Leadership & Administration

The Academy is Co-Sponsored by the Geisel Office of Educational Affairs and the Department of Medical Education, and led by two Co-Directors, who provide strategic direction and oversight. They work collaboratively to advance the academy's mission of promoting excellence in health professions education.
Thomas Thesen profile image. Man with brown hair smiling.
Sonia Nagy Chimienti, MD FIDSA
Co-Sponsor
Dean of Educational Affairs
Professor of Medicine
Nicole Borges, PhD
Co-Sponsor
Chair and Professor of
Medical Education
Thomas Thesen, Ph.D.
Co-Director
Associate Professor of Medical Education
thomas.thesen@dartmouth.edu
Maxwell T. Vergo, M.D.
Co-Director
Associate Professor of Medicine
maxwell.t.vergo@hitchcock.org
The academy also benefits from administrative support, which ensures efficient operation and coordination of its various events, and initiatives, such as faculty development, mentorship, and educational scholarship programs.
Kerry Schmitt
Administrative Coordinator
Focus: Member Management & Events
kerry.e.schmitt@dartmouth.edu
Lyndsey Boulton
Operations Coordinator
Focus: Communications & Website
lyndsey.boulton@dartmouth.edu
Amanda Sanchez
Program Coordinator
Focus: Accredited Continuing Education
amanda.e.sanchez@hitchcock.org