Health 2049: Dr. Monica Lypson, Vice-Dean of Education, Columbia University Medical School

Jason Helgerson co-hosts the Health 2049 podcast with Bisi Williams of the Massive Change Network.

Dr. Monica Lypson reflects on how to best educate the next generation of physicians to not only interpret a vast amount of highly technical information, but also deliver it in a personalized communication-style that promotes an equitable and diverse healthcare system focused on health instead of disease.

Monica L. Lypson MD, MHPE is the Vice-Dean of Education at Columbia’s medical school.  She also is a member of the practice plans board of trustees. As Vice-Chair, she is committed to creating and supporting the academic careers of all faculty members in the department.  

After graduating from Saint Ignatius, Monica graduated from Brown University and received her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She completed her graduate medical training at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Internal Medicine - Primary Care. Subsequently, Monica went on to complete a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars program at the University of Chicago and a master’s in Health Professions Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago.  She has also trained to be an executive coach; and is currently participating as an Aspen Health Innovator, as well as the Seeding Disruption Fellowship in the District of Columbia.