About Graduate Medical Education

Dink Jardine, MD, FACS, serves as the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine's chief academic officer and the designated institutional official at Charleston Area Medical Center, overseeing the graduate medical education programs. A Texas native, Dr. Jardine earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Old Dominion University. She completed her medical degree at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and her internship and residency in otolaryngology at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

With 26 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Navy, Dr. Jardine brings a wealth of leadership experience to her role. She has served in leadership positions with the National Association of DIOs and contributed to Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education projects. With 15 years of expertise in GME leadership, she remains dedicated to advancing medical education and fostering a culture of excellence at CAMC.

Dr. Jardine has three sons — Eridan, Xavier and Sebastian.

Jennifer Weiss, MS, is the Administrative Director for CAMC’s Office of Graduate Medical Education. She has a BS in Biological Science from Marshall University and an MS in Community Health Education from West Virginia University’s School of Medicine. Jennifer came to work for CAMC in December 2006 following 14 years of service with West Virginia State Government, where her predominant focus was on health education and the prevention and early detection of chronic diseases. In her current administrative role, Jennifer oversees central GME office operations; works to ensure adherence to accreditation requirements; maintains appropriate GME policies and procedures; and collaborates with others to maintain a positive work and educational environment for CAMC residents, interns and fellows. 

Jennifer has two daughters — Allison and Kate. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors and appreciates time with her family and friends. 

Elisha Green is the GME Coordinator at Charleston Area Medical Center. She enjoys working with the great residents and staff here at CAMC. She graduated from WVU Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s in Health Services Administration.

She is married to Branden, and together, they have one daughter, Hayden. In their spare time, they enjoy spending time as a family, ATV riding, camping and watching Hayden learn and grow.

Max Wolfe is the residency program associate for CAMC's Office of Graduate Medical Education. He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration, specializing in human resource management, at the WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics. Max joined the central GME staff in 2024. Outside of his professional life, Max enjoys traveling, fishing and taking his dogs — Scout and Coda — on hikes.

Jillian Peyton is the marketing specialist at the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. She graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism, majoring in advertising and public relations.

In her free time, Jillian enjoys being outdoors, learning to play the guitar, traveling and playing with her German shepherd.