Elizabeth Vaughan, DO, MPH, RD
Professor
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Medicine
John Sealy School of Medicine
Dr. Vaughan, DO, MPH, RD, is a Professor of Internal Medicine and a physician-scientist
focused on improving healthcare access for low-income individuals with type 2
diabetes through educational research. Her research aims to empower Community
Health Workers (CHWs) to lead educational programs and improve patient-health
system communication. She serves as PI on federally funded studies and is CEO
and co-founder of Mi Promotor de Salud (https://mipromotordesalud.org), a nonprofit organization that
equips CHWs to deliver community-based health programs. Dr. Vaughan’s career spans more than 30 years and began as a
Registered Dietitian engaged in global public health efforts across Latin
America, Africa, and India. These experiences shaped her long-standing
commitment to health equity, particularly within Hispanic communities. In
addition to her educational research and service, she remains an active
clinical educator on the internal medicine teaching service. Dr. Vaughan has received multiple honors, including membership in
the UTMB Academy of Master Teachers, the Academy of Distinguished Educators,
and the Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Excellence Award in Educational Research.
She has also served on the Texas CHW Advisory Committee and has been a
certified CHW Instructor since 2015. Her work has gained the attention of major
media outlets, including The New York Times, National Geographic,
Univision, and Reuters.
Dr. Vaughan was inducted into the Academy of Master Teachers in 2024.
Learner Types: Community-based learners, JSSOM - Medical Students - Clinical Years, JSSOM - Residency/Fellowships.
Assessment of Leaners: Clinical Skills Assessment.
Advancement/Promotion: CV Development.
Curriculum: Objectives.
Diversity Issues: Race/Ethnicity.
Educational Leadership: Leadership Development.
Instructional Methods: Clinical Teaching (Hospital or Clinic).
Scholarship - Ed Research or Curriculum Innovation: Manuscript Writing, Grant-Writing.
Special Content: Global Health.