Danielle Y. Baek, MD

Undergraduate: Yale University, BS, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, 2000-2004

Medical School: State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate College of Medicine, MD, 2005-2009

Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Center and Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 2009-2012

Chief Residency: Internal Medicine, Mercy Medical Center and University of Maryland Medical Center, 2012-2013

Board Certification: Internal Medicine

After her year as Chief Resident, Dr. Baek joined the faculty in 2013 and is currently Assistant Professor in Medicine. She also serves as Associate Division Chair for the Department of General Internal Medicine and Medical Director of the University Health Center.

Dr. Baek enjoys teaching and working with the internal medicine residents. In addition to her administrative and clinical duties, she manages two resident continuity clinics on campus. She serves as Core Faculty for the Internal Medicine Residency Program and is a Co-Director for the Primary Care Pathway, mentoring residents that are interested in a career in outpatient medicine.

Dr. Baek also has a strong interest in patient safety and quality improvement, with a focus on transitions of care from inpatient admissions to the outpatient setting.

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Primary Care, Transitions of Care, Resident Education.