Research Interests: Dr. Lynch is interested in improving transitions of care and advance care planning of medically and socially complex patients through implementation science.

Career Interests: Dr. Lynch is interested in a career in academic internal medicine with a focus on quality improvement, combining clinical practice, research in implementation science, and teaching.

Biography: Dr. Kimberly Lynch finished her Internal Medicine Residency in Primary Care and Social Internal Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her undergraduate education in Biomedical Engineering from Columbia University and her medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School with a Distinction in Medical Education. During residency, Dr. Lynch received numerous awards including the Chairman’s Award for Distinction in Research, Outstanding House Officer in Internal Medicine Award, and Chair’s Award for Excellence in Quality Improvement. In addition, she served on the Internal Medicine Wellness Committee, Quality Improvement, and Medication Safety Committees. As an NCSP scholar, Dr. Lynch will collaborate and complete clinic requirements with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.