CARA MOLINARI, MA

ST. CHARLES, MD

202-***-**** adydfm@r.postjobfree.com WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/CARA-MOLINARI MEDICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING EXECUTIVE

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S P R O F I L E

A high-energy, results-driven multilingual Global Medical Education Executive respected for 20+ years leveraging a strategic, dynamic approach for directing the Health Professional Education portfolios of industry leaders such as the American College of Preventive Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. C A R E E R H I G H L I G H T S & A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S / T O P S K I L L S

Proven track record developing and implementing global education and training programs leveraging culturally appropriate best practices in hands-on, online, virtual, and mixed formats.

Motivational leader experienced building and guiding high-performing teams in incorporating innovation and best practices in training strategies to drive improved patient care and reach.

Exceptional tenure resulting in numerous promotions.

Outstanding academic qualifications include a Master of Arts in Higher Education & Human Development from The George Washington University.

C O R E C O M P E T E N C I E S

Project/Program Management Delivery/Platform Design Budget/Resource Management Compliance/Accreditation Curriculum/Content Development Continuous Improvements Program Assessments/Evaluations Global Portfolio Management Medical Training/Education Development Strategic Planning/Execution P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, WASHINGTON, DC Medical Education Director 2022 – Present

Organize content and platform of ACPM’s annual conference, including speaker/faculty recruitment, creation of new educational and scientific content and management of meetings vendor.

Plan and execute the organization's Continuing Medical Education, Maintenance of Certification, and Improvement in Medical Practice activities, ensuring strict compliance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the American Board of Preventive Medicine standards and regulations.

Develop and implement innovative strategies for generating revenue growth to ensure ongoing support of a robust educational portfolio.

Execute the organization's strategic planning goals for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education to provide value to members and other health professionals.

Collaborate with the PM Leadership Council to plan, implement, and evaluate the annual conference to meet members' educational needs and surpass financial goals.

Serve as a liaison with the Education Committee and three subcommittees to develop, implement, and evaluate distance education offerings to meet the needs of preventive medicine physicians and the broader medical and public health communities.

Monitor changes within the CME/MOC/IMP landscape to inform internal policies and standard operating procedures for compliance with ACCME and ABPM standards and regulations.

Update the education dashboards on a monthly basis and implement innovative programs to ensure continuous improvement in sales.

Oversee the creation, integration, and evaluation of the in-service examination and the Board Review Course for residents, members, and other health professionals.

Build and maintain a positive relationship with American College of Lifestyle Medicine staff members to ensure all elements of the Lifestyle Medicine Core Competency teaming agreement are executed in a timely, accurate, and revenue-generating manner.

Interface with marketing and communications staff members to promote the availability of educational offerings such as the annual conference, webinars, in-service exam, Board Review Course, LMCC, Preventive Medicine Residency Directors' toolkit, and 10 Essential Public Health Services for Physicians course.

Recruit and secure faculty, consultants, and partners and negotiate contracts in adherence with legal requirements and best practice principles, assuring the selection of qualified candidates for each position.

Cultivate professional relationships with the Prevention Alliance members, companies, governmental agencies, and foundations to support current and new lines of educational offerings. Cara Molinari, MA 202-***-**** adydfm@r.postjobfree.com Page 2 of 3

MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL/WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER, WASHINGTON, DC Surgical Education Director 2016 – 2022

Provided top-level program leadership and direction for undergraduate (UME), graduate (GME), and continuing medical education (CME) to optimize knowledge sharing.

Oversaw and handled all house staff HR issues, accreditation compliance, budgeting, operational improvements, and strategic planning for key medical education programs.

Prepared and managed high-level budgets for GME programs and SEO while overseeing all resident duty hours and schedules.

Spearheaded the application process for the MGUH/MWHC general surgery program, merging diverse surgical programs and assessing the needs of 300 MDs to tailor five-year specialized programs with the receipt of full ACGME accreditation.

Recruited to pilot the Breast and Vascular Surgery Fellowship education programs and spearheaded the "Regional MGUH/MWHC Featured Lecturer" series.

Selected as the surgical representative on the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) and the American Board of Surgery and Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Program.

Managed the recruitment and accreditation for the Breast, Colon and Rectal, Surgical Critical Care, and Vascular Surgery Fellowship programs.

Coordinated all certification/continuing medical education programs for 70+ faculty at 2 accredited hospitals.

