Kim Tippens, ND, MSAOM, MPH (candidate) Assistant Professor
Location: Helfgott Research Institute, NCNM Administration Building, Suite 250
Phone: 503-552-1857
Fax: 503-227-3750
Dr. Tippens is a graduate of Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington, where she received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She completed a family practice residency at the National College of Natural Medicine with an emphasis on community health. After residency, Dr. Tippens was awarded a National Institutes of Health-funded post-doctoral fellowship, during which she received a Certificate in Human Investigations through the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), and participated in research evaluating expectancy in the treatment of metabolic syndrome and obesity. She has recently completed a Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Fellowship Award (F32), receiving training in health disparities and health services research. She is currently completing a Master of Public Health degree program through OHSU.
Dr. Tippens investigates the role that naturopathic medicine can play in addressing racial/ethnic disparities in health, and in meeting the needs of uninsured and medically underserved communities. Her research is aimed at establishing accessible, acceptable, and effective preventive care to diverse communities, and evaluating disparities in CAM access and utilization. This includes examining the content, costs and outcomes of CAM health services, as well as access to these services. Dr. Tippens’ current projects include A Mixed Methods Evaluation of Naturopathic and Allopathic Type 2 Diabetes Care, Assessing Community Acupuncture as a Disparity Reducing Advance and the 2010 NCNM Student Cultural Climate Survey.
In addition to conducting research, Dr. Tippens is an active member of NCNM AWARE (Actively Working to Advance Real Equity), and a Cultural Competency Trainer certified through the Cross Cultural Healthcare Program. She works with students and faculty to incorporate coursework and training in social medicine and culturally competent health care delivery, with the goal of promoting diversity and excellence in medical education. As a member of the NCNM Vanguard Faculty, she has also been involved in the movement to incorporate the principles of evidence-based medicine into the naturopathic curriculum.
Click here to view Dr. Kimberly Tippens' Curriculum Vitae.
Projects:
Low-cost CAM Models and Community Acupuncture Clinics
Expectancy in Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity
Socioeconomic Status and Adherence to a Weight-Loss Program
Hormonal Controls, Hunger and Behavior in Obese Metabolic Syndrome Patients
Selected Publications:
Racial and ethnic disparities in the VA health care system: a systematic review.
Perceived and actual diabetes risk in the Chinese and Hispanic/Latino communities in Portland, OR, USA
“Poverty and Human Development”: The Social Responsibility of the Naturopathic Physician
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