Dr. Jerard Z. Kneifati-Hayek, MD, MS, serves as a distinguished Hospitalist at CUIMC, where he has distinguished himself academically with prestigious awards and numerous published papers. He is a prominent leader within the CUIMC Latino community and a founding member of the Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons Latino Association. Dr. Kneifati-Hayek passionately advocates for faculty recruitment and advancement, while also leading quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing care for underserved populations.