Elizabeth Gignac

Dr. Elizabeth Gignac serves as Assistant Dean for Clinical Skills & Simulation and Associate Professor of Academic Clinical Medicine at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, concurrently holding dual chairs in Emergency Medicine and Simulation and Clinical Education.

Educational background:

• Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences, Michigan State University
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University

Her research integrates population health with clinical simulation methodologies and emergency medicine innovation, emphasizing community-focused medical education and scalable simulation training systems.

Key achievements:

• Secured Society for Simulation in Healthcare accreditation for CUSOM Simulation Center
• Launched mobile simulation program and $75,000 NBOME grant-funded initiatives
• Achieved 100% National Resident Matching Program success rate for emergency medicine residents

Awarded Clinical Faculty of the Year (2024) while maintaining active emergency physician duties at Cape Fear Valley Health, precepting students and residents in community clinical settings.