CICP Leadership - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

This core team of USAHS leaders provides oversight for the Centers for Innovative Clinical Practice (CICP). These leaders are also members of the Innovation Steering Committee (ISC), which fosters innovative approaches to the curricular integration of educational technologies and the advancement of teaching excellence through new approaches and frameworks, such as simulation.

Dr. Maria Puzziferro, PhD

Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation
Dr. Maria Puzziferro leads the Innovation Steering Committee, which fosters innovative approaches to the curricular integration of educational technologies such as simulation, and the advancement of teaching excellence through new approaches and frameworks.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 720-480-5961

Dr. Elisabeth McGee

Director, Centers for Innovative Clinical Practice, St. Augustine
Dr. McGee is the Director of Simulation Education and CICP Operations and the Vice Chair of the Innovation Steering Committee. Dr. McGee oversees the management, operations, and activities of the CICPs. She works with faculty and staff to support effective and safe simulation environments that employ current and best practices in simulation.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 904-770-3543

Dr. Emily Frank

Manager of Simulation Education and Innovation Initiatives (TXAU)

Email: [email protected]du
Extension: 3160

CICP Staff

Mechelle Roy
Clinical Simulation Coordinator, St. Augustine
Ms. Roy maintains the operations of the St. Augustine CICP. She works closely with faculty and students to support all aspects of center activities including simulation setup, faculty support for simulation activities, and operation of the AV systems.