04/2009
to
Current
Medical Director, Phyllis Jen Center for Primary Care
Brigham and Women's Hospital –
Boston,
MA
Oversee clinical care and quality for large academic practice, comprised of 40 faculty and 70 residents. In charge of transformation efforts toward team based care, patient centered medical home, and panel management. Lead team managing one million dollar transformation grant. Participate actively in hospital leadership projects. Also, managed, directed and coordinated activities of nurses, medical assistants, residents and other medical staff. Conceived and implemented numerous primary care innovations including ambulatory ICU, same day access, and embedded pharmacy, diabetes care, and behavioral health.
09/2008
to
07/2012
Associate Medical Director for Utilization
BW Physicians Organization –
Boston,
MA
Worked with hospital leadership and nurse case managers to review care, with particular attention to billing inpatient and observation stays. Wrote appeal letters to commercial and public insurers, represented the hospital in hearings, and developed process for discussion. Educated physicians about billing, while maintaining appropriate levels of clinical care for our patients.
07/2008
to
Current
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School –
Boston,
MA
07/2005
to
Current
Core Editorial Faculty
Harvard Health Publications –
Boston,
MA
As Core Editorial Faculty for Harvard Health Publications, I write monthly news reviews, explaining medical news for laypeople. Rarely, I also answer questions written by viewers on HHP publications website, intelihealth.com. Some of my news reviews can be found at
http://connects.catalyst.harvard.edu/Profiles/display/Person/40914
07/2000
to
07/2009
Director Humanistic Curriculum
Medical Residency, BWH –
Boston,
MA
Directed the Brigham's Course on Medical Humanism for the intern classes. Set longitudinal curriculum, recruited faculty, and organized group activities for 70-120 medical interns.
08/1997
to
Current
Primary Care Physician
Brigham and Women's Hospital –
Boston,
MA
Care for a large panel of patients with complex medical needs. Among other activities, I - Diagnose and treat a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting.
- Order and execute diagnostic tests to further investigate patient conditions.
- Prescribe appropriate courses of treatment.
- Advise and educate patients regarding medical choices, diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.
08/1997
to
Current
Preceptor
Brigham and Women's Hospital –
Boston,
MA
Responsible for primary care education of bulk of internal medicine residents at our hospital. Includes recruitment and evaluation of preceptors, collaboration on the design of outpatient curriculum, specific oversight of patient care of four residents each year. Interface with hospital administration and residency leadership about issues with respect to residents in our office. Act as mentor to residents and junior faculty.
07/1997
to
07/2008
Instructor in Medicine
Harvard Medical School –
Boston,
MA
1988
Bachelor of Arts:
History and Science
Harvard College -
Cambridge,
MA
Magna Cum Laude.
1994
M.D.:
Harvard Medical School -
Boston,
MA
1994
Master of Science:
MPH Health Policy and Management
Harvard School of Public Health -
Boston,
MA
1997
M.D.:
Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine, Primary Care
Brigham and Women's Hospital -
Boston,
MA
