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Faculty & Staff

Curriculum Deans

Naomi D'Acolatse, MD, MPH, FAAFP

Naomi D'Acolatse, MD, MPH, FAAFP

Associate Dean for Educational Affairs
(956) 296-1923
Naomi.Dacolatse@utrgv.edu

Naomi D'Acolatse, MD, MPH, FAAFP


Naomi D'Acolatse, MD, MPH, FAAFP
Associate Dean for Educational Affairs
Family and Community Medicine
EMEBL 3.143 (Edinburg)
Email: Naomi.Dacolatse@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1923


Dr. Naomi D'Acolatse received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to entering medical school, she earned a Masters in Public Health with emphasis on Health Education and Disease Prevention. She then earned her medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan where she was elected as a member of The Gold Humanism Honor Society for her leadership and compassion in medicine. Dr. D'Acolatse completed a family medicine residency with a Global Health concentration at St. Mary Mercy Hospital, in Livonia, Michigan. Dr. D'Acolatse joined the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine initially as a Family Medicine residency faculty member and is now serving as Interim Associate Dean of Educational Affairs.

Dr. D'Acolatse is Board Certified in Family Medicine with a long-standing passion and commitment to the care of underserved populations, reducing health disparities, and global health.
Wendy Innis, PhD

Wendy Innis, PhD

Interim Assistant Dean for Pre-Clerkship Year 1
(956) 665-6457
Wendy.Innis@utrgv.edu

Wendy Innis, PhD


Wendy Innis, PhD
Interim Assistant Dean for Pre-Clerkship Year 1
Email: Wendy.Innis@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-6457


Kelsey Baker, PhD

Kelsey Baker, PhD

Interim Assistant Dean for Pre-Clerkship Year 2
Kelsey.Baker@utrgv.edu

Kelsey Baker, PhD


Kelsey Baker, PhD
Interim Assistant Dean for Pre-Clerkship Year 2
Email: Kelsey.Baker@utrgv.edu


Robert Nelson, MD

Robert Nelson, MD

Interim Assistant Dean for Clerkships
(956) 296-1430
Robert.Nelson@utrgv.edu

Robert Nelson, MD


Robert Nelson, MD
Interim Assistant Dean for Clerkships
Email: Robert.Nelson@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1430



Directors

Corey Robinson, PhD

Corey Robinson, PhD

Senior Director for Educational Affairs
Corey.Robinson@utrgv.edu

Corey Robinson, PhD


Corey Robinson, PhD
Senior Director for Educational Affairs
Email: Corey.Robinson@utrgv.edu



Curriculum Management Staff

Yolanda Garcia Ocasio, MEd

Yolanda Garcia Ocasio, MEd

Undergraduate Medical Education Curriculum Manager
Yolanda.GarciaOcasio@utrgv.edu

Yolanda Garcia Ocasio, MEd


Yolanda Garcia Ocasio, MEd
Undergraduate Medical Education Curriculum Manager
Email: Yolanda.GarciaOcasio@utrgv.edu


Joanna Saucedo, MEd

Joanna Saucedo, MEd

Undergraduate Medical Education Curriculum Coordinator
Joanna.Saucedo@utrgv.edu

Joanna Saucedo, MEd


Joanna Saucedo, MEd
Undergraduate Medical Education Curriculum Coordinator
Email: Joanna.Saucedo@utrgv.edu


Alfredo Hinojosa

Alfredo Hinojosa

Systems Analyst III
(956) 296-1617
Alfredo.Hinojosa@utrgv.edu

Alfredo Hinojosa


Alfredo Hinojosa
Systems Analyst III
Email: Alfredo.Hinojosa@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1617


Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Systems Analyst I
(956) 296-8214
Matthew.Kelly@utrgv.edu

Matthew Kelly


Matthew Kelly
Systems Analyst I
Email: Matthew.Kelly@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-8214



Clinical Skills and Simulation Staff

Jesse Candanoza, MEd

Jesse Candanoza, MEd

Medical Simulation Specialist
(956) 296-1566
Jesse.Candanoza@utrgv.edu

Jesse Candanoza, MEd


Jesse Candanoza, MEd
Medical Simulation Specialist
Email: Jesse.Candanoza@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1566


