MacRae, who is in private practice, has served as a longtime advocate for the care of geriatric patients in our region. “His involvement in our academic programs is a beautiful example of community partnerships supporting our medical educational efforts,” said Errol Crook, M.D., professor and Abraham Mitchell Chair of Internal Medicine at the USA College of Medicine.
A 1983 graduate of the USA College of Medicine, MacRae is widely known for his educational efforts in the care of geriatric patients, and for his passion for providing education experiences in geriatric care for USA’s medical students and resident physicians training at USA Health.
According to Judy Blair-Elortegui, M.D., program director for the internal medicine residency program, MacRae served as the primary clinical preceptor for residents on the geriatric medicine rotation. “There are incredibly few geriatric physicians in our area, and we were very grateful to had have Dr. MacRae serve as a mentor and educate our residents in this important area of medicine,” she said. “His contributions to medical education speak directly to the mission of USA Health. By helping our residents learn the concepts unique to geriatric medicine, they are now able to help their senior patients lead longer, better lives.”
In addition to earning his medical degree from the USA College of Medicine, MacRae also completed his residency training in internal medicine at USA Health in 1986. After completing his residency training, he served as assistant professor of internal medicine at the USA College of Medicine for two years before going in to private practice in Mobile.
