Linnie M Golightly

Linnie M Golightly is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine and Associate Professor of Medicine in Microbiology and Immunology at Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University. She serves as Associate Dean of Diversity and Associate Attending Physician in Infectious Diseases at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Her clinical expertise includes Tropical Diseases, International Travel Medicine, and Parasitology. She holds board certifications in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease from the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Education:

• MD, Cornell University Medical College (1983)
• Internal Medicine Residency, Harlem Hospital (Chief Resident)
• Infectious Disease Fellowship, Harvard Combined Program (Beth Israel, Brigham & Women's, Dana-Farber)
• Postdoctoral Research, Harvard School of Public Health

Research & Teaching: Focuses on emerging infections like malaria and dengue, with emphasis on global health disparities. Director of the Infectious Disease Fellowship Program and teaches Parasitology at Weill Cornell. Active in fostering physician-scientists through training programs and global health initiatives.

Awards: Multiple prestigious fellowships including Ford Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson, and Helena-Rubenstein grants. Recognized with Excellence in Teaching Award (2005).

Clinical Roles: Leads infectious disease consultations and the Travel Clinic at WCMC. Engaged with organizations like the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.