Elizabeth A. Kitsis

Elizabeth A. Kitsis is a Professor in the Department of Medicine (Rheumatology) and Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Strategic Planning at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She has held leadership roles in Montefiore Einstein and contributed to healthcare ethics, medical education, and pandemic response initiatives. Her primary location is Montefiore Weiler Hospital, Bronx, NY.

Educational Background: She earned her MD from Cornell University Medical College, completed her internal medicine residency at Boston City Hospital, and her rheumatology fellowship at New York University Medical Center, where she served as Chief Fellow. She also holds a Master of Bioethics degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

Research and Professional Focus: Her work centers on faculty development, bioethics, pharmaceutical ethics, conflict of interest mitigation, and clinical rheumatology. She has spearheaded strategic planning for the College, faculty mentoring programs, and initiatives addressing physician well-being and professional conduct. Her research bridges clinical practice with ethical frameworks governing medical-industry interactions and healthcare leadership during crises.

Pandemic Contributions: During the Covid-19 crisis, she led studies on cytokine storm syndrome treatment and glucocorticoid efficacy while maintaining her role in guiding institutional responses. Her articles reflect interdisciplinary collaborations in ethics, rheumatology, and pandemic management.

Labs and Teams: She co-founded the Department of Medicine (DOM) Mentoring Program and contributed to the DOM Strategic Plan. She was part of the DOM Physician Awards program and the GRANDMED speaker series. During the pandemic, she collaborated in a multidisciplinary task force addressing cytokine storm syndrome.