Vice President, Milestones Development

Speaker

Dr. Edgar is the Vice President for Milestone Development. In her current role, she serves as an organizational and department leader. She leads volunteers and staff members through the development of Milestones and related materials for all ACGME accredited specialties. Dr. Edgar creates and manages the Milestones resources that aid program directors, learners, and Clinical Competency Committees. She serves as a liaison to the medical education community and is a frequent speaker on topics related to the Milestones, Clinical Competency Committees, assessment, education, and accreditation. She previously served as the Executive Director for Milestones Development and the Review Committees for Medical Genetics and Genomics, Pathology, and Radiation Oncology.

Prior to working at ACGME, Dr. Edgar worked in the clinical laboratory for 10 years and then directed several domestic and international certification, accreditation, and scientific organizations. Dr. Edgar earned her doctorate in education, focusing on organizational leadership after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory sciences and a Master’s degree in business administration. She is a certified medical technologist and a certified association executive.