Ami Waters

Dr. Ami Waters is an Associate Professor in the Medical School at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, affiliated with the Departments of Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and Public Health. She serves as a hospitalist at Parkland Hospital and Children’s Medical Center Dallas, treating patients of all ages. Additionally, she acts as Co-Medical Director for Last Mile Health, a non-governmental organization in Liberia, dedicating six months annually to improving health access in remote communities.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Vanderbilt University
• Medical Doctorate (M.D.), UT Health Science Center at San Antonio
• Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency, Baylor College of Medicine
• Global Health Fellowship (UCSF Global Health HEAL Program), focusing on health equity and leadership

Research interests emphasize global health, medical education innovation, population health strategies, health advocacy, transitions-of-care frameworks, and advancing healthcare equity, particularly in underserved regions. Her work with Last Mile Health underscores her commitment to bridging gaps in rural healthcare access.

No scientific awards or publications are explicitly listed in the provided profile. Dr. Waters does not currently supervise advisees or list grants, though her clinical and fieldwork contributions are central to her profile. She collaborates closely with Last Mile Health teams in Liberia to design and implement sustainable healthcare solutions.