Leigh Kimberg

Leigh Kimberg, MD is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. Her work focuses on violence prevention, trauma-informed care, and healthcare system reforms. She completed her MD at Harvard Medical School and residency at UCSF, with additional training in English Literature at Queen Mary College, London, and UCSF's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program. As Co-Principal Investigator of the ARISE grant (2015–2019), she advanced initiatives to improve safety and equity in healthcare settings. Her research bridges clinical practice with social justice, emphasizing abolition medicine and critical pedagogy in medical education. She co-leads the LEAP initiative (Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Treatment) and contributes to the PRIME-US program. Key areas of expertise include domestic violence intervention, veteran healthcare, and transforming physician evaluation systems to better support mental health.

• Education: MD, Harvard Medical School; Residency, UCSF; BA, Queen Mary College (London)
• Research: Over 20 peer-reviewed publications spanning trauma-informed care, interpersonal violence, and healthcare equity
• Awards: None explicitly listed, but recognized through grant leadership and program innovations

Her work highlights the intersection of clinical practice and systemic change, advocating for patient-centered approaches to trauma and violence. Current projects include leveraging interdisciplinary teams to address housing instability among veterans and refining behavioral health protocols in primary care.