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Gurnick Academy Of Medical Arts Faculty Members
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Our faculty members are qualified medical professionals with the great sense of responsibility and desire to help our students to get the most thorough knowledge of the healthcare field.
We believe in equality and diversity!
And precisely due to this belief we achieve excellence and recognize the value of every individual. One of our goals is to create an environment that respects the diversity of the faculty members and students and enables them to achieve their full potential, to contribute fully, and to derive maximum benefit and enjoyment from their involvement in the life of our Academy.
Our institution supports and encourages instructors and students to engage in discussions and dialogs. Students and faculty members alike are encouraged to freely express views as long as they believe it would advance understanding in the specialized discipline being studied. |
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program |
- Bahram Aliassa, MD, RDMS, RVT
Program Director - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
M.D. - Certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG/ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
M.D. - University of Paris, France
RDMS Registered in OB/GYN, Abdomen and Small Parts, RVT registered in Vascular Technology
Specialty Degree in OB/GYN - University of Clermont - Ferrand
Specialty Degree in Ultrasound - University of Paris
Specialty Degree in Laparoscopic Surgery - University of Clermont - Ferrand
Dr. Aliassa has over 10+ years of experience in ultrasound education and practice.
- David Sorokurs, ARRT, RDMS, RVT
Co-Director/ Clinical Coordinator – Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
B.S. – in Chemistry/ Physics – University of Saint-Petersburg
A.S. – Radiologic Technology, Foothill, Los Altos CA
A.S. – Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Foothill, Los Altos CA
RDMS registered in Abdominal and Small Parts, OB/GYN, Breast. RVT registered in Vascular Technology
Mr. David Sorokurs has more than 10 years of experience in diagnostic imaging and education.
- Krishna Misra, MD
Medical Director - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
M.D., Certified by Certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG/ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology, Licensed Physician in California
Dr. Misra has over 15+ years of experience as a Physician - Radiologist with concentration in Ultrasound, CT, MRI, X-Ray.
- Guillermo Parades, RDMS
Associate Program Director - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
M.D. - University of San Marcos, Peru.
ARDMS Registered in OB/GYN, Abdomen and Small Parts.
Dr. Parades has extensive experience in medical and ultrasound education.
His medical specialties include ultrasonography, OB/GYN, etc.
- Michael Alvarado, RDCS, RVT
Instructor - Cardiovascular Ultrasonography
A.A. - Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria, CA
A.S. - Cardiopulmonary Technology, Groosmont Community College, El Cajon, CA
Mr. Alvarado has over 25 years of extensive experience in Cardiovascular ultrasound field.
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Radiologic Technology Program |
- Joanne Robertson, BS, RT (R)(M), CRT
Program Director - Radiologic Technology Program.
B.S. - University of San francisco
A.S. - Radiologic Technology, Foothill, Los Altos CA
ARRT certified (R)(M), CRT.
Ms Joanne Robertson has over 30 years of experience in education, management and consulting in radiologic imaging industry.
- Marilyn Maes, ARRT, CRT
Program Manager/ Clinical Coordinator – Radiologic Technology Program.
A.S. - Radiologic Technology Program, SRJC, Santa Rosa CA
ARRT Certified (R)(MR), CRT
- Krishna Misra, MD
Medical Director - Radiologic Technology Program
M.D., Certified by Certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG/ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology, Licensed Physician in California
Dr. Misra has over 15+ years of experience as a Physician - Radiologist with concentration in Ultrasound, CT, MRI, X-Ray. |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program |
- Darryl Mendoza, MA, RT (R)(MR), CRT
MRI Program Director/ Instructor
Certificate in Radiologic Technology, Mills Peninsula Health Services
Santa Barbara School of Business
ARRT certified (R)(MR)
Darryl Mendoza has over 20 years of experience in MRI and healthcare management/marketing.
- Ms. Teresa Altvater
MRI didactic/ clinical instructor
A.S. – MRI, Sonoma College
ARMRIT
Ms. Altvater has intensive experience in MRI field. |
Licensed Vocational Nursing Program |
- Dr. Larisa Revzina
Chief Academic Officer/ Program Director - Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program,
Phlebotomy Program F.N.P, R.N.
M.S.N. - UCSF, San Francisco, CA
Assistant Professor in UCSF, R.N. Program
PhD - UCSF, San Francisco, CA
BVNPT as LVN Instructor/ Program Director
Ms. Revzina has over 5+ years of experience in Nursing and Education.
