as learning experience designer. Williams brings to the team more than 15 years of experience in higher education as an instructor, curriculum designer and academic advisor. She is also a doctoral candidate in health communication, with a research background in reproductive health, telehealth and health narratives in media.
Grow with us
Our growing team’s expertise spans research, education, process improvement, wellness and innovation, allowing us to serve learners across healthcare and academia with a comprehensive, collaborative approach. We would like to take a moment to reflect and share our gratitude to former FAME-E program director Janel Koellner. Koellner led the FAME-E program for a decade before the founding of Executive Education. Her collegiality is unmatched, and her support was integral to the early success of Executive Education.
We invite the NEOMED community to connect with us, learn more about our programs and discover how we can help you reach your professional goals. Together, we will continue to foster excellence, innovation and a culture of continuous improvement.