Alfred Gitu

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in residency program development at FSU College of Medicine and nationally. Achieved zero citations in accreditation management and successfully recruited top faculty. Expertise in mentorship initiatives and continuous improvement strategies enhances medical education and patient care. Focused on elevating program reputation and operational efficiency. Results-driven professional specializing in graduate medical education. Demonstrated success in leading residency program expansions and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. Adept at fostering team leadership, curriculum development, and mentorship initiatives to promote excellence and innovation in medical education. Dynamic Chief Academic Officer with extensive experience in residency program oversight and compliance. Skilled in developing curricula and mentoring faculty, resulting in significant program expansion and enhanced educational quality.

• Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine- 2006 to present
• Diplomate, American Board of Lifestyle Medicine-2019 to present
• Florida- Medical Doctor License, 2012 to present,
• South Carolina-Medical Doctor License, 2006 to 2013
• Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO)- Certified Instructor

• American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) In-Training Examination Committee. I participate in review and revision of examination questions every year in June and July
• Chair, Residency Directors Council, Florida Academy of Family Physicians
• Member, Service and Clinical Care Excellence (SCCE) Committee, Florida State University COM, 2018 to present
• Member, Medical Executive Committee 2024 to present and 2015 to 2022
• Member, Board of Governance, Best Care Alliance Accountable Care Organization

• 2025 Caregiver of the Year . An award designed to honor an individual who provides outstanding patient-care services and exemplifies commitment to quality patient care.
• 2025 Art of Medicine Award, Florida Academy of Family Medicine. A prestigious award to recognize the belief proven by personal example, that the patient receives the full benefit of total care only when the science of medicine is practiced as an art.
• Recognized as Fellow of the American Association of Family Medicine (FAAFP). 2015
• Excellence in Health Education Award, Lee County Medical Society, 2016-nominated for advancing excellence in health education in Lee county.
• Faculty Excellence Award, FSU COM Family Medicine Residency Program. 2016. Awarded by the residents for excellence in teaching

• Are GLP-1 agonists more effective than metformin at improving menstrual regularity in people with PCOS? EMS 9295R1. April 2025
• In patients with a significant sun exposure history, does yearly skin-checks by primary care clinicians improve skin cancer detection? EMS 8730. Nov. 2024
• In insulin-dependent patients, do insulin pumps improve glycemic control when compared to traditional insulin administration? EMS 8367R1. February 2025
• Which are the most sensitive and specific imaging and/or functional imaging techniques for pheochromocytoma? EMS 7410R2. September 2023
• In overweight adult patients with type 2 diabetes, is tirzepatide as effective for weight loss compared to existing GLP1 agonists? EMS 7180R1. June 2023
• What are the benefits and risks of aspirin as primary prophylaxis for CAD events? EMS 6750. March 2023
• Does prophylactic use of Tranaexamic Acid (TXA) prevent postpartum hemorrhage in vaginal deliveries? EMS6160R1. February 2022
• In patients with acute mania, which anti-manic medication regimen is the most effective treatment? EMS 4841. July 2021
• Does breastfeeding infants until at least 3 months of age decrease the risk of childhood asthma? EMS4376. January 2021

• Gitu, A, Skiff, A. Anaphylaxis. Family Medicine: Principles and Practice. 2026 Springer (accepted for publication)
• Coghill, C, Gitu, A. Viral Respiratory Infections. Family Medicine: Principles and Practice. 2026. Springer (accepted for publication)
• Gitu, A. COPD: An update for the Primary Care Physician. Primary Care Reports, Relias Media. 2023
• Gitu, A, Skiff, A. Anaphylaxis. Family Medicine: Principles and Practice. 2020 Springer
• Gitu, A, Coghill, C. Viral Respiratory Infections. Family Medicine: Principles and Practice. 2020. Springer
• Evaluation and management of hypertension in adults, Gitu, A. C., & Wong, H., Emergency Medicine Reports, 01/01/21,
• Hypertension in adults: An update, Gitu, A. C., & Wong, H., Primary Care Reports, 01/01/21,
• Identifying and treating non-COVID viral respiratory infections, Gitu, A. C., & Wong, H., Emergency Medicine Reports, 01/01/22,
• Gitu A, Alim K. Is non-surgical intervention as effective as surgical management for complete Achilles tendon rupture? Evidence-Based Practice, April 2018; Family Medicine Enquiries Network.
• Gitu AC. Is poor sleep a risk factor for type 2 diabetes? Evidence Based Practice, March 2018; Family Medicine Enquiries Network.
• Gitu A, Stepp G. Are rear-facing car seats safer than front-facing car seats for children under the age of two? Evidence-Based Practice, April 2018; Family Medicine Enquiries network.

• International Medical Graduate Orientation: April 21 2026. Residency Program Solutions Webinar to a national audience of Graduate Medical Education leaders.
• Residency Expansion through Section 126 of the CAA. National Webinar hosted by HRSA in January of 2024 and then again in 2025. I was a co-presenter with CMS representatives.
• COPD Update. Florida Academy of Family Physicians Summer Forum, 2021
• ABFM Knowledge Skills Assessment (KSA). Presented virtually and at FAFP meetings twice a year since 2021. Next presentation: Care for the Elderly. July 11 2026
• Addressing Racism in Residency Selection and Interviews. RRPD/THCPD National Grantee Conference, 2023 and 2024.