Kristin Raphel
About Kristin Raphel
Kristin Raphel is a Disaster & Operational Medicine Fellow at The George Washington University, specializing in emergency medicine. She holds an MD from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and has a background in neuroscience.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Kristin Raphel serves as a Disaster & Operational Medicine Fellow at The George Washington University since 2023. In this role, she focuses on advancing her expertise in disaster response and operational medicine. Additionally, she holds the position of Chief Resident in Emergency Medicine, a role she has maintained since 2019. Her responsibilities include overseeing educational initiatives within the residency program and providing clinical care in emergency settings.
Education and Medical Training
Kristin Raphel completed her Doctor of Medicine (MD) at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School from 2015 to 2019. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience from Pomona College, studying from 2007 to 2011. Currently, she is pursuing a Master's degree in Systems Engineering at The George Washington University, which she began in 2022. This diverse educational background supports her dual focus on medicine and engineering principles.
Research Experience
Kristin Raphel has a solid foundation in research, having worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Southern California's Brain and Creativity Institute from 2011 to 2013. She also served as a Research Assistant in the Neuroscience Department at Pomona College from 2009 to 2011. These roles provided her with valuable experience in neuroscience research, contributing to her understanding of the field.
Emergency Medicine Background
Before her medical training, Kristin Raphel gained practical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This background laid the groundwork for her career in emergency medicine. Since becoming a physician, she has worked as an attending physician in multiple emergency departments across Washington, D.C., where she applies her skills in high-pressure medical situations.
Professional Goals
Kristin Raphel aims to work at the intersection of medicine and emergency preparedness. Her current fellowship in Disaster & Operational Medicine aligns with her goal of enhancing her capabilities in managing medical responses to disasters. Through her training and experience, she seeks to contribute to the development of effective emergency response strategies.