James Dale Colquitt, Jr.

Dr. James Dale Colquitt, Jr. serves as Associate Dean for Research and Clinical Simulation and Associate Professor at Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM), part of The Chicago School. With over two decades of clinical and academic leadership experience including deanships at Mercer University and VCOM, he bridges respiratory therapy practice with medical education innovation.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD, University of Georgia (2015)
• MEd, Georgia College and State University (2006)
• BS, Georgia State University (2002)
• AS, Macon State College (1997)

Dr. Colquitt's research program pioneers simulation-based medical education through three interconnected pillars: advanced clinical simulation technologies, gamification of healthcare training, and mastery learning frameworks. His work specifically targets competency development for physicians serving rural and underserved communities, with strong emphasis on patient safety protocols and interprofessional collaboration.

Analysis of his 2013-2025 publications reveals consistent innovation in simulation pedagogy, including virtual reality applications, team-based resuscitation models, and novel assessment tools. His research demonstrates progressive integration of gaming mechanics into clinical training while maintaining rigorous educational standards.

Dr. Colquitt has secured $620,000+ in research funding and holds leadership roles as Senior Educator with the American College of Surgeons and Board Secretary for the North American Simulation and Gaming Association. He currently advances his impact through AACOM and WASC leadership fellowships.

As simulation program director, he oversees IllinoisCOM's clinical simulation infrastructure, leading multidisciplinary teams in developing evidence-based training scenarios that address critical gaps in medical education for underserved populations.