Overview
Dr. Kennedy’s professional interests include advocacy, education, and service for marginalized populations. This includes working with community leaders to address social determinants of health and the emergency physicians' role in this process. Dr. Kennedy’s work within the community of Durham has given him an appreciation of strong community connections and the importance of understanding the resources that are available for the patients he serves. With that knowledge Dr. Kennedy strives to combine clinical knowledge, a great work ethic and a highly professional attitude to provide excellent patient care.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
·
2023 - Present
Emergency Medicine,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Publications
Factors influencing the recruitment of diverse populations into pain research: findings from a qualitative study with underrepresented participants.
Journal Article Pain · June 20, 2025 The inclusion of diverse populations in pain research is crucial to obtaining a complete understanding of how the biopsychosocial experience of pain is seen through the lens of different populations. Traditionally, individuals who identify as Black/African ... Full text Link to item CiteA Method for Grouping Emergency Department Visits by Severity and Complexity.
Journal Article West J Emerg Med · August 21, 2020 INTRODUCTION: Triage functions to quickly prioritize care and sort patients by anticipated resource needs. Despite widespread use of the Emergency Severity Index (ESI), there is still no universal standard for emergency department (ED) triage. Thus, it can ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Mid-Atlantic praGmatic NETwork for Inclusive Clinical trials in emergency care (MAGNETIC)
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke · 2023 - 2028View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Medical University of South Carolina ·
2018
M.D.
University of South Carolina, Aiken ·
2010
B.S.N.