Advisory Board

The Advisory Board of the Geisel Academy of Educators and Scholars is composed of distinguished educational leaders and practitioners representing the different health sciences programs at Geisel School of Medicine. These members bring expertise across disciplines such as medicine, nursing, and public health. Their diverse backgrounds reflect a commitment to advancing educational excellence, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration. By including a range of health science professionals, the board ensures that the academy's initiatives meet the educational needs across different areas of healthcare education.


Manish Mishra, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
manish.k.mishra@dartmouth.edu


Jeffrey Cohen, MD

Emeritus Professor of Neurology
jeffrey.a.cohen@dartmouth.edu


Matthew Charnetski, MSMS, NRP

Director of Simulation-Based Education and Research
matthew.d.charnetski@hitchcock.org

Maxwell Vergo, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine
maxwell.t.vergo@dartmouth.edu


Kelly Kieffer, MD, MS

Associate Professor of Medicine
kelly.a.kieffer@dartmouth.edu


Candice Black, DO

Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine & Medical Education
candice.c.black@dartmouth.edu


Roshini Pinto-Powell, MD

Professor of Medicine & Medical Education
roshini.pinto-powell@dartmouth.edu

Cheryl Elinsky, PA

Instructor in Medicine & Medical Education
cheryl.a.elinsky@dartmouth.edu


Dwayna Covey

Med Vice President
Center for Learning and Professional Development
dwayna.covey@dartmouth.edu