Harvard College, B.S.
Harvard University, M.D.
Dr. Rippe has served as Senior Medical Advisor for corporate fitness
programs for a variety of companies and Chairman of the Board
for a curriculum-based program linking healthy fitness for children
in all schools. Dr. Rippe has been featured on national television
and contributed articles for many major newspapers and monthly
magazines. He has been named Fitness Educator of the Year and
received a Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Dance
Exercise Association (IDEA) and also named one of the 10 national
"Healthy American Fitness Leaders" by the United
States Jaycees and the President's Council on Physical Fitness.
A lifelong athlete, Dr. Rippe maintains his personal
fitness with a regular walk, jog, and weight training program.
He holds a black belt in karate and is an avid wind surfer, skier
and tennis player.
Dr. Rippe is currently the Director of the Center for Clinical
and Lifestyle Research and Associate Professor of Medicine (Cardiology)
at Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Rippe is regarded
as one of the leading authorities on health and fitness and healthy
weight loss in the United States. He has written over 100 publications
on issues in medicine, health, fitness, and weight management,
and 14 books including seven medical text books and seven books on
health and fitness for the general public.
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