Christina Ahn, Ph.D.

Dr. Ahn earned a BA with a double major in Biology and Classics illustrating her passion for science and liberal arts at Austin College in 1999 and she later earned her PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Old Dominion University.  After her postdoctoral training in breast cancer research at Duke University Medical Center, Dr. Ahn transitioned into science administration and managed biomedical graduate education and translational research programs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

In 2008, Dr. Ahn moved back to Duke where she had multiple roles, including research administration, management of a large cardiology research group, and launching and directing the Chancellor’s Clinical Leadership in Academic Medicine Program for faculty. In 2013, Dr. Ahn joined UT Southwestern as the Director of Faculty Development to continue her focus and career as an experienced leader in Faculty Development. As Director, Dr. Ahn is responsible for implementation of strategic plans, fostering key collaborations, and managing the team that delivers on the missions of each area.

In 2020, Dr. Ahn earned her Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) credential from the Co-Active Training Institute. In February 2023, she earned her Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation. She has been providing leadership coaching for faculty, residents, and trainees since 2017, and she also teaches in the UT Southwestern Coach Certificate Program.

Dr. Ahn's research focus is the evaluation of the efficacy and impact of trainee and faculty leadership and executive coaching initatives, and she has given many invited talks both locally, regionally, and nationally in her Facutly Development and Coaching areas of expertise.