Healthcare Education Experts 2025

*Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician (ABFM) with 14+ years clinical experience (based in Chicago, IL) *Named Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2024, 2025) *Medical Media Commentator seen on/in ABC 7, Fox 32, CBS 2, WGN 9, The Chicago Tribune , Chicago Sun Times, and Everyday Health; including a nationwide 25 interview satellite media tour (TV & radio, November 2025) *Premedical Student Mentor, Urban Bridges Medical Mentoring Program Dr. Rene is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP) with 14+ years of clinical experience. She provides comprehensive primary care for Medicare-eligible patients at Oak Street Health's Avalon Park location in Chicago, specializing in chronic disease management, preventive care, healthcare equity, and access for underserved communities. After overcoming 50 medical school rejections, Dr. Rene graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed residency training at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago. She developed the L.Y.M.I.T.S. Method—a framework for transforming limitations into your greatest strengths. She mentors aspiring physicians through the Urban Bridges Medical Mentoring Program. Dr. Rene has appeared as a medical expert on ABC 7, Fox 32, CBS 2, and WGN 9 Chicago and recently completed a 25-interview national satellite media tour. She is available for expert commentary on resilience in healthcare, medical education equity, resilience and overcoming failure, healthcare access for underserved populations, and diversity in medicine.

At the core of Bold Impact Group, strategic leadership and a fervent dedication to enhancing the healthcare and education sectors have been the cornerstones of our mission. Our work has consistently focused on fostering improved communication and client outcomes.Advocacy for cultural diversity and the empowerment of immigrant and refugee registered nurses has been paramount through The African Nurses Network, which I founded. Our collective efforts have paved the way for better leadership opportunities and resource allocation aimed at uplifting under-served populations while increasing the visibility and impact of cultural diversity within the healthcare industry.

Dr. Lillian Liang Emlet, MD MS CHSE CPC ELI-MP FCCM is a critical care and emergency physician, professor, and certified executive coach working at the intersection of healthcare leadership, clinician wellbeing, and innovation. With more than 20 years of experience in academic medicine, she serves as Professor of Critical Care Medicine and Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and practices clinically as an intensivist at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. Dr. Emlet is the founder of Transforming Healthcare Coaching®, an executive coaching and leadership development firm supporting physicians, healthcare executives, and high-performing clinical teams in navigating complexity, stress, and organizational change. Her work is grounded in evidence-based leadership development, emotional intelligence, and the Energy Leadership Index (ELI), helping leaders strengthen decision-making, communication, and resilience in high-stakes environments. Through individual executive coaching and systemic team coaching, Dr. Emlet partners with organizations to build aligned, psychologically safe, high-trust teams capable of sustained performance and cultural transformation. Her expertise spans team dynamics, simulation-based education, and leadership under pressure—bringing a rare combination of frontline clinical credibility and strategic coaching insight. In addition to her work in healthcare leadership, Dr. Emlet is passionate about advising healthcare technology, AI, and startup teams seeking clinical expertise, market-informed perspective, and mission-aligned guidance. She supports innovators building solutions that meaningfully improve the lives of clinicians, patients, and care systems. Dr. Emlet is a proud Ambassador for the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation, a member of the International Coaching Federation, and host of the Transforming Healthcare Coaching Podcast. Her guiding belief is simple: healthcare transforms when leaders are supported to thrive—and when teams are empowered to lead with clarity, courage, and purpose.

Dr. Chantal Lunderville, MD is a UCSF-trained family medicine physician and nationally recognized expert in medical wellness, aesthetics, compliance, and practice growth. She serves as the Medical Wellness Editor for Lipgloss and Aftershave, a leading spa industry publication with a reach of more than 250,000 readers and followers. She has been mentioned in Forbes, and she has been a featured speaker for global brands including L’Oréal and Epicutis. As the medical director for 20+ aesthetic and wellness practices across California, Dr. Lunderville specializes in helping doctors, nurses, and entrepreneurs build safe, compliant, and scalable practices. She and her team have developed proprietary software that enables medspas to track compliance, medical director oversight, and regulatory requirements- now being made available to the public to elevate industry standards. She has also hosted large-scale women's wellness events and professional trainings with sponsors such as goop Kitchen, AQ Solutions, UnderSkin, South Coast Psychiatry, and Reproductive Partners. A former medical spa owner turned national consultant, Dr. Lunderville empowers women in aesthetics to build legacy-driven, ethical businesses. She is also a leader in longevity and preventive wellness, blending evidence-based lifestyle wellness with advanced regenerative treatments. She is also an aesthetic and womens health trainer focusing on new practitioners. Dr. Lunderville is available for expert commentary on aesthetics, medical wellness, compliance, women’s entrepreneurship, and the future of longevity medicine.

