School of Medicine

The Pulse

Promotions

Congratulations to the following School of Medicine faculty and staff who received promotions between May 1 and July 31, 2026:

Cardiovascular Center of Excellence
Juan-Diego Mendez - Assistant Business Manager

LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center
Simarpreet Kaur - Research Associate 2
Manika Kaur - Research Associate 2

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Asha Heard, MD - Assistant Dean, Graduate Medical Education - Curriculum, Innovation and Program Effectiveness

Office of Medical Education
Alisa Roy, MEd - Manager, Undergraduate Medical Education
Joy Sturtevant, PhD - Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education
Ashley Walker – Manager, Continuing Medical Education 

Pediatrics
Emilie Gauthier - Health Education Liaison
Shannon Palombo, MD – Director, Health System Quality/Safety Science (EQuIP)
Chelsea Sandlin, MD - Assistant Dean, Graduate Medical Education - Mentorship, Professional Development And Program Support

Radiology
Margaret Heine - Business Manager 2

Surgery
Rose Rousselle - Residency Program Administrator 2