Alex McDonald, MD, CAQSM, FAAFP

Biography

Assistant Professor

Clinical Science

Dr. Alex McDonald is a Southern California Permanente Medical Group physician specializing in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. Dr. McDonald is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Sports Medicine, and other professional organizations.

Education and Training

Degrees: BA, Connecticut College
MD, University of Vermont School of Medicine

Postdoctoral training: Intern, Duke University
Resident, Family Medicine; third-year Clinic Director, Kaiser Permanente Fontana
Fellow, Sports Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Fontana

Professional Positions

Member, Resident Digital Native Advisory Team: Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine; 2015-present

Member, Legislative Affairs Committee: California Academy of Family Physicians; 2015-present

Member, Commission on Education, Subcommittees on Graduate Curriculum, National Conference Planning & Student and Resident Issues: American Academy of Family Physicians; 2015-2017

Member, Building Design Team: Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine; 2016

Physician, Family Medicine and Sports Medicine: Southern California Permanente Medical Group; 2017-present

Head Team Physician: California State University, San Bernardino; 2017-present

Chair, Imaging Appropriateness Committee: Kaiser Permanente San Bernardino; 2017-present

Member, LCME Executive Self-Study Task Force: Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine; 2017-2018

Member, Commission on Membership and Membership Services: American Academy of Family Physicians; 2018-present

Member, Board of Directors and Executive Committee: California Academy of Family Physicians; 2018-present

Honors and Awards

Intern of the Year: Kaiser Permanente Family Medicine Residency, Fontana, CA; 2014

Resident of the Year: Kaiser Permanente Family Medicine Residency, Fontana, CA; 2015

Resident of the Year: California Academy of Family Physicians; 2016

Outstanding Educator Award: Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine; 2024

Community Engagement

Professional Endurance Coach and Business Partner: Fast Forward Triathlon/Personal Best Multisport; 2007-2012

Volunteer Physician: California Care Force; 2013-2014

Volunteer Physician: Ironman World Championship; 2013-present

Volunteer Physician: Upland High School; 2013-present

Scholarly Activities

Presentations

“AAFP EveryOne Project – Addressing Social Determinants of Health.” AltaMed All Provider Meeting, Santa Ana, CA, September 2018
“Exercise Is Medicine – Practical Tips to Prescribe Exercise.” California Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA, April 2019
“Over Trained and Time to See the Doctor.” Indiscipline research and approach to athletic over training syndrome. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, May 2019
“Social Determinants of Health and Health Policy.” Emanate Health Family Medicine Residency, West Covina, CA, June 2019
“Covid-19 and Lifestyle – Personal and Professional tools for combating Covid-19.” California Academy of Family Physicians Virtual Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 2020