Kimberly Myers

Kimberly Myers is a Professor in the Department of Humanities and Department of Medicine at Pennsylvania State University's Penn State Cancer Institute. Her work bridges medical education, patient experience, and the health humanities, with a focus on integrating social justice into medical training. She has contributed to studies on graphic medicine, including the impact of memoirs like My Degeneration on Parkinson’s patients. Myers holds two awards: the 2023 Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching and the 2017 Distinguished Educator Award. Her research spans medical student education, patient narratives, and interdisciplinary healthcare approaches.