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David Kern, MD, Internal Medicine, Baltimore, MD

David E Kern MD

Internal Medicine•Baltimore, MD

Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

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  • 4940 Eastern AvenueBaltimore, MD 21224

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Summary

  • Dr. David Kern is an internal medicine specialist based in Baltimore, MD. He completed his medical education at Harvard Medical School, followed by an internship at Rush University Medical Center, and a residency at Johns Hopkins University/Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Kern also holds an MPH from the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health. He has expertise in hypertension, mental illness, and low back pain. His published work includes articles on simulation course design, goals of care discussions, and online curriculum development, which have been cited multiple times. Dr. Kern has received several honors, including the Martin D. Abeloff Award for Lifetime Achievement in Medical and Biomedical Education and recognition as a Master by the American College of Physicians.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University/Bayview Medical Center
    Johns Hopkins University/Bayview Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1979
  • Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health
    Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public HealthMPH, 1978
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1971 - 1972
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1971
  • Princeton University
    Princeton UniversityBA, Biology, 1966

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1974 - Present
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1976 - 2026
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014
  • Martin D. Abeloff Award for Lifetime Achievement in Medical and Biomedical Education Institute for Excellence in Education, Johns Hopkins University, 2016
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Clinical coaching: Evolving the apprenticeship model for modern housestaff  
    Rangachari D, Brown LE, Kern DE, Melia MT, Med Teach, 1/1/2017
  • A stepwise model for simulation-based curriculum development for clinical skills, a modification of the six-step approach  
    Khamis NN, Satava RM, Alnassar SA, Kern DE, Surg Endosc, 1/1/2016
  • Time to care: the end of the rushed primary care visit Editorial  
    Linzer M, Poplau S, Paranjape A, Tu S-P, Landry M, Bitton A, Babbott S, Collins T, Caudill S, Plews-Organ M, Prasad A, Adolphe A, Kern DE, Aung K, Bensching B, Fairfie..., SGIM Forum, 1/1/2015

Books/Book Chapters

  • Curriculum Development for Medical Education: A Six-Step Approach 
    Thomas PA, Kern DE, Hughes MT, Tackett SA, Chen BYEditors: Thomas PA, Kern DE, Hughes MT, Tackett SA, Chen BY.Johns Hopkins University Press, BaltimoreEdition 4th,2022
  • Curriculum Development for Medical Education: A Six-Step Approach 
    Chapter: Appendix B: Curricular, Faculty Development, and Funding Resources 
    Thomas PA, Kern DEEditors: Thomas PA, Kern DE, Hughes MT, Chen BY.Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MDEdition 3rd,2016
  • Curriculum Development for Medical Education: A Six-Step Approach 
    Thomas PA, Kern DE, Hughes MT, Chen BYJohns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MDEdition 3rd,2016

Abstracts/Posters

  • Plenary abstract presentation: Faculty values in academic medicine: a five-school collaborative study
    Pololi LH, Kern DE, Carr P, Conrad P, Knight SM, 32nd Annual Meeting, Society of General Internal Medicine, Miami Beach, FL, 1/1/2009
  • Quality of studies submitted to the 2008 JGIM Medical Education Supplement
    Reed DA, Beckman TJ, Wright S, Levine R, Kern DE, Cook DA, 31st Annual Meeting, Society of General Internal Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, 1/1/2008
  • Perspectives of female junior faculty who elected to leave academic medicine
    Lin FH, Wright SM, Kern DE, Levine RB, Carrese JA, 31st Annual Meeting, Society of General Internal Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, 1/1/2008

Lectures

  • Curriculum Development 
    Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 2012; Baltimore, MD, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 - 1/1/2017
  • Introduction to Curriculum Development 
    Baltimore, MD, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 - 1/1/2016
  • Workshop: The Shared Mind in Leadership 
    Scottsdale, AZ - 1/1/2016

Other Languages

  • German

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