Lucy Kibe

Program Director

Lucy W. Kibe,
Program Director, PA Program
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Los Angeles, CA

Dr. Kibe has served in various capacities as a PA, researcher, and healthcare leader in the US and abroad. She is a graduate of the Drexel University Physician Assistant Program. Prior to that, she received a Doctor of Public Health degree (DrPH) with a concentration in community health and prevention, also from Drexel University, and a master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Akron. Dr. Kibe is also a graduate of the Insights Leadership Fellowship from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and an inductee of the Alpha Eta Society for academic excellence and leadership achievement.

Dr. Kibe has held several clinical leadership positions, including Chief Medical Quality Officer and Director of Clinical and Wellness Services. She has devoted her life to serving underserved communities by working at Federally Qualified Health Centers, serving individuals who are marginalized and underresourced. She has led clinical teams to design and implement protocols for strategic quality improvement for better patient outcomes. Additionally, she has pioneered wellness initiatives to address disease prevention and improve the quality of life for vulnerable patients, particularly those with diabetes and hypertension.

As an educator, Dr. Kibe is a passionate teacher, mentor, and academic leader. She has taught several didactic and clinical courses to PA students. Prior to becoming a PA, Dr. Kibe was a public health researcher. Her research endeavors are driven by a strong commitment to reducing health disparities through chronic disease prevention initiatives and developing a diverse healthcare workforce dedicated to the same mission.

Dr. Kibe recently received a $70,000 grant from the NIH and a $600,000 grant from the American Cancer Society to study dietary behavior and colorectal cancer prevention among minority populations. She is also the visionary driving force behind the EDGE-PA program, a dedicated initiative aimed at enhancing the representation of Black men in PA training programs.