I serve as Group Vice President of HealthStaffingGroup, a healthcare workforce division focused on helping hospitals and healthcare organizations navigate complex staffing and leadership challenges. My work centers on workforce strategy, leadership hiring, retention, and long-term staffing stability in high-demand healthcare environments. With experience supporting healthcare systems across the country, I regularly work with executives, administrators, and clinical leaders to address issues such as nursing shortages, physician recruitment, workforce burnout, and succession planning. I’m particularly interested in how leadership decisions, operational design, and workforce planning directly influence patient outcomes and organizational resilience. Over the years, I’ve seen that staffing challenges are rarely isolated hiring problems; they are strategic issues tied to leadership development, workload design, and long-term workforce sustainability. I often speak on healthcare leadership trends, retention strategies, and the evolving talent landscape within hospitals, clinics, and specialty care environments. My perspective combines frontline workforce realities with executive-level strategy, offering insight into how healthcare organizations can build stable, high-performing teams in an increasingly complex care environment.

Does healthcare education bore you? Let’s change that. Following several years in hospital clinical care and university teaching, I founded BiteSize PLLC to unite my diverse experience and expertise into a multi-level entrepreneurial venture. 1. BiteSize Education is an online course service focused on unique topics for the modern learner. It serves busy healthcare providers desiring to learn niche skills professionally and efficiently through 20-minute modules. Check out our first course here -- Clefting 101! https://bitesizelearning.teachable.com/p/bitesize-clefting-101 2. BiteSize PLLC also provides professional consulting services: -- Dental, Orthodontic, & Oral/Maxillofacial Radiology tools and equipment design -- Multidisciplinary healthcare team development and operations -- Healthcare education course design -- Public speaking engagements (clinical, scientific, education, leadership) I'd love to hear from you! Please send a DM , ring the bell icon (top of profile), and follow * to stay in touch.

Experienced Academic Coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in Coaching, Clinical Supervision, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, and Training. Strong education professional graduated from Bayside High School.

Dr. Gail Clifford is a dedicated and experienced Internal Medicine Hospitalist with a passion for both patient care and the intricate processes that keep healthcare running smoothly. Trained at St. Louis University, New York Medical College, and Carnegie Mellon University, she specializes in diagnosing and treating hospitalized adults. A Fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the Society of Hospital Medicine, she brings expertise and heart to her work. Beyond the hospital, she’s a sought-after speaker, podcaster on Single Mom MD, and a best-selling author, contributing to The Expert’s Cure and Mommy Magic: Anatomy and Sex Education for Pre-Schoolers. Whether mentoring colleagues, improving medical systems, or writing to educate and inspire, she finds joy in every aspect of her career—while always making time for her own adventures and interests.

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Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli (“Dr Garbelli”) is a UK-based physician, healthcare strategist and MedTech advisor focused on assisting healthcare leaders and organisations adopt, navigate, and implement AI/robotics and healthcare automation safely, ethically and at scale. Working at the intersection of clinical practice, technology and executive decision-making, he supports boards, executive teams and MedTech leaders to turn innovation into measurable improvements in patient outcomes, workforce sustainability and operational performance. Dr Garbelli is the creator of the Healthcare Convergence Framework™ (HCF), a practical approach that helps organisations assess AI/Robotics readiness, align leadership priorities and design future-ready care pathways without disrupting frontline delivery. His work typically spans AI and robotics strategy, governance and risk management, clinical adoption and change leadership—ensuring that new technologies strengthen trust, accountability and safety in real-world conditions. As a keynote speaker and author, Dr Garbelli translates complex topics such as AI governance, clinical safety, ethics and system transformation into clear, actionable insights for senior audiences. He is the author of The Doctor’s Future and The Doctor’s Voice, and contributes thought leadership on how medicine is being reshaped by digital transformation and emerging technologies. Known for a pragmatic, clinician-led perspective, Dr Garbelli helps leaders navigate high-stakes decisions such as build-versus-buy, pilot design, evaluation and scaling across multiple sites. His mission is to purposefully transform the future of medicine—one organisation, strategy and physician at a time—with confidence.

