Heather A. Archer-Dyer

Heather A. Archer-Dyer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Social Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She serves as Director of Community Health Outreach and Subdomain Chair for Community, Environmental, and Occupational Health within the Population Health and the Practice of Medicine Theme Curriculum. Her roles emphasize integrating community health initiatives into medical education. She holds a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) from City College (CUNY) and an undergraduate degree from New York University.

Her professional interests focus on community health and wellness, community-oriented primary care, and developing service learning programs for medical and graduate students. She prioritizes building strong community partnerships to promote resilience among Bronx residents and advocate for public health equity. Key projects include the Longitudinal Community Project in the Family Medicine Clerkship and advancing interprofessional education.

Her publications and presentations address medical student education innovations, including community-based training, advocacy assessment, and evaluation methodologies. She has contributed to initiatives such as piloting public health interventions and refining medical student assessment strategies.

Dr. Archer-Dyer’s work bridges clinical practice and community engagement, emphasizing the role of family medicine in addressing systemic health disparities through education and outreach.