- Ms. Anna Kwong
Didactic/ Clinical Instructor - Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program
RN, PHN
M.S.N - UCSF
B.S. - UCSF
BVNPT as LVN Instructor
Ms. Kwong has over 5+ years of experience in nursing education.
- Ms. Olga Libova
Didactic/ Clinical Instructor - Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program
CNM, RN, ICCE, CD
M.S.N - SUNY at Stony Brook
A.S.N - Jewish Hospital College of Nursing and Allied Health
BVNPT certified as LVN Instructor
Ms. Libova has over 8+ years of experience in nursing.
- Ms. Irina Gotgelf
Didactic/ Clinical Instructor - Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program
RN
B.S.N – San Jose State University
BVNPT certified as LVN Instructor
Ms. Gotgelf has over 6 years of experience in nursing.
- Ms. Teri Lind
Didactic/ Clinical Instructor - Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program
RN, IBCLC, ILCA, ICEA
B.S.N – California State College, Bakersfield, CA
BVNPT certified as LVN Instructor
Ms. Lind has over 20 years of experience in nursing.
- Ms. Gina Villaueva
Didactic/ Clinical Instructor - Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program
RN
B.S.N – The Philippine Women′s University
M.A. - The Philippine Women′s University
BVNPT certified as LVN Instructor
Ms. Villaueva has over 10 years of experience in nursing.
- Ms. Dinah Jarata
Didactic/ Clinical Instructor - Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program
RN
B.S.N – San Jose State University
BVNPT certified as LVN Instructor
Ms. Jarata has over 10 years of experience in nursing.
- Ms. Karen Boatright
Didactic/ Clinical Instructor - Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program
RN
B.S.N – San Jose State University
BVNPT certified as LVN Instructor
Ms. Boatright has over 20 years of experience in nursing.
- Ms. Harriet Palmer
Didactic/ Clinical Instructor - Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program
RN
B.S.N – UCSF, CA
BVNPT certified as LVN Instructor
Ms. Palmer has over 40 years of experience in nursing.
- Ms. Marina Bukhankova
Didactic/ Clinical Instructor - Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program
LVN
B.S. – St. Petersburg Pedagogical University
BVNPT certified as LVN Instructor
Ms. Bukhankova has over 12 years of experience in nursing. |
Psychiatric Technician Program |
- Dr. Larisa Revzina
Chief Academic Officer/ Program Director – Psychiatric Technician Program
M.S.N. - UCSF, San Francisco, CA
Assistant Professor in UCSF, R.N. Program |
Phlebotomy Technician / Medical Assistant Programs |
- Dr. Larisa Revzina
Chief Academic Officer/ Program Director – Phlebotomy Technician/ Medical Assistant Programs,
Phlebotomy Program F.N.P, R.N.
M.S.N. - UCSF, San Francisco, CA
Assistant Professor in UCSF, R.N. Program
PhD - UCSF, San Francisco, CA
BVNPT as LVN Instructor/ Program Director
Ms. Revzina has over 5+ years of experience in Nursing and Education.
- Ms. Galina Zakharova
Clinical/ Didactic Instructor - Phlebotomy Program, Medical Assistant Program
CPT
CPT, DHS
M.D. - Moscow Medical University
- Ms. Jessica Jessup
Clinical/ Didactic Instructor - Phlebotomy Program, Medical Assistant Program.
CPT, DHS, CMA
San Barbara Business College |
Additional Faculty Members |
- Ms. Natalie Volfovski
Didactic Instructor in Biology & Nutrition
M.A. in Education – St. Petersburg State University
C.N.C – College of Natural Health
Ms. Volfovski has over 15 years of experience in biology, nutrition and health consultation.
- Ms. Gelena Gorelik
Didactic Instructor in General Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Nutrition.
M.S. – Nutrition, Endocrinology, UC Davis
B.S. – Biology, Health Sciences, Dietetics, UC Davis
R.D.
Ms. Gorelik has over 5 years of experience in general biology and healthcare sciences education.
- Ms. Natalya Volkova
Didactic Instructor in General Health Sciences, Anatomy, Physiology, Biological Sciences, Nutrition.
M.D. – Moscow State Medical University
PA-C – Stanford University Medical School, Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Ms. Volkova has over 5 years of experience in the medical field.
- Ms. Susanne Martin
Clinical TA for nursing program
LVN
Ms. Martin has over 15 years of experience in clinical nursing. |
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