I’m passionate about redefining what modern healthcare can look like. After graduating with my Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Auckland, I wanted to combine clinical medicine with innovation, which led me to create Selfcaremen, a fast-growing men’s health platform now operating across New Zealand and Australia. My goal has always been to make preventative healthcare more accessible, engaging, and relevant for men, blending strong clinical standards with a fresh, modern approach.Alongside building Selfcaremen, I continue to invest heavily in my own training and development. I work as an Occupational Medicine Physician and RACP/AFOEM Registrar with Sonic Healthcare in Melbourne, where I’m undertaking specialist training with The Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2025–2029). I’ve also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational and Environmental Medicine from the University of Otago and hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Women’s Health. This background allows me to bring a practical, well-rounded perspective to healthcare, sitting at the intersection of clinical work, workplace health, and entrepreneurship.

Dr. Geny Augustine is a physician at Solace who knows firsthand how challenging the U.S. healthcare system can be for patients. Having worked with diverse patient populations throughout her career, she's seen how the system's complex nature can create unnecessary barriers to getting good care—which is exactly what drew her to Solace's mission of putting patients first. Dr. Augustine completed her medical education in Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, and previously worked as a Family Medicine physician for Banner Health in Glendale, Arizona. She's passionate about improving patient care, leading quality improvement projects like her work on hypertension management in urban environments, which earned honorable mention for the SLUHN Quality Improvement Award in 2020. Fluent in English with intermediate Spanish skills, she brings both clinical expertise and cultural understanding to her patient relationships. When she's not advocating for patients, Dr. Augustine enjoys fitness, culinary arts, fine arts, travel, and volunteer work—pursuits that reflect her belief in whole-person wellness and giving back to her community.

Dr. Ben Reinking, MD Board-Certified Pediatric Cardiologist • Academic Physician-Educator • Master Certified Physician Development Coach I am a pediatric cardiologist, medical educator and physician-coach with a mission to empower doctors and medical students to thrive—both in the clinic and in life. At the clinic and academic level, I’ve spent my career at the University of Iowa’s Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, focusing on echocardiography, fetal cardiology and single-ventricle congenital heart disease. Simultaneously, I’ve held key leadership roles in medical student education, fellowship training, faculty development and admissions. I am currently the division director of pediatric cardiology. Over time, I saw firsthand how physicians, despite outstanding training, dedication and promotion success, can become disconnected from their sense of purpose, experience burnout or struggle to sustain meaningful careers. That insight drove me to found The Developing Doctor, a coaching and development practice that blends my clinical credibility, academic insight and coaching certification to help physicians and trainees identify their values, act intentionally and reconnect with what matters most. Using validated tools (such as DISC, VIA Strengths Finder, Emotional Intelligence assessment) and a proven three-step process (Identify → Act → Reconnect), I guide clients through charting a path aligned with their professional goals, lifestyle needs and personal leadership. Whether renewing joy in practice, navigating a career transition, or positioning for leadership and promotion, I bring a physician’s lived experience and a coach’s strategic lens to every engagement. In short: I help physicians bring their full selves to medicine so they can serve brilliantly and live fully.

C8 Health is a cloud platform for clinical resource management. Founded by providers for frontline teams, our vision is to make best practices accessible to everyone, anywhere, and any time. C8 Health is a single source for all the clinical resources of hospitals. Trusted by leading hospitals across the US and Europe, it supports seamless access to locally vetted best practices and effective team collaboration. We are working with hospitals across the US and Europe to drive the implementation of best practices and provide consistent care across their different sites. For more information please visit www.c8health.com.

