Dr. Rachel Thompson began her role as Chief Medical Officer at Core in early 2024, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in the medical field. She has a proven track record of developing effective teams and innovative programs. During her early career at the University of Nebraska, she established a surgical co-management service and pioneered geographic rounding practices.

Before joining Core, Dr. Thompson served as Chief Medical Officer at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital near Seattle and as Executive Medical Director of the acute care services division at Swedish Health Services. In these roles, she successfully led multiple service lines across five hospitals.

Dr. Thompson earned her Medical Degree (MD) and Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Washington. Demonstrating her leadership in the medical community, she served as President of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) until March 2023. Dr. Thompson’s extensive experience and exemplary leadership abilities uniquely position her to enhance Core’s current operations while strategically shaping its future trajectory.