Kelsey Johnson Ripp

Kelsey Johnson Ripp, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Clinical Medicine and One Health at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) in Rwanda, and a hospitalist at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium in Alaska. She plays a key role in shaping medical education through curriculum innovation, particularly in One Health and Planetary Health integration.

Her research and educational interests center on Health Equity, International Medical Education, One Health, Planetary Health, and Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS). She leads the integration of One Health/Planetary Health into the MBBS curriculum and is developing a comprehensive POCUS training program for medical students in Rwanda, reflecting her commitment to transformative, systems-based medical training.

The recent publications highlight her work in global medical education reform and clinical practices in low-resource settings. Her research trends emphasize curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary health approaches, and improving clinical assessment in global contexts.

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Dr. Ripp advises and mentors medical students and residents, particularly through collaborations between UGHE and the University of Pennsylvania. She co-directs the Internal Medicine clerkship and facilitates global health mentorship programs. While specific grants are not listed, her projects include curriculum development initiatives funded through CGH and institutional support.

She is actively involved in academic teams focused on global health education and curriculum design at UGHE, contributing to institutional strategies in medical training and health equity. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and systemic innovation in global health.