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Therese Zink is a Clinical Professor at Brown University, holding dual appointments in Behavioral and Social Sciences and Family Medicine. She has extensive experience in academic medicine, including roles as a department chair and administrative leadership. Her work spans teaching medical students, leading research teams, and global health initiatives. She currently advises the Brown Student Run Asylum Initiative and teaches courses like PHP 1010 and PLME 0700 focusing on clinical communication and healthcare.
Education:
- BA, Marquette University (1977)
- MD, Ohio State University (1985)
- MPH, University of Minnesota (1992)
Research Interests: Dr. Zink’s work emphasizes improving family medicine training and practice globally, with a focus on qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to topics like intimate partner violence, rural medical education, and guideline implementation. Her global health efforts include community health assessments, cervical cancer screening, and capacity-building in Palestine, Central America, Russia, and the Middle East.
Awards:
- US Fulbright Scholar (2019-2022), focusing on faculty development in Palestinian Family Medicine departments and qualitative research training.
Teaching & Advocacy: In addition to her courses, she advocates for patient rights at national and local levels. Her creative writing projects include editing medical narratives and maintaining a reflective blog.
