Paul O'Rourke Jr., MD, MPH
Internal Medicine
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Paul O'Rourke Jr.
Professional Titles
- Assistant Dean for Medical Student Affairs, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Outpatient Medicine Curriculum Lead, Johns Hopkins Bayview Internal Medicine Residency
- Co-Director, Johns Hopkins Medical Education Pathway, Johns Hopkins Bayview and Osler Internal Medicine Residency Programs
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Background
Dr. Paul O'Rourke is an Associate Professor of Medicine and serves as Assistant Dean for Medical Student Affairs at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. O'Rourke co-directs the Johns Hopkins Medical Education Pathway, a longitudinal medical education training program for Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Bayview internal medicine residents. He directs the Outpatient Medicine Curriculum of the Johns Hopkins Bayview Internal Medicine Residency. He spends the majority of his time teaching and advising medical students and internal medicine residents. He is involved in medical education research with a particular focus on primary care education and advocacy, humanism in medicine, high value care, and health disparities. He is active on the national level through the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) and the Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine (APDIM). He currently serves as a national councilor for APDIM.
Dr. O'Rourke provides longitudinal primary care to patients in Baltimore and also serves as a teaching attending on the inpatient general medical service at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
He completed his undergraduate and medical school education at the University of Florida followed by residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. He then completed a fellowship in General Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins University with a focus on medical education. He received a Master of Public Health degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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Research Interests
Medical education research with a particular focus on primary care education and advocacy, humanism in medicine, high value care, and health disparities
Honors
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Institute for Excellence in Education Educational Program Award given to the Medical Education Pathway, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2024
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C. Lockard Conley, M.D. Award for Excellence in Medical Resident Education, American College of Physicians Maryland Chapter, 2023
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Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, Johns Hopkins Bayview Internal Medicine Residency, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2022
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Lisa J. Heiser Award for Junior Faculty Contribution in Education, Institute for Excellence in Education, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2021
- Frederick L. Brancati Mentorship and Leadership Award, Society of General Internal Medicine, 2020
- Award for Excellence in Clinician Education, Society of General Internal Medicine Mid-Atlantic Region, 2019
- Outstanding Primary Care Faculty Award, Primary Care Consortium, 2019
- American College of Physicians Exemplar of Professionalism Award, American College of Physicians Pennsylvania Chapter, 2013
- Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, University of Florida College of Medicine, 2011
- Gold Humanism Honor Society, University of Florida College of Medicine, 2010
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, University of Florida College of Medicine, 2010
Memberships
- Society of General Internal Medicine
- American College of Physicians
- Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine (APDIM)
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Suite 1100, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-550-3350
- fax: 410-550-0491
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, General Internal Medicine, 2016Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Graduate School, MPH, 2015Penn Medicine University of Pennsylvania
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2014UF Health Shands Hospital
Medical Education, Medicine, MD, 2011Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
44 ratings, 20 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
Dr. O'Rourke is always well prepared for my visits & he is very thorough. He also takes the time to answer any questions I have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Always satisfying.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Very pleasant and understanding,caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Very happy with Dr O'Rourke : I always feel listened to, taken seriously and helped in whatever way is possible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
If only all PVPs could be like Dr O'Rourke!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
Dr. O'Rourke displays empathy, compassion, and care about my health and well being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Dr. O'Rourke is a very compassionate, excellent doctor. He always takes his time with me. I never feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
He is amazing. I'm always look forward to seeing him every year for my annual. He remembers things from my last visit and really cares about me and my wellbeing. He also always very helpful with any concerns I may have and gives me the necessary resources I need to alleviate my issues. Dr. O'Rourke is the best doctor ever!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Dr. O'Rourke is outstanding, technically excellent as well as impressive, interpersonal skills and compassion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
I like my primary provide care doctor I wouldn't trading him for the world.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
This was my first visit with this provider. So the question may not apply.Dr.O'Rourke was a wonderful host and doctor. Kind, generous, informative and listen to my answers and comments carefully. The [Staff], was very good and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Through
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
I'm very satisfied with my Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Dr. O'Rourke is the kindest provider around. Hopkins and GIM at 301 are blessed to have a provider like him. I am!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
He very caring and does everything he can to help you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Dr. O'Rourke is an excellent PCP. Would highly recommend him to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Dr O'Rourke is by far the best family physician provider I have ever been to! He is thorough, knowledgeable, courteous, and respectful. He makes me feel very comfortable and always tries to provide the best care and figure out the best possible way to help. I would recommend him to anyone!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Very pleasent and easy to talk,listening to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Caring professional