Samantha Mekrut

Samantha Mekrut is a seasoned medical professional with extensive experience in primary care and medical education. Currently serving as the Medical Director at Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center since January 2022, Samantha previously held the position of Residency Faculty at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center from September 2014 to September 2022. Prior roles include Medical Director at Optum Student Health Services and Family Physician/Assistant Professor at Cambridge Health Alliance. Samantha's academic contributions include serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Pennsylvania. Samantha earned an MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine and a B.S. in Biology from Fairfield University.