James C.

Chief Medical Officer, Senior VP Of Medical Affairs at Eastern Connecticut Health Network, Inc.

James C. has extensive work experience in the medical field. James worked at Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) as the Chief Medical Officer and Senior VP of Medical Affairs from June 2020 until present. Prior to that, they served as the Emergency Medicine Medical Director at ECHN from July 1997 to June 2020. James held teaching positions at The University of Connecticut School of Medicine as a Clinical Instructor of Emergency Medicine starting from July 2000, and at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine starting from July 2012. Additionally, James C. served in the United States Marine Corps as a Non Commissioned Officer from May 1984 to May 1987.

James C. has an extensive education history in the field of healthcare and leadership. James obtained a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Stony Brook University in 1995, specializing in medicine. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology & Chemistry from the State University of New York Cortland in 1991.

After completing their MD, James C. joined The University of Connecticut Health Center for an Emergency Medicine Residency Program from 1995 to 1997. James gained practical experience in this field before pursuing further education.

In 2012, James C. pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, specializing in MBA. This provided him with a broader understanding of business management principles and their application in healthcare settings.

In 2018, they attended Cornell University to obtain an Executive Healthcare Leadership Certificate, further honing their leadership skills in the healthcare industry. Additionally, they completed a Safety, Quality, Informatics and Leadership Graduate Certificate from Harvard Medical School in 2020, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining high standards in terms of safety, quality, and leadership.

James C. also holds several certifications in the healthcare field. James became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) in June 2019, as well as a Certified Physician Executive (CPE) from the American Association for Physician Leadership in March 2019. James achieved the status of Fellow American College of Emergency Medicine from the American College of Emergency Physicians in July 2001. Furthermore, they became a Diplomate of The American Board of Emergency Medicine in January 1999.

James C. has also obtained several specialized certifications, including being an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor and a Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor from the American Heart Association. Additionally, they hold the certification of CPXP from the Patient Experience Institute and is Certified in Health Care Quality and Management by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (ABQAURP).

In summary, James C. has pursued a diverse educational path in the fields of medicine, healthcare leadership, and business administration. James has dedicated himself to continuing professional development and obtaining certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge in delivering high-quality healthcare and demonstrating effective leadership in the industry.

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  • Chief Medical Officer, Senior VP Of Medical Affairs

    June, 2020 - present

  • Emergency Medicine Medical Director

    July, 1997

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