Leadership
Beebe Healthcare’s R. Randall Rollins Center for Medical Education is facilitated by a team of leaders and faculty members who are committed to its launch, growth, and long-term success.
Director, Medical Education
Jeffrey Hawtof, MD, FAAFP, serves as the Director of Medical Education at Beebe Healthcare. In this role, he is responsible for leading, shaping and directing medical education at Beebe Healthcare. He is board certified in family medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Hawtof earned his medical degree at the Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He then completed the Family Medicine Residency at Riverside Regional Medical Center in NewportNews, Virginia. He was the Chief Medical Officer for Beebe Healthcare for 10 years before becoming the Director of Medical Education. Dr. Hawtof sees his patients at Beebe Primary Care Rehoboth.
“I am personally vested in the development and launch of Beebe’s medical education programs, including the Family Medicine Residency because I know from my own experience just how valuable residency training is, in the pursuit of a career in medicine. We are building a curriculum that will give our residents exposure to all facets of family medicine and will prepare them to work as family care providers who can make a positive difference in the lives of others. It is a great honor and privilege to lead these programs and to work with a team of colleagues who are committed to excellence in medical education and training.”
Administrative Director and Designated Institutional Official
Graduate Medical Education
Tanya Ray, MS, is the Administrative Director of Graduate Medical Education and the Designated Institutional Official (DIO) at Beebe Healthcare’s R. Randall Rollins Center for Medical Education. In this role she is responsible for guiding Beebe through the process of becoming a new teaching hospital, in alignment with ACGME requirements and the organization’s commitment to infrastructure development, the achievement of financial stability, and the cultivation of an educational environment that is diverse and experiential in nature. With a strong background in program development, accreditation, and institutional coordination, Tanya collaborates closely with faculty, resident physicians, and institutional leadership to support high-quality medical training. Her commitment to innovation, efficiency, and learner support has made her a trusted leader in medical education administration. A graduate of Delaware Valley College (now Delaware Valley University), Ms. Ray earned her master’s degree in organizational development and leadership from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). She also holds a certificate in Health Professions Education from the University of Pennsylvania.
“It is incredibly exciting to have the opportunity to build Beebe’s medical education programs. We are applying best practices from the industry while also integrating our own unique components to our training programs. This means we are creating learning opportunities that are truly robust and all encompassing, and will be rewarding for medical students and resident physicians on both personal and professional levels. So much opportunity lies in front of us, and I am proud to be part of a team that is building something very special and meaningful – not only for our learners but also for the people in my community.”
Program Director,
Family Medicine Residency
Joyce Robert, MD, FAAFP, is Program Director of Family Medicine Residency at Beebe Healthcare. She is responsible for developing, designing, and implementing a new, community-based family medicine residency, accounting for strategic planning, research, curriculum development, planning of scholarly activities, and faculty recruitment and development. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Robert is a graduate of SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. She completed her post graduate training in the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program – Downtown Residency in Urban Family Medicine. Dr. Robert has 10 years’ experience teaching at one of the largest residencies and fellowship programs in the nation. She is excited to start the family medicine residency at Beebe Healthcare. Dr. Robert sees patients at Beebe Primary Care Long Neck; the current site of the Family Medicine Residency Continuity Practice.
Program Director,
Internal Medicine Residency
Dr. Katie Johnson was born and raised in Pennsylvania. She graduated from Temple University with a sociology and mathematics degree. She attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) for medical school and went on to complete her residency training at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Prior to joining Beebe Medical Group, she spent six years at Baylor University Medical Center of Dallas working as a hospitalist and palliative care physician. She has been working at Beebe Healthcare since 2017 and has served as the Medical Director of Palliative Care for two years.
Institutional Manager, R. Randall Rollins Center for Medical Education
Katie Burklew was born and raised in Sussex County Delaware. She graduated from University of Delaware with a English Major and History Minor. She then obtained her master’s degree from Wilmington University in Healthcare Administration. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Liberty University. She has worked in healthcare since 2010 in a variety of roles including Patient Accounts Manager at University of Maryland, Primary Care Practice Manager at Luminis Health, and Surgical Program Administrator at Bayhealth. She joined Beebe Healthcare in 2023 as the Institutional and Medical Education Manager.
Transitional Year Program Director
As the Transitional Year (TY) Program Director, it is my personal mission to offer a supportive first year where residents can grow into the best physicians—and people—they can be. Pending ACGME accreditation, we plan to welcome eight resident physicians in July 2026 to experience an immersive 12-month program designed to prepare them for success in their chosen categorical specialties. Our residents will have the opportunity to train in a variety of clinical environments, ensuring exposure to a diverse patient population and a broad range of medical experiences.
We offer personalized training and mentorship, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care and clinical excellence, supporting both personal and professional development. Our goal is to provide a strong foundational program with ample opportunities to participate in career-focused electives tailored to each resident’s unique interests and future goals.
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Medical Director, Undergraduate Medical Education
Nick Perchiniak, MD, FACEP was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. He graduated from the University of Delaware Honors Program with degrees in Liberal Studies and Biological Sciences. He received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed his residency training in emergency medicine at The Ohio State University Medical Center, where he also served as Chief Resident in the final year of his training. He is board certified in Emergency Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He joined Beebe Healthcare in 2010 and currently serves as the Medical Director for Emergency Services.