David De Gijsel
About David De Gijsel
David De Gijsel serves as the Chief Health Officer at Better Life Partners, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in various medical roles, including positions at Dartmouth-Hitchcock and Geisel School of Medicine, and advocates for health equity in the context of poverty, addiction, and infectious diseases.
Work at Better Life Partners
David De Gijsel serves as the Chief Health Officer at Better Life Partners, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on advancing the organization's mission by providing comprehensive support for addiction recovery. Prior to his current position, he worked as the Medical Director at Better Life Partners from 2019 to 2022, and as a Physician from 2018 to 2019. His experience at Better Life Partners reflects his commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes for individuals facing addiction.
Current Positions at Dartmouth-Hitchcock and Geisel School of Medicine
David De Gijsel holds multiple current positions at Dartmouth-Hitchcock and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. He has been a Staff Physician at Dartmouth-Hitchcock since 2019 and serves as an Assistant Professor at the Geisel School of Medicine, also since 2019. His roles at these institutions allow him to contribute to both clinical practice and medical education, emphasizing his expertise in internal medicine and infectious diseases.
Education and Expertise
David De Gijsel has a diverse educational background that includes a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Amsterdam, a Master in Public Health (MPH) from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, and a Chief Residency in Internal Medicine from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He also studied Economics at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. His training includes fellowships and residencies in infectious disease and preventive medicine, equipping him with a broad skill set applicable to his current roles.
Background in Medicine and Public Health
David De Gijsel has extensive experience in the medical field, having worked in various capacities across multiple institutions. His previous roles include Contracting Physician at Groups: Recover Together, Staff Physician at Montefiore Medical Center, and Instructor positions at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Duke University. His background reflects a strong foundation in both clinical practice and medical education, with a focus on health equity and accessible healthcare solutions.
Advocacy for Health Equity
David De Gijsel advocates for health equity, particularly at the intersection of poverty, addiction, and infectious diseases. His work emphasizes the importance of providing healthcare solutions that are accessible 'wherever, whenever' to those in need. This commitment to advocacy is evident in his roles and initiatives aimed at addressing the healthcare challenges faced by vulnerable populations.