Amy Lee

Amy Lee, M.D., M.P.H., MBA is a Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Northeast Ohio Medical University. She holds key roles as Program Director of the Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master of Public Health (CEOMPH), co-module dyad leader for Population Health in the medical curriculum, and course director for the M4 Quality Improvement course. She teaches in both the College of Medicine and College of Graduate Studies, overseeing accreditation, strategic planning, and student activities.

Education:

• MD: Northeast Ohio Medical University (1984-1988)
• MBA: University of Akron (1994-1996)
• M.P.H.: The Ohio State University (1994-1996)
• Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology at Akron City Hospital (1988-1992); Preventive Medicine at The Ohio State University (1994-1996)

Research & Expertise: Focuses on public health academia, distance learning, quality improvement, and population health. Active in curriculum development for interprofessional education and public health leadership training.

Key Activities:

• American Public Health Association Executive Board member (2021–2025)
• Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice (since 2009)
• Council on Education for Public Health councilor (2008–2014)
• Advisor for APAMSA, AMSA, Step and Sway Ballroom Club, and Public Health Interest Group

Awards:

• 2021 Glenn Saltzman Community Service Award
• 2020 Liebelt-Wheeler Award for Faculty Excellence
• 2020 Department of Family and Community Medicine Educational Excellence Award
• 2020 and 2021 CEOMPH Outstanding Faculty Award

Grants & Leadership: Coordinates accreditation, curriculum design, and strategic planning for the CEOMPH program. Leads initiatives in public health workforce development and anti-racism in academic institutions.

Labs/Teams: Involved in academic health department collaborations, public health practice innovation, and community-engaged research.