Expertise:
Dr. Akins' expertise is in medical graduate and medical undergraduate educational administration.
Hobbies/Sports:
Movies, Dancing, Painting with Acrylics
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Education and Administration, Texas A&M University (2004); MD, University of Medicine, Bulgaria (1994); Residency in Bulgaria in Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery
Affiliations Awards:
American Academy of Pediatrics; Strategic Planner for Technical Standards Subcommittee, Society for Simulation in Healthcare; Co-Chair of the Resource SubCommittee, Association of Standardized Patient Educators; Vice President, El Paso Chapter, Association of Women in Science
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was being appointed one of the developers of the new integrated curriculum at the Paul L Foster School of Medicine.
Number Of Years In Profession:
16
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her perseverance.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her desire to serve the sick and improve their quality of life.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing the Center, Overseeing the Standardized Patient and Simulation Program, Teaching Clinical Skills to Students, Residents, Faculty and Healthcare Professionals
Education Certifications:
Certification in Human Relations Training and Development, Texas A&M University
Awards/Honors:
Best Administration Award for Pediatric Residency Program in Leadership (2008); Certificate of Contribution, American Academy of Pediatrics (2008); Faculty of the Year Award (2007)