About Me
My background is very diverse with experience in bedside patient care, undergraduate and graduate level teaching including medical education, organizational education leadership including residency education and graduate medical education, experience as an educational technologist and instructional designer, and training in workforce education, adult education, instructional technology, and respiratory therapy.
My professional philosophy at work is based on transparency, collaboration, safe work environment, and being goal oriented. I believe in fostering environments where innovation and education can thrive through clear communication and teamwork.
Educational Resources
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Professional Experience
Associate Dean for Research and Clinical Simulation
Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine
January 2024 - Present
Responsible for establishing policy and procedure for the Office of Research as well as policy and procedure for the Office of Simulation. The mission of these offices is to service the medical school first, the university at large second, and our community and affiliates third. A key achievement has been being part of the inaugural faculty and leadership of a new medical school being built from scratch.
- Led development of research infrastructure for new medical school
- Established simulation protocols that integrate with curriculum
- Created community partnerships for clinical education
- Designed research mentorship program for faculty and students
Research & Simulation Resources
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Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Mercer University School of Medicine
Previous Position
Provided leadership for academic programs and curriculum development at the medical school level.
- Oversaw curriculum design and implementation
- Coordinated faculty development initiatives
- Led assessment and evaluation processes
- Managed academic support services for students
Director of Simulation
Atrium Navicent Health
Previous Position
Led simulation programs for medical education and professional development.
- Designed interprofessional simulation experiences
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives using simulation
- Facilitated team training across healthcare disciplines
- Developed simulation curriculum for residents and staff
Assistant Professor, Respiratory Therapy
Georgia State University
Previous Position
Taught undergraduate respiratory therapy courses and conducted research in the field.
- Designed and delivered courses in respiratory care
- Supervised student clinical rotations
- Conducted research on respiratory education methods
- Served on curriculum development committees
Director of Clinical Education, Respiratory Therapy
Macon State College
Previous Position
Coordinated clinical education programs for respiratory therapy students.
- Developed clinical placement relationships with healthcare facilities
- Created assessment tools for clinical competencies
- Mentored students through clinical progression
- Aligned clinical experiences with classroom learning
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Education
PhD in Workforce Education
University of Georgia
- Specialized in educational leadership and professional development
- Research focused on simulation-based education in healthcare
- Developed innovative educational assessment methodologies
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Master's in Education, Instructional Technology
Georgia College and State University
- Focused on innovative educational technologies and instructional design
- Specialized in distance learning methodologies
- Developed multimedia educational resources
Instructional Technology Resources
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Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy
Georgia State University
- Comprehensive training in respiratory care and therapy
- Clinical rotations in diverse healthcare settings
- Specialized in critical care and pulmonary diagnostics
Respiratory Therapy Degree Resources
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Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care
Macon State College
- Foundation in respiratory therapy principles and practice
- Hands-on clinical experience in various care settings
- Introduction to patient care and medical ethics
Respiratory Care Resources
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Skills & Expertise
My expertise is in the area of education technology and simulation, with extensive experience in developing and implementing educational programs at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. I specialize in creating immersive learning environments that bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application, particularly in medical and healthcare education contexts.
Educational Technology Resources
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Simulation & Medical Education Resources
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Contact
Colquitt0621@Gmail.com
Chicago, IL, United States of America
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