Lucy W Kibe

Dr. Lucy W. Kibe is Associate Professor and Physician Assistant Program Director at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU), with over 20 years of experience in clinical practice, academic leadership, and public health. Her multidisciplinary background includes a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in Community Health and Prevention, a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, and PA certification. She has secured over $4 million in research funding and published 50+ peer-reviewed articles.

• Education: DrPH (Drexel University), MHS (Drexel), MS (University of Akron), BS (Egerton University)
• Leadership: Chief Medical Quality Officer, Director of Clinical and Wellness Services

Her research focuses on preventive care, chronic disease management, patient education, and health workforce development, with recent work examining food access disparities, telehealth utilization, and pandemic-related health outcomes among marginalized populations. She has received the 2024 Servant Leadership Award and 2024 Researcher of the Year Award from CDU.

Dr. Kibe mentors practicing PAs toward doctoral training, leadership roles, and research careers. Her clinical leadership transformed free clinics into Federally Qualified Health Centers, expanding care to thousands. Publications span Medicine, Public Health, Education, and Environmental Health, emphasizing community-based solutions and health equity.