Francesca Cimino

Francesca Cimino is an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, MD. She serves as the Director of the Reflective Practice curriculum for the Physician in Society module and holds the rank of Commander in the Navy.

Dr. Cimino's educational background includes:

• B.A. in Psychology and Biology with Honors, magna cum laude from University of Southern California (2001)
• M.D. from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (2005)
• Residency in Family Medicine at Naval Hospital Jacksonville (2008)

Dr. Cimino's research interests focus on medical education, with particular emphasis on the integration of ultrasound technology in primary care settings and innovative approaches to telemedicine delivery. Her work bridges clinical practice with educational methodologies to enhance physician training and patient care accessibility, especially in military and remote contexts. She has developed curriculum focused on reflective practice to help medical students develop critical thinking and self-awareness in their professional development.

Dr. Cimino has received notable professional recognition:

• Fellow in the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
• Diplomat of the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)

With extensive military medical experience, Dr. Cimino served in Yokosuka, Japan (2008-2011), deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan in 2010, and worked as Assistant Program Director at Naval Hospital Bremerton. Prior to joining USUHS in May 2017, she served as Director of Clinical Services at the White House Medical Unit, where she led the Presidential Support Duty Program and Executive Medicine. Her career demonstrates a strong commitment to both military medicine and academic medical education, with particular expertise in primary care delivery systems in challenging environments.

As Director of the Reflective Practice curriculum, Dr. Cimino oversees educational programming that helps medical students develop professional identity and ethical decision-making skills. Her leadership in this area contributes significantly to the development of future military physicians who must navigate complex medical and ethical situations in diverse operational settings.