Our Sites
Cleveland
Faculty at our VAQS site are sought after for experience in Quality Improvement (QI), education experts in QI, Implementation science – de-implementation, Interdisciplinary education, operations-related projects, and experience with quality and safety education for nurses –QSEN.
Fellows come to our VAQS site to gain an expertise in QI expertise, interdisciplinary education, operations-related projects, Implementation science and leadership.
Our program site is known for strong interdisciplinary teams and information technology.
Senior Faculty Scholars
Faculty Scholars
Third Year Fellows

Tony Vehovec, PhD, RN
Second Year Fellows

Lisa Brannack, DNP, FNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, JD, MPH, MADR

Kathy Meyers, PhD-C, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC
First Year Fellows

Victoria Wu, MD

Elizabeth (Beth) Edmiston, PhD, RN, CCRN

Megha Kalsy, PhD, MS

Jessica Mccullough, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Alumni
2020
- Christine Horvat Davey, PhD, BSPS, RN
- Dawn Linn, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
- Lance Vernon, DMD, MP
- Sarah Miano, PhD, RN
2019
- Barbara Messinger-Rapport, MD, PhD, FACP
- Erica Stovsky, MD, MPH
- Izabela Kazana, DNP, APN, AGPCNP-BC, CCRN
2018
- Jason Tuckerman, MD
- Julie Schexnayder, DNP, MPH, CNP-BC, AACRN
- Michelle Slater, DNP, RN, CNOR
- Sandy Chang, MD, MHS
- Shanina Knighton, MD
2017
- Aniko Kukla, MD
2016
- Ellen Luebbers Weaver, MD
- Marilyn Swanson, DNP, FNP-C
2015
- Kari Gali, MSN, RN PNP
2014
- Susan Phillips, DNP, PMHCNS, BC
2013
- Anita Misra-Hebert, MD, FAC
- Caitlin Brennan, RN, PhD
- Danielle Olds, RN, PhD
- Kimberly Johnson, RN, PhD
- Robert Patrick, MD, MBA
2011
- Donald Dumford, MD
- Lisa Henry, MD
- Mekeshia Bates, DNP, MPH, RN
2010
- Mamta Singh, MD, MS
2009
- Ileana Pina, MD
- Roslyn Yomtovian, MD
2008
- Susan Kirsh, MD
2006
- Elaine Thallner, MD
2005
- Andrew Garlisi, MD, MPH
- Elizabeth (Betsy) Kern, MD, MS
2004
- Christopher Hebert, MD
- Richard Pine, MD
2003
- Amy Schechter, MD, MS
- Leo Bennett, MD, MPH
2001
- Lee Slavin, MD
- Mark Best, MD, MPH