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Yvette Ssempijja-Krapfl, MD, MHS

Seattle,Washington

Summary

Dependable, detail-oriented, and compassionate physician with experience managing dermatologic concerns that span medical, procedural, and cosmetic dermatology. Background in health management that provides a unique blend of skills from clinical expertise to strategic planning and operations management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Vanderbilt Medical Research Scholar

Department Of Dermatology - Vanderbilt Dermatology
Nashville, TN
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Selected for competitive research fellowship with $30,000 grant funding
  • Managed longitudinal study, including 50 patients with cutaneous chronic graft-versus-host disease
  • Developed protocols, training manuals, and internal validation study
  • Obtained and analyzed objective skin properties at VUMC and VA long term transplant follow-up visits
  • Collaborated with fellow scholars for interdisciplinary research projects, resulting in high-quality publications and presentations

International Research and Observerships

Departments Of Microbiology And Dermatology
Entebbe, Uganda
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Studied hospital based disinfectant and their ability to control bacterial strains isolated from inpatient units
  • Presented findings to hospital administrators and proposed solutions based on results
  • Examined 150 patients in dermatology clinic with concerns spanning inflammatory to tropical dermatoses
  • Educated patients on preventative measures and lifestyle changes for improved skin health

Medical College of Wisconsin Research Specialist

Medical College Of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
06.2013 - 06.2015
  • Managed 27 community based participants who worked at 5 recruitment sites
  • Recruited 1,500 children into immunization database
  • Collaborated with fellow researchers to create and disseminate educational intervention for Community Health Improvement for Milwaukee’s Children (CHIMC) project
  • Collaborated with fellow researchers for manuscript and resultant publication in National Institute of Health US National Library of Medicine - Improving Immunization Rates Through Community-Based Participatory Research: Community Health Improvement for Milwaukee's Children Program

Education

Dermatology Residency -

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06.2025

Internship -

Redmond Regional Medical Center
Rome, GA
06.2021

Doctor of Medicine -

Meharry Medical College
Nashville, TN
05.2021

Master of Health Sciences -

Meharry Medical College
Nashville, TN
05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Health Systems Management

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2013

Skills

  • Women Dermatologic Society, 2024 – Present
  • American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons, 2023 – Present
  • American Academy of Dermatology, 2022 – Present
  • Seattle Dermatologic Society 2022 – Present
  • American Academy of Dermatology Diversity Mentorship Award, 2020
  • Meharry Medical College Convocation Ceremony Scholarship Award, 2017
  • Winfield & Mary Davis Scholarship Award, 2017
  • Loyola University Chicago Faculty Appointed Maroon and Gold Honor Society Member, 2013
  • Loyola University Chicago Social Justice in Action Award, 2012

Additional Information

Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society 2019

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Medical Student Scholarship 2018

  • This scholarship is awarded to select fourth year medical students for their commitment to underserved communities.

Motorola Solutions Foundation/Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) Scholarship 2017

  • This scholarship is awarded to the children of Caribbean police officers in good academic standing.

Young Barbadian Professionals Society-Trident Scholarship 2014

  • This scholarship is awarded to Barbadians studying overseas who are in good academic standing and have demonstrated leadership as well as a commitment to community service.

Howard University Chemistry Department Award 2014

  • This honor is awarded to Undergraduate students for excellent work in Chemistry.

Barbados Scholarship 2012

  • This scholarship is awarded to Barbadian students who graduate From high school with a 4.0 GPA

Timeline

Vanderbilt Medical Research Scholar

Department Of Dermatology - Vanderbilt Dermatology
06.2020 - 06.2021

International Research and Observerships

Departments Of Microbiology And Dermatology
06.2017 - 08.2017

Medical College of Wisconsin Research Specialist

Medical College Of Wisconsin
06.2013 - 06.2015

Dermatology Residency -

University of Washington

Internship -

Redmond Regional Medical Center

Doctor of Medicine -

Meharry Medical College

Master of Health Sciences -

Meharry Medical College

Bachelor of Science - Health Systems Management

Loyola University of Chicago
Yvette Ssempijja-Krapfl, MD, MHS