Mercy Jeptoo
Sydney
Summary
A highly accomplished physician and academic with over 15 years of progressive expertise across internal medicine, pharmacology, pathology, and clinical research, complemented by a robust record of teaching, publications, and hospital-based practice in Australia. Holds an MBBS (University of Melbourne), a Master of Medicine (University of Sydney), and a PhD in Clinical Pharmacology & AI in Healthcare (Monash University). Blends deep clinical knowledge with a passion for advancing artificial intelligence in medicine, particularly in differential diagnosis, drug safety, epidemiology, and medical ethics. Published in leading peer-reviewed journals, contributed to public health interventions, and led clinical AI validation projects ensuring safety, accuracy, and ethical deployment of models in diagnostics.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Consultant – Internal Medicine & Clinical AI Evaluator
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Lead physician in internal medicine with a dual role in AI validation for clinical diagnostics.
- Evaluated over 1,000 AI-driven case simulations, identifying systematic error patterns in differential diagnosis and treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with AI research teams to refine evaluation metrics and safety frameworks.
- Supervised junior doctors and medical residents, embedding AI literacy into clinical training.
- Mentored junior consultants, helping them enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to projects.
- Delivered high-quality solutions for clients through comprehensive research and analysis of industry trends.
- Developed innovative strategies to address complex business challenges, resulting in increased profitability for clients.
- Evaluated clients' needs and created plan of action to provide solutions.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing tailored consulting services and effective problem-solving strategies.
Associate Professor – Clinical Pharmacology & Medical Ethics
University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine
10.2016 - 02.2020
- Taught pathophysiology, pharmacology, and diagnostic reasoning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Published peer-reviewed research on drug interactions, immunology, and evidence-based medicine.
- Co-authored the university’s Medical Ethics in AI Guidelines (2019).
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Contributed to the development of a comprehensive curriculum, ensuring alignment with state standards and academic goals.
- Served on academic committees, contributing insights and expertise to enhance institutional policies and practices.
Medical Officer – Internal Medicine & Emergency Care
The Alfred Hospital
02.2011 - 03.2016
- Rotations in cardiology, infectious diseases, intensive care, and diagnostics.
- Led a clinical project on early sepsis detection protocols, later cited in Australian Clinical Practice Guidelines (2015).
- Developed clinical decision-support tools in collaboration with hospital IT and AI researchers.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in medicine and enhance clinical skills.
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility, adhering to strict infection control measures and reporting potential hazards.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Clinical Pharmacology & AI in Medicine
Monash University
01.2018
Master of Medicine (MMed) - Internal Medicine
University of Sydney
01.2013
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - undefined
University of Melbourne
01.2010
Skills
- Internal Medicine & Clinical Diagnostics
- Pharmacology & Pathophysiology
- Evidence-Based Medicine & Medical Ethics
- Differential Diagnosis & Treatment Protocols
- Epidemiology & Public Health
- Immunology & Infectious Diseases
- Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation
- AI Model Evaluation in Healthcare
- Clinical Trial Design & Data Integrity
- Academic Writing & Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Strategic planning
- Software implementation
Websites
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of 20 clinicians, data scientists, and AI engineers in the development of the Clinical AI Diagnostic Support System (CADSS), an advanced platform integrating pharmacology, pathology, and imaging data to improve diagnostic accuracy. Contributed to the design of evaluation protocols, validation of over 500 case simulations, and authored safety guidelines that were later adopted into institutional best practices.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Affiliations
- Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
- Australian Medical Association (AMA)
- International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)
- Australian Health Informatics Society (AHIS)
Certification
- CSC - Certified Senior Consultant
- CSA - Certified Senior Advisor
- Certified Internal Medicine Specialist, Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) – 2015 – Present
- Certified Clinical Pharmacologist, Australian Medical Council (AMC) – 2017 – Present
- Certified Medical Ethics & Law in Healthcare, University of Sydney – 2018
- Certified Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Applications, Australian Health Informatics Society (AHIS) – 2019
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) – 2020 – Present
Publications
- Jeptoo, M., et al. (2021). AI in Internal Medicine: Challenges in Differential Diagnosis. Lancet Digital Health.
- Jeptoo, M., & Wong, T. (2020). Ethical Deployment of AI in Pharmacology. BMJ Open.
- Jeptoo, M. (2018). Drug–Drug Interaction Prediction using AI Systems. Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.
- Jeptoo, M. (2016). Public Health AI Interventions in Epidemiology. Australian Medical Journal.
Training
- Clinical Trial Co-Investigator (Monash University, 2017–2019): Evaluated AI-assisted imaging diagnostics in oncology.
- Public Health Consultant (WHO Australia Office, 2018): Designed evidence-based interventions for antimicrobial resistance control.
- AI-Ethics Taskforce Member (Australian Medical Council, 2019–Present): Advising on AI fairness, bias, and safety in healthcare systems.
Awards
Australian Medical Research Excellence Award – 2019, Best Clinical AI Evaluation Paper – Lancet Digital Health, 2021, Dean’s Medal for Excellence in Clinical Medicine – University of Melbourne, 2010
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Consultant – Internal Medicine & Clinical AI Evaluator
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
01.2020 - 02.2022
Associate Professor – Clinical Pharmacology & Medical Ethics
University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine
10.2016 - 02.2020
Medical Officer – Internal Medicine & Emergency Care
The Alfred Hospital
02.2011 - 03.2016
Master of Medicine (MMed) - Internal Medicine
University of Sydney
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - undefined
University of Melbourne
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Clinical Pharmacology & AI in Medicine
Monash University
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