Jim Ritchie

Jim Ritchie is a seasoned medical professional with extensive experience in emergency medicine and medical education. Currently serving as the Lead Instructor and Curriculum Developer at Alongside, Jim supports healthcare missionaries through teaching and spiritual direction. Jim's role as a Medical Missionary with World Gospel Mission since 2013 complements previous leadership as Senior VP of the Longevity Project at MedSend, aimed at fostering thriving healthcare missions. Past positions include Medical Simulation Center Director at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director for the US Navy. Jim's academic credentials include a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and various advanced training in emergency medicine and aerospace medicine.