Kimberly Manning MD
Overview
Dr. Manning is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine for Emorys School of Medicine. She earned her BS at Tuskegee University, her MD at Meharry School of Medicine, and she completed her residency in combined internal medicine/pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth.
Dr. Manning is known for her innovative approach to medical education and has been recognized nationally for her mentorship and teaching, as well as her blogging and public speaking. She received the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Association of Black Women Physicians and the 2022 AAMC Group on Diversity and Inclusion Exemplary Leadership Award alongside her mentor, Dr. Bussey-Jones. Dr. Manning was also awarded the ACGME Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award in 2018 and the Emory School of Medicines Evangeline Papageorge Distinguished Teaching Award in 2012. Her work has been published in such prestigious journals asJAMA, The Annals of Internal Medicine, and The Lancet.In addition, her blog Reflections of a Grady Doctor was named one of the top four medical blogs by O the Oprah Magazine. She can be found on Twitter @gradydoctor where she has over 100,000 followers.
Dr. Manning is one of 32 School of Medicinefaculty appointed as small-group advisors forthe undergraduate medical curriculum. She leads the Distinction in Teaching and Leadership for theInternal MedicineResidency Program andis a past chair of the DOMAcademy of Medical Educators. Dr. Manning also recently chaired the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force in the School of Medicine. As the Associate Vice Chair, Dr. Manning leads the RYSE Virtual Visiting Clerkship and the RYSE Fellowship Applicant Experience Program, both of which have been extremely successful in recruiting more diverse classes of trainees to the Department.
Academic Appointment
- Professor of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
Education
Degrees
- MD from Meharry Medical College
- BS from Tuskegee University
Research
Focus
- My academic interests include reflective writing as a means of enhancing patient-doctor communication and fostering humanistic behaviors and professionalism in medical students and residents. My participation in workshops on an institutional, regional and national level has strengthened this interest, as have my lectureships and publications in this area.
Publications
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The Journal of Hospital Medicine turns 20.
J Hosp Med Volume: 20 Page(s): 5 - 7
01/01/2025 Authors: Shah SS; Journal of Hospital Medicine Editorial Leadership Team -
Spreading social capital to improve diversity in medicine.
Lancet Volume: 404 Page(s): 1298 - 1299
10/05/2024 Authors: Manning KD; Jenkins L -
Catalyzing Restructure of a Broken Health Care System.
Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes Volume: 17 Page(s): e010009
02/01/2024 Authors: Breathett K; Manning KD -
Microaggressions: Be An Active Bystander.
Acad Pediatr Volume: 24 Page(s): 1031 - 1032
01/01/2024 Authors: Delerme AA; Kasick R; Manning K; Rossetti A -
Leadership & professional development: Finding and making the most of your "professional home".
J Hosp Med Volume: 19 Page(s): 51 - 52
01/01/2024 Authors: Lessing JN; Manning KD -
The Other Side of the Bounce Back.
JAMA Volume: 330 Page(s): 1625 - 1626
11/07/2023 Authors: Manning KD -
Bigger than us.
Lancet Volume: 402 Page(s): 1318 - 1319
10/14/2023 Authors: Manning KD -
An innovative approach to career development and promotion of diverse faculty.
J Hosp Med Volume: 18 Page(s): 234 - 238
03/01/2023 Authors: Jones D; Fluker S-AN; Walker TA; Manning KD; Bussey-Jones JC -
Leadership & professional development: Using our voice to promote and redefine leadership and professional development.
J Hosp Med Volume: 18 Page(s): 163
02/01/2023 Authors: Jerardi KE; Manning KD -
Ten Steps for Writing an Exceptional Personal Statement.
J Grad Med Educ Volume: 14 Page(s): 522 - 525
10/01/2022 Authors: Jones D; Pittman JR; Manning KD