Karen Studer

Karen Studer currently serves as the Chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine at Loma Linda University Health since July 2024. Karen is also a Physician at SAC Health System and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, roles held since October 2021 and July 2013, respectively. At Loma Linda University Health, Karen has held the positions of Program Director for the Preventive Medicine Residency Program and Vice Chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine since July 2019. Additionally, Karen is an Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine and the School of Public Health at Loma Linda University, where Karen also directs the Population Medicine MPH program. Karen Studer holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Loma Linda University, as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Health Care Administration and Management.