Gina Wesley, Ph.D. - Director of the Standardized Patient Program

As Director, Gina oversees operations and secures funding for the program. She began the program in 2000 and currently works in conjunction with many federal and state agencies to enhance preparedness for the state of Kentucky. Gina has several publications regarding the use of standardized patients for medical education. A professional vita is available here.

Jackie Krugler - Assistant Director of the Standardized Patient Program

Jackie joined the SP Program in 2001 as an standardized patient and began working as the program coordinator and trainer in 2003. Jackie oversees the daily activities of the standardized patient program. She designs and implements training sessions, assists with case development, maintains clinic scheduling and promotes the program at regional and national events. Her curriculum vita is available here.

Michelle Thompson - Moulage Expert and CDC Grant Coordinator

Michelle Thompson has been with the program since 2000. She began as a patient then served as an interim trainer until the fall of 2002 when a grant for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention presented the program with the opportunity to assist in bioterrorism training for healthcare providers and first responders. An integral part of this training is the use of moulage (makeup applied to the SPs to simulate disease states). Michelle was trained on moulage techniques by Jerry Crotzenberg , a moulage artist with the US Army, and is now the moulage expert for University of Louisville.

Deonna Williams - Patient Simulation Specialist

Deonna Williams began as an SP in 2003. She is now a Patient Simulation Specialist. She not only assists in the application of moulage but also with the operation of the portable patient simulation mannequins (ECS METIS). These state-of-the-art mannequins can realistically portray the physiology of a victim resulting from an act of terrorism.