Organized and directed a faculty workshop on implicit bias to identify, rectify and monitor implicit bias, lauded by accrediting bodies for integrating "DEI consciousness." NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES, BETHESDA, MD Professional Education Director 2015 – 2016

Oversaw and managed the organization's continuing professional education program and staff members, including handling a large budget for live educational programs, CE, and professional development activities.

Prepared critical grant applications and related materials, leading to significant additional funding.

Generated detailed reports of CE activities for review by executive leadership.

Drafted and reviewed articles, blog posts, and web content related to continuing professional education, greatly boosting engagement.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY, WASHINGTON, DC

Training Director 2014 – 2015

Collaborated with organizational leaders to determine/incorporate strategic direction for training programs.

Provided principal training and additional support for the Committee on Educational Affairs: Teaching Cases Subcommittee, the MOC Working Group, and the Item Writing Editorial Board.

Reviewed and established quality measures for each activity area domestically and internationally.

Revitalized outreach to important constituencies, including training program directors and hematology course directors at major national and international hematological programs such as the Royal College of London, Dana Farber, Memorial Sloan Kettering, University of Pennsylvania, and City of Hope.

Increased existing revenue sources, including in-training exam administration fees and annual meeting abstract submission fees, and increased Best of ASH meeting registration fees to support international training programs, championing numerous opportunities for the generation of 60% new revenue.

Partnered with multiple international sister societies to license "Best of ASH" meetings in Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF PAIN, WASHINGTON, DC Education Director 2013 – 2014

Collaborated with volunteer members and developed/implemented superior educational programs.

Led the organization through all facets of the CME accreditation processes with the awarding of new CME accreditation to support continued growth.

Assisted the EIWG and Scientific Program Committee and oversaw the logistical coordination of the World Congress on Pain.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, ALEXANDRIA, VA Education, Science & Professional Development Senior Director 2005 – 2013

Promoted to positions of increasing authority and responsibility due to exemplary performance and strong management abilities.

Partnered with organizational leadership to ensure reputation as a cancer education world leader, coaching and managing a staff of 19 while developing best practices.

Spearheaded the Leadership Development Program and the National Collaboration Review Process and restructured the live meetings division involving increased responsibilities and expanded staff.

Strengthened course and faculty performance guidelines and managed the ongoing course/faculty evaluations to generate increased attendance and deliver strategic objectives to surpass organizational goals.

Built and maintained collaborative and valuable partnerships with diverse individuals by leading the organization's first Licensing and Branding working group. Cara Molinari, MA 202-***-**** adydfm@r.postjobfree.com Page 3 of 3

American Society of Clinical Oncology Achievements – Continued:

Orchestrated the Annual Meeting, the organization's flagship event, and oversaw the production of the educational and scientific content driving attendance of 30K.

Spearheaded the development, production, marketing, and evaluation of the organization's 4 major, well- received disease-specific meetings with 1.5K – 3K attendees.

Increased revenue by spearheading the abstract submission fee for Annual and Thematic Meetings. Additional Experience: Education Director, American Gastroenterology Association Office of Surgical Education Director, George Washington University

E D U C A T I O N

The George Washington University, Washington, DC

Master of Arts in Higher Education & Human Development St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science in Sociology/Health Care Services, Minor in Italian Language & Studies Additional Education: AMA Key Management Practices Webinar; ARMS Skills Workshop (3x); MedStar Language of Caring Leadership Workshop (2x)

T E C H N I C A L S K I L L S

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook L A N G U A G E S

English, Italian, Spanish, and French

H O N O R S & A W A R D S

Golden Apple Award (3x), George Washington University P R O F E S S I O N A L A F F I L I A T I O N S

Member, World Federation of People Management Associations Member, Association of Surgical Education

Member, Association of Residency Managers in Surgery Member, American Association of Vascular Surgery

Member, American College of Graduate Medical Education Member, American College of Surgeons Quality Committee C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T

Volunteer, ASPCA

Goodwill Ambassador

Volunteer, Riderwood Senior Facility

Member, Washington Area Intergroup

Senior Mentor, ASCO

Team Leader, MedStar SPIRIT Values

Representative, DC's Hand in Hand

Volunteer, The Children's Inn at NIH

Volunteer, Komen, Race for the Cure

Volunteer, Special Olympics DC

I N T E R E S T S

International Traveling, Elder Care, Palliative Care, Animal Rights

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