Ralph E. Williams II

Ralph E. Williams II, MD is an Assistant Professor at the Wayne State University School of Medicine in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health Sciences. He serves as the Continuity Clinic Clerkship Director for Year III medical students and as Medical Director of the Robert R. Frank Student Run Free Clinic (SRFC), a pioneering initiative in Detroit since 2010.

• Administrative Roles: Continuity Clinic Clerkship Director, Medical Director of SRFC
• Key Contributions: Development of longitudinal outpatient clinical training, leadership in community health outreach

Research Interests: Dr. Williams focuses on strengthening ambulatory primary care education and improving healthcare access for underserved populations. His work emphasizes the role of medical education in preparing future physicians to address systemic healthcare challenges, particularly in urban settings.

Student Advisory & Community Leadership: He oversees the Year III Continuity Clinic Clerkship, which immerses students in community-based primary care, and leads the SRFC, a student-run initiative serving Detroit’s uninsured population.

Clinic & Team Involvement: As Medical Director of the Robert R. Frank SRFC, he collaborates with Wayne State medical students to deliver free healthcare services, highlighting his commitment to community engagement and service-learning pedagogy.