Elizabeth Dockery
Oak Ridge,TN
Summary
Dynamic leader in Family Medicine, osteopathic education and Metabolic Medicine with a proven track record at Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program. Expert in curriculum design and faculty development, fostering scholarly activity and optimizing clinic workflows. Bilingual in Spanish, adept at enhancing patient care and promoting teamwork in diverse clinical settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Directory of Osteopathic Education and Metabolic Medicine, Core Faculty
Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program
Oak Ridge, TN
10.2023 - Current
- Mentored advisees to ensure timely graduation completion.
- Oversaw design and enhancement of osteopathic curricula aligned with ACGME core competencies.
- Led faculty development initiatives integrating osteopathic principles and OMT into clinical experiences.
- Directed program evaluation, maintaining accreditation readiness and facilitating compliance reporting for Osteopathic Recognition.
- Compiled and submitted application to ACGME for osteopathic recognition, achieving compliance standards.
- Initiated operations for metabolic clinic, expanding healthcare service offerings.
- Developed comprehensive curriculum for metabolic medicine, focusing on lifestyle and obesity care.
- Promoted scholarly activity in family medicine, emphasizing obesity management and holistic care.
Family Medicine Attending/Clinical Faculty
S. Hughes Melton Family Medicine Residency Clinic
Abingdon, VA
08.2019 - 09.2023
- Instructed residents in family medicine continuity clinic, enhancing their practical training and clinical skills.
- Delivered primary care services for a diverse patient panel.
- Collaborated with clinical and administrative teams to streamline clinic workflow, improving patient care delivery.
Family Medicine Clinical Faculty
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Blacksburg, VA
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Instructed medical students at family medicine clinic, improving their clinical skills and patient care approach.
- Facilitated learning through case presentations and journal club participation, fostering critical thinking and collaborative learning.
- Participated in faculty development programs at Edward via College of Osteopathic Medicine, enhancing instructional strategies and educational outcomes.
Family Medicine Resident
S. Hughes Melton Family Medicine Residency
Abingdon, VA
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Executed comprehensive care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
- Demonstrated skills in chronic disease management and acute care, along with preventive medicine.
- Performed office-based procedures including joint injections, incision and drainage, and women’s health services
- participated in scholarly activity including grand rounds, case presentations, local and state conference attendance, and quality improvement
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Harrogate, TN05-2016
B.S - Spanish
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2012
B.S. - Molecular Biology and Microbiology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2007
A.S. -
Seminole State College
Sanford, FL12-2004
Skills
- Metabolic Medicine expertise
- Clinical education leadership
- Workflow optimization
- Problem solving
- Scholarly activity promotion
- Curriculum development
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Proficient in Spanish
Certification
- The American Board of Obesity Medicine, 12/01/24
- STFM Residency Faculty Fundamentals Certificate, 11/01/23
- American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, 12/01/19
- Basic Life Support, 2012 – Present
- COMLEX – USA Level 3 passed, 02/01/17
- COMLEX – USA Level 2 PE passed, 05/01/15
- COMLEX – USA Level 2 CE passed, 04/01/15
- COMLEX – USA Level 1 passed, 06/01/14
Professional Societies
- Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), 10/01/23 - Present
- American Academy of Family Physicians, 08/01/17 - Present
- American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, 06/01/16 - Present
- American Osteopathic Association, 07/01/12 - Present
Medical Volunteer Experience
Physician, Covenant Marathon - Knoxville, TN (04/06/2025)
- Physician, Crossroads Medical Mission - Bristol, VA (07/01/18 - 08/31/23)
- Physician, First Responders, Covenant Fellowship - Bristol, VA (08/01/18 - 01/31/23)
- Medical Student Volunteer, Central American Relief Effort - Honduras (03/01/14 - 03/08/2014)
- Medial Student Volunteer, Monthly Health Fair at Mount Moriah Baptist Church - Middlesboro, KY (08/01/1 - 05/31/14)
- Volunteer, Family Circus Children’s Ministry - Davao City, Philippines (05/01/12 - 05/10/2012)
Awards
- Chief Resident, 2019
- T.O.U.C.H. Silver Award for 50+ volunteer hours, 2014
- T.O.U.C.H. Gold Award for 100+ volunteer hours, 2013
Publications
- Ellis, S & Dockery, E, Abdominal Pain and Splenomegaly, Osteopathic Family Physician, 17, 3, 19 – 22, 2025
- Interview on The Importance of Exercise, ABC (WATE Channel 6), 03/20/25
- Dockery, E, The Right Decision at the Right Time, Family Medicine, 56, 6, 394-394, 2024
- Dockery, E & Elmezayen, R, Migratory arthritis and fever, Osteopathic Family Physician, 10, 5, 45 – 47, 2018
Research Quality Improvement
- The Big Problem: Obesity QI Project, 01/01/25 - 06/30/25
- Reach Out and Read QI Project, 11/01/22 - 09/30/23
Leadership Positions
- Chair, STFM Osteopathic Collaborative, 05/06/26 - Present
- Chair, Clinical Competency Committee, 07/01/24 - Present
- Co-chair, STFM Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Collaborative, 05/01/25 - 05/06/26
- Member, BHMA Primary Care Governance Council, 11/01/22 - 06/30/23
- Board Member, Crossroads Medical Mission, 05/01/21 - 08/31/23
- Chief Resident, 07/01/18 - 06/30/19
- Resident Representative, Graduate Medical Education Consortium, 07/01/18 - 06/30/19
- Secretary/Treasurer, JMH Resident Council, 02/01/17 - 06/30/18
- Resident Representative, JMH FM Class of 2019, 05/01/17 - 06/30/18
- President, Student National Medical Association DCOM Chapter, 04/01/13 - 04/30/14
- Vice President, International Medical Association DCOM Chapter, 04/01/13 - 04/30/14
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Directory of Osteopathic Education and Metabolic Medicine, Core Faculty
Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program
10.2023 - Current
Family Medicine Clinical Faculty
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
08.2021 - 06.2023
Family Medicine Attending/Clinical Faculty
S. Hughes Melton Family Medicine Residency Clinic
08.2019 - 09.2023
Family Medicine Resident
S. Hughes Melton Family Medicine Residency
06.2016 - 06.2019
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
B.S - Spanish
University of Central Florida
B.S. - Molecular Biology and Microbiology
University of Central Florida
A.S. -
Seminole State College