Overview
My career focuses on interprofessional medical education, and collaboration in community and population health. These are critically important areas with tremendous potential for creativity, innovation, and learning from one another. These are also strategic tools to advance health equity.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor in Family Medicine and Community Health
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2013 - Present
Family Medicine and Community Health, Family Medicine,
Family Medicine and Community Health
Assistant Dean, Premedical Education in the School of Medicine
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2014 - Present
School of Medicine
Senior Fellow in the Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development
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1984 - Present
Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development,
Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
A cross-sectional study of newly established medical schools in the United States: student body diversity remains an unmet challenge.
Journal Article Med Educ Online · December 2025 INTRODUCTION: The number of medical schools in the United States (US) has rapidly increased over the past two decades, but it is unclear if these newer schools better address the needs of a diversifying population. We hypothesized that newer medical school ... Full text Link to item CiteAn interprofessional model for training the next generation of physician-researchers.
Journal Article J Clin Transl Sci · 2025 The potential for physicians, clinicians, and health professionals to contribute to the advancement of medical therapies through clinical research is significant. Yet, a lack of exposure to, or practical training in, the conduct of clinical research can in ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteDevelopment of a curricular thread to foster medical students' critical reflection and promote action on climate change, health, and equity.
Journal Article PLoS One · 2024 INTRODUCTION: Due to the health consequences arising from climate change, medical students will inevitably interact with affected patients during their training and careers. Accordingly, medical schools must incorporate education on the impacts of climate ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteRecent Grants
A National GME Program in Population Health
Inst. Training Prgm or CMESignificant Contributor · Awarded by Association of American Medical Colleges · 2013 - 2015Virtual Health Care Environments versus Traditional Interactive Team Training: Impact on Team Coordination Behavior and Cost Effectiveness
ResearchInvestigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2006 - 2009Residency Training in Family Medicine No. 93.884A
Inst. Training Prgm or CMECo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2000 - 2003View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Northwestern University ·
1983
M.P.H.
Northwestern University ·
1975
M.D.