Allergan Aesthetics Appoints Inaugural AMI Training Center Faculty

Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, has introduced the first faculty cohort for its new Allergan Medical Institute® (AMI) Training Centers in Orange County, CA, and Atlanta, GA. The new AMI Training Center Faculty will lead immersive educational programs designed to train and support the next generation of aesthetic injectors.

"We are able to truly elevate the aesthetics education experience through our incredible partners who bring a focus on real-world practice insights and clinical differentiation of the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio to every training engagement," said Matt Williams, Vice President, Allergan Medical Institute. "With nearly 500 best-in-class faculty driving our efforts, AMI offers a comprehensive training continuum that meets trainees wherever they are in their educational journey. This would not be possible without the unparallelled faculty expertise delivered through our training centers, large-scale programs, in providers' clinics and through AMI Online education modules."

Modern Aesthetics chief medical editor, Dr. Saami Khalifian, was appointed Medical Director of the US AMI Training Centers. The faculty comprises 38 experienced educators selected for their clinical expertise, instructional skill, and commitment to advancing safe and effective aesthetic practices. The faculty will support AMI Immersive Programs including Foundational Injectables, Evolving Injectables, Patient Safety and Advocacy, and Interactive Anatomy. They will also continue to contribute to broader AMI educational efforts in clinical settings and online.

Each center will feature a dedicated Allergan Aesthetics Clinical Education Team focused on foundational principles aligned with product and practice standards. Faculty members will enhance this instruction with in-practice expertise and guidance through hands-on training. 

The inaugural AMI Training Center Faculty includes:
Maryellen Bishop, PA-C, MSHS – Atlanta, GA
Charles Boyd, MD – Detroit, MI
Brie Chandler, PA-C, DMSc – Nashville, TN
Younghoon Cho, MD, PhD – Greater Houston, TX
Shawna Chrisman, NP – Sacramento, CA
Jennifer Cobbs, MS, PA-C – Atlanta, GA
Audrey Coleman, PA-C – Jacksonville, FL
Tara Delle Chiaie, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN, ABAAHP – Hampton, NH
Jennifer DeMaio, RN, MSN, FNP-C, CANS – Westfield, NJ
Michelle Doran, MSN, APRN, BC, CANS – Salem, MA
Rachel Duke, MS, NP, CANS – Greater Richmond, VA
Amy Faircloth, RN, BSN – Atlanta, GA
John Fezza, MD – Sarasota, FL
Leslie Fletcher, MSN, RN, AGNP-BC – Los Angeles, CA
Stefanie Gatica, DNP, FNP-C – Greater Des Moines, IA
Melissa Giordano, BSN, RN, CANS, CPSN – Paramus, NJ
Meredith Harris, MSN, APRN – Raleigh, NC
Brandice Harrison, PA-C – Lexington, KY
Zainab Jishi, MS, PA-C – Greater Detroit, MI
Saami Khalifian, MD, FAAD – San Diego, CA
Trevor Larsen, RN – Greater Las Vegas, NV
Nicola Lowrey, MPAP, PA-C – Manhattan Beach, CA
Jessica McCarry, PA-C – St. Petersburg, FL
Kathleen Morno, MD – Greater Chicago, IL
Erica Oakes, RN, CANS – Knoxville, TN
Lori Phoenix, RN – Greater Boston, MA
Marty Raymond, RN, BSN, CANS – Greater Denver, CO
Gary Rubin, PA-C, MMS – Greater Orlando, FL
David Saadat, MD – Beverly Hills, CA
Emily Schultz, RN, CANS – Ontario, Canada
Misty Shedd, APRN, MSN, CANS – Dallas, TX
Robyn Siperstein, MD, FAAD – Boca Raton, FL
Belinda Stewart, MSN, RN – Tulsa, OK
Ana Torres, PA-C – Laguna Beach, CA
Heather Tucker, BSN, RN – Greater Nashville, TN
Danielle White, MSN, APRN, FNP-C – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Riley Worth, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, FNP-BC – Greater Salt Lake City, UT
Steve Yoelin, MD – Newport Beach, CA