Kimber P. Richter, Ph.D., MPH

Professor
Director, UKanQuit at KUMed Hospital Tobacco Treatment Service

---

Education and Training

St. John's College, Annapolis MD: Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy/Liberal Arts
University of Kansas, Lawrence: Master of Arts, Human Development
University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City: Master of Public Health
University of Kansas, Lawrence: Doctor of Philosophy, Behavioral Psychology

---

Research Interests

Hospital based tobacco treatment; Tobacco treatment for people in drug treatment

My research focuses on identifying the best ways to link tobacco users with treatment. I currently conduct treatment, research, and training in hospital settings, drug treatment facilities, and primary care.

• U01HL105232: Increasing Post-Discharge Follow-Up Among Hospitalized Smokers

---

Teaching

My teaching interests include grantwriting skills, quality improvement, and evidence based medicine. I believe that participation, not passive learning, is best. Understanding how knowledge is generated - experiencing the scientific process - is essential for mentees, who will have to acquire and apply new information their entire professional lives and will be responsible for evaluating and improving their own performance. This understanding is best taught through real-world experiences.

• PRVM 872: Grant Writing (KL2 Scholars; T32 Scholars; MSCR and MPH students)