I am a Liberian-born general internist, social epidemiologist, and health services researcher. I was one of the first scientists to document disparities in the quality of relationships between physicians and patients from socially at-risk groups. Based on my work, I designed innovative interventions targeting physicians’ communication skills, patients’ self-management skills, and healthcare organizations’ ability to address needs of populations experiencing health disparities. I am the author of over 200 publications and have been the principal investigator of more than 15 federal and private foundation grants. I also have a passion for mentorship and have been a devoted mentor to more than 60 individuals seeking careers in medicine, nursing, and public health.