Dr. Linda Hill

Biography

Dr. Linda Hill is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). With a distinguished career spanning over several decades, she has held various leadership roles including Director of the UCSD/SDSU General Preventive Medicine Residency. Her expertise covers a range of areas including health behavior, global health, and preventive medicine education. Dr. Hill has a robust background in managing clinical activities at San Diego Family Care, serving as Medical Director and Senior Staff Physician. She also holds positions as Medical Director at the Exercise Physical Activity Resource Center and Co-Director of the UCSD Injury Epidemiology Prevention Research Center. Her research interests primarily focus on driving safety, injury prevention, obesity, and health services. Throughout her career, Dr. Hill has been actively involved in training and mentoring preventive medicine residents, medical students, and undergraduate students. She has collaborated with major organizations such as the California Office of Traffic Safety and the AAA Foundation, contributing to significant advancements in public health research and policy.

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