Karen A. Becker

Karen A. Becker, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Social Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is affiliated with Montefiore Medical Group in the Bronx, NY. Her clinical focus is in Family Practice, combining academic research with patient care.

Education:

• Medical School: School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University
• Residency: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Research & Expertise: Dr. Becker specializes in Evidence-based medicine (EBM) and Information Mastery. Her interests include nutrition, the microbiome, industry influence on medical evidence, and patient-centered decision-making. She actively develops curricula such as Information Mastery for Social Medicine, covering topics like clinical question formulation, biostatistics, and guideline interpretation.

Current Activities:

• Preparing grand rounds on statin guidelines and evidence-industry dynamics
• Teaching seminars on Vitamin D, diabetes pharmacotherapy, anemia, and constipation
• Presenting on topics like neonatal hyperbilirubinemia and depression pharmacotherapy

Affiliations: Her clinical practices are located at Montefiore Medical Group-Williamsbridge and Montefiore Family Health Center.