Dr. Larry Culpepper

Biography

Larry Culpepper is a Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. He earned his M.D. from Baylor College of Medicine and his M.P.H. from Boston University. He has served in influential roles, including President of the North American Primary Care Group (NAPCRG) and Chairman of the Research Committee for the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM). His leadership has been recognized with several awards, including the STFM Excellence in Education Award and the Maurice Wood Award for Lifetime Contribution to Primary Care Research. Dr. Culpepper has contributed significantly to research in areas such as otitis media, community interventions for improving pregnancy outcomes, and patient safety in ambulatory care settings, particularly for low-income and minority populations. He co-chaired an important panel on Otitis Media Effusion within major medical academies and has been a member of several advisory boards. His involvement in education extends to being the initial family medicine editor for UpToDate, emphasizing his commitment to the field.

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