Shwetha V. Iyer

Shwetha V. Iyer, M.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine (General Internal Medicine) and Department of Family and Social Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She serves as Program Director of the Primary Care/Social Internal Medicine Program at Montefiore Medical Center. Her clinical interests focus on obesity medicine, lifestyle interventions, and patient goal-oriented care.

Education:

• BS in Public Health, Rutgers University (2004)
• MD, Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine (2008)
• Residency: Primary Care/Social Internal Medicine Program at Montefiore (2011)
• Global Health and Clinical Skills Fellowship at Montefiore (2014)

Her research emphasizes medical education innovation, particularly in clinical reasoning, structural competency, and the Master Adaptive Learner model. She has developed curricula for residency programs including weight management, advocacy, and women’s health. Dr. Iyer’s work bridges pedagogical theory with practical training needs, evidenced by funded projects and peer-reviewed publications.

Awards: 2022 Leo M. Davidoff Society Award for Medical Student Education Excellence.

She holds certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. Professional affiliations include the Society of General Internal Medicine and Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine.