LCME Steering Committee
The LCME Steering Committee oversees the self-study process, making operational and policy decisions in preparation for the LCME review. Members of this committee also serve as co-chairs of the five sub-committees.
Arturo Saavedra, M.D., Ph.D.
Dean, VCU School of Medicine
Michael Donnenberg, M.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Research and Research Training
Robert Findling, M.D.
Chair, Department of Psychiatry
Adam Garber, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Amelia Grover, M.D.
Professor, Department of Surgery
Kelly Harrell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology
Kevin Harris, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Pearce Korb, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Neurology
Luan Lawson, M.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education and Student Affairs
Marlon Levy, M.D.
Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
Kacie Lord
Director of Curriculum Initiatives and Quality
Denee Moore, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Population Health
Prattyak Mukhopadhyay
Medical Student, Class of 2024
Anita Navarro, Ed.D.
Chief of Staff
Betsy Ripley, M.D.
Vice Dean and Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Vikram Seshadri
Medical Student, Class of 2025
Michelle Whitehurst-Cook, M.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Admissions
Chris Woleben, M.D.
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Alice Wong, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Cathy Wood
Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration
Subcommittees
Co-Chairs
Robert Findling, M.D.
Chair, Department of Psychiatry
Anita Navarro, Ed.D.
Chief of Staff
Members
Chandra Crump
Fellowship Program Coordinator, Department of Orthopaedics
Bennett Lee, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Bruce Mathern, M.D.
Professor, Department of Neurosurgery
Paul Peterson
Associate Dean for Administration
Andrew Phillips
Medical Student, Class of 2023
Azhar Rafiq, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery
Alexander Rittenberg, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Cathy Wood
Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration
Co-Chairs
Amelia Grover, M.D.
Director of Engagement, Professionalism and Wellness
Betsy Ripley, M.D.
Vice Dean and Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Members
Jean Bailey, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Faculty Development
Jay Brazelle
Senior Supervisor and Project Manager, SOMTech
John Cyrus
Research and Education Librarian
Dana Dabson
Medical Student, Class of 2026
Nicole Deiorio, M.D.
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Neel Dixit, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
Mike Grotewiel, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Graduate Education
Kevin Harris, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Donna Jackson, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Director of Student Outreach
Lenore Joseph, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
Chao Li, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Kit Mulloy
Director, Faculty Affairs
Gaby Obedoza
Medical Student, Class of 2023
Bhavesh Patel
Director of Application Services, SOMTech
Co-Chairs
Adam Garber, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Alice Wong, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Members
Charles Anderson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology and Biophysics
Christia Aspili
Medical Student, Class of 2025
Diane Biskobing, M.D.
Associate Dean for Preclinical Medical Education
Lelia Brinegar, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean for Medical Education
Katherine Czyszczon, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Alan Dow, M.D.
Assistant Vice President of Health Sciences for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care
Amanda Ennis
Director, Office of Medical Education
Catherine Grossman, M.D.
Medical Director, Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety
Marieka Helou, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
William Hewlett
Medical Student, Class of 2023
Meera Pahuja, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Shreya Raavicharla
Medical Student, Class of 2024
Kim Sanford, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Pathology
Nancy Valencia-Rojas
Global Surgery Program Coordinator, Department of Surgery
Co-Chairs
Pearce Korb, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Neurology
Denee Moore, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Population Health
Members
Brian Aboff, M.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education
Charles Alexander
Lead Geriatric Education Coordinator
Nidhi Desai
Medical Student, Class of 2024
Eric Ellis
Director of Educational Systems and Analytics
Moshe Feldman, Ph.D.
Director of Evaluation for Undergraduate Medical Education
Judson Frye, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology
Kayla Harley
Medical Student, Class of 2025
Sarah Hobgood, M.D.
Assistant Dean for Clinical Medical Education
Jeff Kushinka, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Alex Meredith, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology
Ashlie Tseng, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Co-Chairs
Kelly Harrell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology
Chris Woleben, M.D.
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Members
John Bigbee, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology
Tracy Bowers
Manager, Fiscal and Assets Management
Melissa Bradner, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Population Health
Pemra Cetin
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Financial Aid
Aaron Goldberg, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Shannan Green, M.D.
Medical Director, University Student Health Services
Madeline Helwig
Medical Student, Class of 2024
Alison Jones, Ed.D.
Associate Vice President, Health Sciences Academic Operations and Strategy
Nathan Lewis, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
Amy Miller, Ed.D.
Director, Division for Academic Success
Margaret Roberson, M.D.
Director, VCU Student Health Services
Deborah Roberts
Assistant Director, Division for Academic Success
Wasamah Shaikh
Medical Student, Class of 2025
Miki Skinner, Ph.D.
Assistant Director, University Counseling Services, MCV Campus
Michelle Whitehurst-Cook, M.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Admissions
Anna Xystros
Medical Student, Class of 2026
Independent Student Analysis
The Independent Student Analysis, or ISA, allows students to evaluate the medical education program and provide objective commendation and critique. Members of this committee will prepare a report using the results of the ISA student survey. Based on these results, the LCME Steering Committee will develop a series of recommendations for the School of Medicine’s faculty and administration.
Co-Chairs
Vikram Seshadri
Medical Student, Class of 2025
Prattyak Mukhopadhyay
Medical Student, Class of 2024
Members
OreOluwa Aluko
Medical Student, Class of 2026
Zainab Aziz
Medical Student, Class of 2026
Enjana Bylykbashi
Medical Student, Class of 2023
Reafa Hossain
M.D.-Ph.D. Student
Evrosina Isaac
Medical Student, Class of 2023
Faizaan Khan
Medical Student, Class of 2025
Amelie Nkodo
Medical Student, Class of 2024
Thomas Siff
M.D.-Ph.D. Student