Robert Rock, MD
About Robert Rock, MD
Robert Rock, MD, is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale University and has a background in family medicine. He has received multiple awards for his contributions to health professions education and social justice in healthcare.
Current Role at Yale University
Robert Rock serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale University since 2021. In this role, he engages in research that focuses on health equity and social justice within the healthcare system. His position allows him to contribute to the academic community while also participating in initiatives aimed at improving healthcare delivery and education.
Experience at Montefiore Health System
From 2018 to 2021, Robert Rock completed a Family Medicine Residency at Montefiore Health System in the Bronx, New York. During this three-year program, he gained extensive clinical experience and worked closely with diverse patient populations. His training emphasized the importance of social determinants of health and community engagement in medical practice.
Contributions to Yale School of Medicine
Robert Rock has been involved with Yale School of Medicine since 2014, where he has taken on multiple roles. He is the Creator and Coordinator of the initiative 'Making the Invisible Visible: Art, Identity, & Hierarchies of Power.' Additionally, he co-founded the United States Health Justice Elective and contributed to the Summer Medical & Dental Enrichment Program as a Student Coordinator in 2016.
Educational Background
Robert Rock earned his Bachelor of Arts in Art History from New York University from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education at Yale University School of Medicine, where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from 2013 to 2018. His educational journey has been marked by a commitment to integrating art and social justice into healthcare.
Recognition and Awards
Robert Rock has received several recognitions for his contributions to health professions education and social justice. He was awarded the 2020 Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Rising Star for Excellence in Social Mission in Health Professions Education and was named a 2020 National Minority Quality Forum top 40 under 40 leader in minority health. Additionally, he has a student activism award named after him at Yale School of Medicine.