Leadership & Administration

The Academy Is Supported by Dedicated Academic and Administrative Leaders Who Work Together to Advance the Academy’s Mission and Support Its Members and Programs
ACADEMY LEADERSHIP
Guiding the Academy
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. Together, the Academy’s leaders advance its mission of promoting excellence in health professions education through collaboration, mentorship, scholarship, and professional development.

Sonia Nagy Chimienti, MD FIDSA

Co-Sponsor
Dean of Education
Professor of Medicine

Nicole Borges, PhD

Co-Sponsor
Chair and Professor of
Medical Education

Thomas Thesen, PhD

Co-Director
Associate Professor of Medical Education
thomas.thesen@dartmouth.edu

Maxwell T. Vergo, MD

Co-Director
Associate Professor of Medicine
maxwell.t.vergo@hitchcock.org
ACADEMY ADMINISTRATION
Supporting the Academy
The Academy also benefits from dedicated administrative support that ensures the efficient coordination of membership, communications, events, faculty development, mentorship, continuing education, and educational scholarship initiatives.

Kerry Schmitt

Kerry Schmitt
Administrative Coordinator
Focus: Member Management & Events
kerry.e.schmitt@dartmouth.edu

Lyndsey Boulton

Lyndsey Boulton
Operations Coordinator
Focus: Communications & Website
lyndsey.boulton@dartmouth.edu

Amanda Sanchez

Amanda Sanchez
Program Coordinator
Focus: Accredited Continuing Education
amanda.e.sanchez@hitchcock.org
THE GEISEL ACADEMY
Supporting educators through leadership, collaboration, mentorship, and educational excellence.