Dr. Ayesha Bryant, M.S.P.H, M.D. is a physician, clinical scientist, and associate professor dedicated to translating complex medical research into practical health solutions. With more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and multiple textbook chapters, Dr. Bryant is recognized for her contributions to perioperative outcomes research, preventive medicine, and quality-of-life improvement. She currently serves as a clinical advisor at Alpas Wellness, a drug, alcohol & mental health treatment center in Maryland. She completed her medical training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and Emory University, with additional training in epidemiology and public health. Her research has been featured at major national and international conferences, including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Bryant’s expertise spans functional medicine, AI-driven healthcare algorithms, and national clinical data registry research. She is passionate about combining evidence-based medicine with real-world wellness strategies to improve patient outcomes and preventive care. In addition to her academic work, she has written for Rupa Health, where she shares insights on how readers can live healthier, more vibrant lives.

Dr. James Lyons, M.D., is an internationally trained physician that was born in Germany. He is the son of a teacher and army veteran and was raised in Texas, but traveled extensively during his medical training. From medical rotations in French Hospital Systems, to his training in Miami at Ryder Trauma medical center and psychiatric training at TGK Prison, his depth of knowledge for those in acute crises is vast. In addition to his doctorate in medicine, Dr. Lyons also holds a Masters of Medical Sciences and coordinated research trials for schizophrenia pharmaceutical treatments in Dallas, TX. He completed his residency in Rural Michigan as a Family Medicine Physician, where he made home visits, and was rigorously trained in all aspects of medical care from delivering and caring for newborns, to end of life care. In his final year of training, he was named chief resident of this program. After 3 additional years practicing in rural east texas as a hospitalist in the acute setting, he, his wife, and their 4 children now reside back in Texas where he was raised, where his parents are retired, and where his sister works as a registered nurse in hospital leadership. Dr. Lyons continues to practice medicine in the acute setting as a hospitalist and emergency room physician in the greater Austin area. Aside from direct patient care, Dr. Lyons provides medical expertise and consulting while also being actively involved in performance improvement, infection control, and medical executive committees in the hospitals where he practices.

Award-winning, internationally recognized, certified, career coach, helping career professionals in workforce development, private practice, higher education, etc. expand their skills, grow their confidence, and serve their clients better. 30+ books, chapters, and scholarly articles on career-related topics. Owner of Career In Progress, a global private practice specializing in developing career professionals in coaching mastery and helping solopreneur coaches grow their independent coaching practice. Have a Doctorate of Higher Education Leadership and currently serve on the National Career Development Association Credentialing Commission and is a Facilitating Career Developments Instructor. Full professor in the Doctor of Educational Leadership program at Regis College, and previous VP of Career Development for Merrimack and Nichols Colleges. She has presented widely on topics related to adult learners' career decision making, workforce trends, and career development of college students, including the 2023 NCDA Monograph: Career Coaching Fundamentals. Recently awarded the Distinguished Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award by alma mater for contributions to the field of career services. Large social media and newsletter following.

CLC Sikar is known for its exceptional preparation of students for NEET and IIT-JEE exams and is a renowned NEET Coaching in Sikar. This prestigious institution, well-known in Sikar, is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and overall development. CLC Sikar is a shining example of academic excellence and specializes in coaching for engineering and medical admission tests. Future doctors and engineers choose CLC Sikar for its state-of-the-art facilities, qualified faculty and proven track record of training successful candidates. The institute's reputation as a leading provider of NEET and IIT JEE coaching in Sikar is cemented by its consistent focus on quality education, personalized attention and a supportive learning environment.

With over 20 years of executive leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, I am passionate about creating positive social impact and system change through collaboration, strategy, and innovation. As the CEO of HealthForce Partners California, I lead a cross-sector, multi-regional, non-profit partnership that connects healthcare, education, and workforce development to mitigate workforce shortages and build career opportunities in the regions we serve.

Instructional and research focus: Trauma Informed Care and Neuroscience. Dr. Mikal-Flynn’s academic, research and clinical concentration involves trauma and use of Metahabilitation as a clinical pathway to support resilience and guide one toward growth post-trauma. She also lectures on two facets of neuroscience; gender differences in the brain and exercise and brain health.