About Us
Education Designed for Medical Professionals
Since 1976, Dannemiller has been a leading provider of accredited continuing education, partnering with clinicians to deliver high-quality learning for nurses, CRNAs, physicians, and allied professionals. We create evidence-based, peer-reviewed content developed by top experts in anesthesiology, pain medicine, and clinical practice.
Whether you are starting your career or advancing your specialty, our focus is helping you stay certified, confident, and ready for whatever comes next. At our core, we believe education should be clear, credible, and designed around your real-world schedule. Join thousands of healthcare professionals who choose Dannemiller as their trusted source for lifelong growth.
Francis Joseph Dannemiller, M.D.
OUR LEGACY
Dannemiller began in 1984 as the Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation in San Antonio, Texas where it remains today.
Dr. Francis Joseph Dannemiller (March 31, 1931 – April 30, 1983) was a pioneer whose vision helped shape modern anesthesiology and continuing medical education. Born in Akron, Ohio, and educated at Yale University School of Medicine, Dr. Dannemiller served his country as Chief of Anesthesiology in the U.S. Air Force, where he played an instrumental role in advancing clinical practices for military medicine and supporting the Gemini and Apollo space programs.
After his military service, he continued to dedicate his life to improving patient care through education. Dr. Dannemiller founded the Society of Air Force Anesthesiologists in 1971 and later established what would become the Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation — an organization built on the belief that accessible, high-quality medical education could change the way clinicians learn, grow, and serve their patients.
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Linda Alvers, RN, MSN
Linda Alvers is a Master’s Prepared Registered Nurse who is highly engaged in adult learning and continuing education in the healthcare arena. Linda...
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James B. Eisenkraft, MD
Dr. Eisenkraft received his BS from University of London and MD from St Thomas' Hospital Med School, University of London. He completed his residency...
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Brian T. Boies, MD, FASA
Dr. Brian Boies is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician who is appointed as an Associate Professor/Clinical in the Departmen...
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Paul J. Christo, MD, MBA
Dr. Paul Christo is an Associate Professor in the Division of Pain Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He was director of the...
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Gloria Herrera, RN, MSN, FNP-BC
Gloria Herrera MSN, FNP-BC has reviewed clinical content for Dannemiller since 2013. She attended the University of Texas Health Science Center San An...
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David Husted, MD
David Shakespeare Husted, MD., MS., B.S. is named Editor-In-Chief of the new publication. Dr. Husted received his undergraduate and graduate degrees...
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Ameet Nagpal, MD, MS, MEd
Dr. Nagpal is a board certified PM&R and Pain Medicine physician who is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at UT Healt...
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Sandra M. Ouellette, CRNA, MEd, DSc (Hon), FAAN
Ms. Ouellette obtained a BS Degree in Biology from Guilford College, Greensboro, NC and completed her Masters In Education at The University of North...
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John Kriak, PharmD
Dr. Kriak completed his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 1996 from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh PA. Since that time, he has become the president and...
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Bernard Abrams, MD
Bernard Abrams, M.D. is Emeritus Professor of Neurology, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Missouri and previous Medical Director of Dannemiller and...
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Our Mission Statement
Dannemiller’s mission is to deliver high-quality education that supports healthcare professionals at every stage of their careers. Our Continuing Education team develops, plans, and delivers activities that are ethical, non-biased, and grounded in credible, evidence-based content.
Each program is built through interprofessional collaboration — planned by a team, for a team — to address real practice gaps and strengthen clinical competence. By creating education that is both relevant and rigorous, we aim to advance skills, confidence, and ultimately, patient outcomes. Dannemiller continues to set the standard for excellence in healthcare education.
Our Accreditation
At Dannemiller, we believe accredited healthcare education is of utmost importance, therefore, we pride ourselves in the ability to provide Joint Accreditation for activities planned by the healthcare team, for the healthcare team.
