Dr. Carla Boutin-Foster, a trained clinical epidemiologist, internist, and health disparities researcher, has over 25 years of experience conducting patient-oriented research and brings a breadth of experience in conducting independently funded health disparities research, securing and managing large NIH grants, and leading educational research programs. Dr. Boutin-Foster teaches medical students, mentors junior faculty, and coordinates several pathway programs for students from high school to undergraduate school. She co-directs the post-baccalaureate program Bridges to Medicine at Downstate. Dr. Boutin-Foster obtained her BA from New York University, her Medical Degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, and her Masters in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research from Weill Cornell Graduate School.