Advisory Committee

  • Founder

    Dr. Rebecca Small is a Harvard Medical School and Cambridge University trained aesthetic medicine expert with over 20 years of experience. A Clinical Professor at UCSF and bestselling author, she’s known for her innovative techniques and commitment to excellence in patient care. Dr. Small trains medical professionals worldwide, setting the standard in aesthetic education.

  • Jade Ryan, MA Ed., SHRM-CP, brings over 30 years of experience in healthcare, staff training, medical provider education, and human resources. A graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz, she has dedicated her career to designing and delivering high-quality training programs for medical professionals. As a faculty member with the Institute for Healthcare Communication for Treating Patients with C.A.R.E and The Empathy Effect: Countering Bias to Improve Health Outcomes, Jade led communication trainings that help healthcare professionals strengthen their connection with patients and colleagues. She has facilitated training over 400 professionals—including MDs, NPs, PAs, DOs, RNs, DDS, MAs, administrators, and support staff. 

    In her role as Regional Education Director for a large non-profit healthcare organization, Jade led the development of instructional programs rooted in adult learning theory. She specializes in creating learner-centered experiences that are practical, inclusive, and effective across diverse healthcare settings. At RSMD Aesthetics Training, she brings this same philosophy to shaping a curriculum that meets providers where they are and integrates strategies that promote real-world application and engagement. 

  • Johanna Lackner, MPH, MSW, is a medical writer and expert in continuing medical education (CME) for healthcare professionals. A graduate of the University of Michigan’s Schools of Social Work and Public Health, Johanna has devoted her career to designing and producing live and distance-learning educational programs for clinicians, as well as training others in the standards and criteria for accredited education. 

    Johanna has served as a consultant and trainer across the corporate, governmental, and private sectors, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, numerous medical societies and associations, and various private organizations. Her work focuses on patient safety education, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe, effective, and high-quality patient care that reflect best practices in adult education. She applies her background in CME to RSMD Aesthetics Training, contributing to the design of educational content that meets rigorous standards and meets the evolving needs of today’s aesthetic medicine providers. 

Our Advisory Committee has played a pivotal role in shaping our curriculum. We’ve integrated adult learning theory in our curricula, emphasizing both provider- and patient-focused approaches. In addition, we’ve drawn on feedback from MD, DO, PA, NP, RN professionals and residents—gathered through focus groups and hands-on skills labs—to build a structured learning pathway that promotes safe, effective care and responds to the demands of aesthetic medicine today. Through close collaboration with risk management and Continuing Medical Education experts, we have ensured RSMD Aesthetics Training meets the highest levels of educational and clinical excellence.

Multidisciplinary Focus Group

  • Jaclyn Kucharski, MD

  • Farah Tiab, DO, MAA-HCA

  • Stanislava Matejin, MD, MPH

  • Angelica Alcaraz, BSN, RN

  • Jodee L. Krainik, PA-C, MPH

The Multidisciplinary Focus Group includes practicing providers from diverse clinical backgrounds who contribute valuable perspectives and constructive feedback to ensure the curriculum remains practical, relevant, and aligned with the demands of learning and advancing aesthetic medicine skills.

Our thanks to the Focus Group members shown here, who kindly agreed to be featured.