Kheyandra Lewis, MD, MEd

Kheyandra D. Lewis, MD, MEd, is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Drexel University College of Medicine and serves as Vice Chair of Faculty and Professional Development at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, where she leads initiatives to support faculty growth and professional success. She earned her BS in Biology from Philadelphia University, her MD from Temple University School of Medicine, and a master’s in medical education from the University of Cincinnati. Following pediatric residency and a chief residency at St. Christopher’s, Dr. Lewis joined the Section of Hospital Medicine as a pediatric hospitalist. She also serves as Associate Program Director for the pediatric residency program and co-chairs the Mid-Atlantic region of the Association of Pediatric Program Directors.  Dr. Lewis’ scholarly work focuses on medical education, feedback mechanisms, effective communication, leadership training, professional development, patient safety, and health equity. She has been a national leader in collaboration with the I-PASS Study Team since the development of a standardized handoff program, as well as in efforts to advance communication strategies that enhance family engagement within the interprofessional care team during patient- and family-centered rounds. Currently, she co-leads education and training initiatives to support the implementation of a study curriculum that enhances the use of interpreter services during family-centered rounds and promotes health equity for patients and their families. Her research and programmatic efforts demonstrate a strong commitment to enhancing the learning environment, fostering professional identity formation, and improving the quality of patient care.