TeamSTEPPS
TeamSTEPPS® is an evidence-based set of teamwork tools aimed at optimizing patient outcomes by improving communication and teamwork skills among health care professionals. This curriculum was developed by a panel of experts from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Department of Defense (DOD). It incorporates more than 25 years of scientific research that has been conducted on teams and team performance.
There are three types of TeamSTEPPS trainings, all of which can be adapted to meet specific needs:
- Master Training for faculty is generally a 2-day interactive course designed to create a cadre of teamwork facilitators with the skills to train and coach others.
- Fundamentals is 4 to 6 hours of interactive workshops for direct patient care providers, which can be adapted for non-clinicians.
- Essentials is a 1- to 2-hour condensed version of the Fundamentals Course and is specifically designed for nonclinical support staff.
AHRQ no longer offers Master Trainer Certificates or continuing education credits for the 2.0 Core Curriculum course. However, Master, Fundamentals, and Essentials training for TAMU Health faculty, staff, and students is offered through the Office of Interprofessional Education & Research (IPER). An overarching goal for IPER is to support the TAMU Health colleges in integrating TeamSTEPPS® training into their curricula. Please contact Demetria Yanez (979.436.0512) to schedule TeamSTEPPS® training or Chris Kaunas (979.436.9117) to inquire about curricular integration.
TeamSTEPPS® Master Trainers at Texas A&M Health Science Center
TeamSTEPPS Master Trainers at Texas A&M Health Science Center

Regina Beard
EdD, MSN
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chief Executive Officer
TAMHSC Administration

Adam Brown
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Pharmacy

Rickie Jo Bonner
DNP, RN-BC, CNE, CHSE
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing, Bryan

Gerard Carrino
PhD, MPH
Instructional Professor
School of Public Health, College Station

Misti Carter
PhD, JD
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Medicine, RCHI, College Station

Michael Dewsnap
PhD
Lecturer
Humanities in Medicine, Bryan

Jose Florez-Arango
PhD
Instructional Associate Professor
Humanities in Medicine, College Station

Jodie Gary
PhD
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing, Bryan

Darla Gruben
MSN
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing, Round Rock

Simi Gunaseelan
PhD, Director of Assessment
College of Pharmacy, Kingsville

Benny Holland
PhD
Project Manager IV
Clinical Learning Resource Center, Bryan

Lavern Holyfield
DDS
Clinical Associate Professor
College of Dentistry, Dallas

Merlyn Joseph
PharmD
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Pharmacy, Houston

Chris Kaunas
MPH
Executive Director
Office of Interprofessional Education & Research, Bryan

Sherry Lin
PhD, MPH
Assistant Director, Program on Disability Research and Community-Based Care
School of Public Health

LeRoy Marklund
DNP, MSN, RN, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing, Bryan

Susan McKee
DNP, MEd, RN
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing, Bryan

Stacey Mitchell
DNP, MBA, MSN
Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing, Bryan

Cassandra Moffitt
MSN, RN, CDE
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing, Round Rock

Andrea Mora
PharmD
Clinical Associate Professor
College of Pharmacy, Houston

Martin Mufich
MSN, RN, CHSE
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing, Bryan

Angela Mulcahy
PhD, RN, CMSRN, CHSE
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing, Bryan

Theresa Ofili
Pharm D
Instructional Assistant Professor
College of Pharmacy, College Station

Alison Pittman
PhD, RN, CPN, CNE, CHSE
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing, Bryan

Natalie Rosario
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Pharmacy, Kingsville

Nephy Samuel
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Pharmacy

Mark Sicilio
MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Medicine, Bryan

Peggy Timothe
Assistant Professor
College of Dentistry, Dallas

Lesley Tomaszewski
PhD
Instructional Associate Professor, Deputy Director, MHA Program
School of Public Health

Suzanne Van
MSN
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing, Bryan

Carmen Vela
DNP, RN
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing, Round Rock

Rene Verduzco, Jr.
PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Pharmacy, Edinburg

Tammy Wagner
RN, CPHQ
Director
College of Medicine, RCHI, College Station

Karen Wakefield
PhD, RN
Instructional Assistant Professor
College of Medicine, Bryan

Bree Watzak
PharmD
Pharmacist
College of Medicine, RCHI, College Station

Jaye Weston
MS
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Pharmacy, College Station

Shelley White-Corey
DNP, APRN, WHNP, CNE, CHSE
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing, Bryan

Bruce Williams
Director
Clinical Learning Resource Center, Bryan

Kimberly Zemanek
PhD, MEd
Associate Program Director
Center for Excellence in Forensic Nursing, Bryan