Richard J. Comi

Richard J. Comi, MD, is a Professor of Medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, where he has served since 1989 and was promoted to full Professor in 2012. He holds key educational leadership roles including Assistant Director for the Scientific Basis of Medicine, co-Director of the Themes Course, Director of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Program for second-year students, and Program Director for the Endocrine and Metabolism Fellowship.

His academic credentials include:

• BS from Fordham University (1976)
• MD from Harvard Medical School (1980)

Dr. Comi's expertise centers on endocrinology and metabolism, with significant contributions to medical education methodology. He develops and delivers core curriculum content including the Scientific Basis of Medicine Endocrinology Course and Clinical Pharmacology lectures for fourth-year students. His teaching philosophy emphasizes active learning through small group facilitation and PBL tutoring, where he has mentored students for decades while supervising clinical electives in endocrinology.

As a member of the Academy of Master Faculty Educators, he actively mentors colleagues in small group instruction, PBL teaching, and case development. His administrative leadership shapes curriculum design across multiple educational programs at Geisel School of Medicine.