Cristina Zapata

Cristina Zapata

Medical Simulation Specialist
Cristina.Zapata@utrgv.edu

Cristina Zapata


Cristina Zapata
Medical Simulation Specialist
Email: Cristina.Zapata@utrgv.edu


Dhani Ocasio

Dhani Ocasio

Clinical Skills Course Coordinator
Dhani.Ocasio@utrgv.edu

Dhani Ocasio


Dhani Ocasio
Clinical Skills Course Coordinator
Email: Dhani.Ocasio@utrgv.edu



Instructional Technology Staff

Vickie Roge, MBA

Vickie Roge, MBA

Senior Instructional Development Designer
Vickie.Roge@utrgv.edu

Vickie Roge, MBA


Vickie Roge, MBA
Senior Instructional Development Designer
Email: Vickie.Roge@utrgv.edu


Christian Leonardelli, MS

Christian Leonardelli, MS

Instructional Technology Support Specialist
Christian.Leonardelli@utrgv.edu

Christian Leonardelli, MS


Christian Leonardelli, MS
Instructional Technology Support Specialist
Email: Christian.Leonardelli@utrgv.edu



Course Coordinators Preclerkship Years 1 and 2

Angela Cortez, MBA

Angela Cortez, MBA

Senior Course Coordinator
Angela.Cortez@utrgv.edu

Angela Cortez, MBA


Angela Cortez, MBA
Senior Course Coordinator
Email: Angela.Cortez@utrgv.edu


Norma Lopez

Norma Lopez

Course Coordinator
Norma.Lopez@utrgv.edu

Norma Lopez


Norma Lopez
Course Coordinator
Email: Norma.Lopez@utrgv.edu


Adriana Ramirez

Adriana Ramirez

Course Coordinator
Adriana.Ramirez04@utrgv.edu

Adriana Ramirez


Adriana Ramirez
Course Coordinator
Email: Adriana.Ramirez04@utrgv.edu


Walaa Shaath, MBA

Walaa Shaath, MBA

Course Coordinator
Walaa.Shaath@utrgv.edu

Walaa Shaath, MBA


Walaa Shaath, MBA
Course Coordinator
Email: Walaa.Shaath@utrgv.edu


Michelle Solis, MEd, MBA

Michelle Solis, MEd, MBA

Course Coordinator
Michelle.Solis01@utrgv.edu

Michelle Solis, MEd, MBA


Michelle Solis, MEd, MBA
Course Coordinator
Email: Michelle.Solis01@utrgv.edu



Academic Coordinators Clerkship Years 3 and 4

Judy A. Martínez, MEd

Judy A. Martínez, MEd

Sr. Academic Coordinator
Judy.Martinez@utrgv.edu

Judy A. Martínez, MEd


Judy A. Martínez, MEd
Sr. Academic Coordinator
Email: Judy.Martinez@utrgv.edu


Alma Arteaga

Alma Arteaga

Academic Coordinator
Alma.Arteaga@utrgv.edu

Alma Arteaga


Alma Arteaga
Academic Coordinator
Email: Alma.Arteaga@utrgv.edu


Angelica Bocanegra

Angelica Bocanegra

Academic Coordinator
Angelica.Bocanegra@utrgv.edu

Angelica Bocanegra


Angelica Bocanegra
Academic Coordinator
Email: Angelica.Bocanegra@utrgv.edu


Salina Coleman

Salina Coleman

Academic Coordinator
Salina.Coleman@utrgv.edu

Salina Coleman


Salina Coleman
Academic Coordinator
Email: Salina.Coleman@utrgv.edu


Elizabeth Palomo

Elizabeth Palomo

Academic Coordinator
Elizabeth.Palomo@utrgv.edu

Elizabeth Palomo


Elizabeth Palomo
Academic Coordinator
Email: Elizabeth.Palomo@utrgv.edu



Administrative Staff

Isabelle Hughes, MEd

Isabelle Hughes, MEd

Administrative Associate
Isabelle.Hughes@utrgv.edu

Isabelle Hughes, MEd


Isabelle Hughes, MEd
Administrative Associate
Email: Isabelle.Hughes@utrgv.edu


Amanda Garcia Casas

Amanda Garcia Casas

Program Specialist - OEA
amanda.garcia17@utrgv.edu

Amanda Garcia Casas


Amanda Garcia Casas
Program Specialist - OEA
Email: amanda.garcia17@utrgv.edu


Albesa Salinas

Albesa Salinas

Program Specialist - Preclerkships and Scholarly Activities
Albesa.Salinas01@utrgv.edu

Albesa Salinas


Albesa Salinas
Program Specialist - Preclerkships and Scholarly Activities
Email: Albesa.Salinas01@utrgv.edu


Maria Salinas

Maria Salinas

Program Specialist - Clerkships
Maria.Salinas12@utrgv.edu

Maria Salinas


Maria Salinas
Program Specialist - Clerkships
Email: Maria.Salinas12@utrgv.edu



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Email: ume@urtgv.edu

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