James Carlson

James Carlson serves as Interim Provost, Associate Provost for Innovation, Vice President for Interprofessional Education and Simulation, and Professor at Rosalind Franklin University. He oversees all simulation-based activities, the DeWitt C. Baldwin Institute for Interprofessional Education, and the Gross Anatomy Labs within the College of Health Professions.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Interprofessional Health Care Studies (Rosalind Franklin University, 2012)
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice (Rosalind Franklin University, 2001)
• American Medical Association Health Systems Science Fellowship (2022)

Dr. Carlson's research integrates clinical education with emerging technologies, focusing on AI-driven diagnostic reasoning, simulation-based team training, and health system optimization. His work bridges interprofessional education with practical healthcare delivery innovations, particularly in digital health applications and performance assessment methodologies. As a Master Teachers Guild member, he emphasizes evidence-based pedagogy in clinical training environments.

Professional recognition includes:

• Society for Simulation in Healthcare certification as CHSE-A
• AMA Health Systems Science Fellowship completion

Under his leadership, Rosalind Franklin University achieved Society for Simulation in Healthcare accreditation, establishing it among elite global simulation programs. He directs institutional strategy for interprofessional education while maintaining active teaching roles across university programs, with particular emphasis on advancing simulation standards in healthcare education.