Jay Dirks
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Credentials
MD

Adjunct Assistant Professor
Associate Program Director
Biography

Bio

Jay Dirks, MD, joined the University of Minnesota Medical Center Family Medicine Residency faculty in 2014 and is now faculty at Methodist Hospital Family Medicine Residency. Previously, he practiced full spectrum family medicine in the western suburbs of Minneapolis. His medical interests include office-based procedures including POCUS, pediatric care, non-traditional visits (e-visits, telephone visits), and quality improvement. He also enjoys working with medical students through the University of Minnesota Rural Physician Associate Program (RPAP).

Research Summary

Improving Vaccination Rates in Adolescent Somali Refugees

Teaching Summary

Courses: University of MN Department of Family Medicine Leadership and Finance Course presenter University of MN Department of Family Medicine Resident POCUS Course presenter

Clinical Summary

Quality improvement, office procedures, pediatrics including improvement in vaccination rates, and teaching medical students and residents.

Grants and Patents

Grants and Patents

Selected Grants

Award: Improving vaccination rates in Somali adolescents
Principal Investigator: Dirks, Jay Allen
Sponsoring Organization: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS
Award Dates: 2017 - 2018
Contact

Contact

Address

Park Nicollet Clinic St. Louis Park Creekside
6600 Excelsior Blvd #160
St Louis Park, MN 55426