Student Spotlight: Brian Wilson MS ’27
Turning Evidence Into Action in Critical Care
Brian Wilson brings a deep and varied career in high-acuity care and leadership to his studies as a Master of Science in Implementation Science candidate at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine. From wilderness search and rescue to flight nursing and hospital-based critical care, Wilson’s professional journey has been defined by a drive to turn evidence into action.
“My career has spanned a wide range of settings,” Wilson said. “I’ve had the opportunity to be part of, train, and lead high-performance teams. My professional quest has been excellence and finding ways to operationalize it.”
Over time, that quest led him to recognize where his strengths lie, helping to build evidence-based programs and systems that reliably deliver high-quality care. That realization ultimately sparked his interest in Implementation Science.
Wilson had searched for the right graduate program for several years. When Dartmouth launched its MS in Implementation Science, one of the first of its kind in the country, he immediately knew it was the right fit. “When the MSIS was launched at Dartmouth, it was an immediate fit,” he reflects.
His time at Dartmouth has already had a direct influence on his career path. After spending time in leadership roles, Wilson returned to the clinical setting to take a hands-on part in implementing a new care delivery model known as the Landing Zone. The model is a novel adaptation of an evidence-based intervention that places critical care units in or adjacent to emergency departments, improving access to timely, lifesaving care.
For Wilson, one of the most impactful aspects of the program has been its practical applicability.
“As a mid-careerist, it is the practical applicability of this program that provides high value and return on investment,” he said. “Now in my second term, it is evident that I will graduate with a product, via the Capstone IMPACT project, that will drive the remainder of my career.”
Looking ahead, Wilson’s short-term goal is to facilitate the adoption of and fidelity to the Landing Zone Model by building a reliable quality management system to measure and improve access and care delivery. Longer term, he anticipates continuing into doctoral studies to become an implementation researcher. Ultimately, he hopes to adapt and spread the Landing Zone Model to other regions, improving access to critical care and the timeliness of lifesaving procedures.
Written by: Mia Soucy
POSTED 1/27/2026 AT 11:24 AM IN #studentspotlight #2026
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