Faculty & Staff

Institute of Health Sciences

The Institute of Health Sciences has built a tradition of academic and clinical excellence through the dedication of its outstanding faculty and staff. What sets the Institute apart is the unique integration of education and practice;  faculty members are not only accomplished educators but also active clinicians at the forefront of their fields.

This dual expertise ensures that students receive an education deeply rooted in real-world practice. Through immersive clinical experiences at neurology centers and faculty practice sites, students gain hands-on training in major medical centers across the United States and Canada.

The result is a transformative learning environment where future technologists are prepared with both the theoretical knowledge and the clinical skills required to excel in today’s healthcare landscape.

Director
Institute of Health Sciences

Richard L. Trader MMsc PA-C RRT FCCM
Richard L. Trader Sr. earned his  Master’s in Medical Science from the International University of Health Sciences, School of Medicine. Clinically he served as Senior PA-C in Intensive Care and Administrative Director of Respiratory Services and Critical Care Medicine Departments at Sinai Hospital/John Hokins hospital in Maryland. Clinical research revolved around develpment of the Cardiohonics technology and Mass Spectrometry for expired gas measurements in Intensive care.

He is recognized as a Fellow of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM) and is an active member of the American College of Critical Care Medicine (ACCM).

Vice President
Lynn Kuser-Trader, BS RN CCRN
Lynn Kuser-Trader is a Registered Critical Care Nurse. She Received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Towson University.  Ms. Kuser-Trader RN BSN  served as the Director of Education for  Nursing within Critical Care Medicine Units at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. She serves as the Director of Financial Aid and Vice President of the School.

Christle Holsey DHA, MBA, R.EEG.T
Program Director
Accomplished Neurodiagnotic and Academic leader, she holds Doctor of Healthcare Administration  from the Virginia Univerity of Lynchburg. She is a Registered EEG Technologist and Polysomnographic Technologist with extensive experience in EEG, PSG and IONM.

Jennifer Hopp, M.D., F.A.A.N.,
Medical Director
NDT Technology Program

University of Maryland
Dr.  Jennifer Hopp,  recived her MD from Jefferson Medical College  and completed her residence at UCLA. She is an Associate professor and Director of the Epilepsy Division at University of Maryland  School of Medicine.

Faculty  NDT Technology
Peter Kaplan, MBBS F.A.A.N
Professor of Neurology John Hopkins
Dr. Peter Kaplan received his Doctor in Medicine degree from St. Bartholomew’s Medical School, University of London. He is Director of the EEG/Epilepsy Program, and a Board Certified Neurologist.

Adjunct Faculty NDT Technology
Justin Silverstein, DHSc, CNIM, R.EPT, R.NCS.T, CNCT, NCT-C
Justin Silverstein received his Masters of Science in Management from Phoenix University, and Master’s of Science in Psychology. He is a Registered Nerve Conduction Technologist and Certified Neuromonitoring Technologist.

Adjunct Faculty NDT Technology
Marjorie Tucker, BS, R.EEG/EP T., CNIM. CLTM, R.NCS
Marjorie Tucker received her Graduate Degree and BA Degree in Management from Ashworth College.

Adjunct Faculty NDT Technology
Glenna Carroll REEG.T
Glenna Carroll is a Registered EEG.T Technologist and Registered Polysomnography Technician.

Adjunct Faculty NDT Technology
Tashina Clancy R.EEG T
Tashina Clancy received her Certificate in Neurodiagnostic Technology from Carnegie Institute and AA degree from Corinthian College. She is a Registered EEG T.

Adjunct Faculty NDT Technology
Jada Franck, R.EEG T, CNIM
Jada Franck received her AAS degree from Kirkwood College in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology and Bachelor’s degree from Ashworth College.

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Adjunct Faculty NDT Technology
Annett Madoxx, R.EEG T, PSG
Annett Madoxx received her EEG certificate from Indiana University.