Brigit-Kelly Besong, DO

Dr. Brigit-Kelly Besong is a passionate and compassionate physician who brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and public health insight to her practice. A graduate of the University of Buea Medical School and the University of Southern Mississippi, Dr. Besong has developed a comprehensive approach to patient care informed by her background in both global medicine and public health. She is deeply committed to lifelong learning, meaningful collaboration with healthcare teams, and serving underserved communities with empathy and excellence.

Dr. Besong’s entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to wellness extend beyond the clinic. While in college, she started a workout group as a way to de-stress, and it quickly gained momentum, growing so popular that she turned it into a part-time job to help fund her education. This experience reflects her natural ability to build community, inspire others, and turn challenges into opportunities—qualities that continue to shape her approach to medicine and patient care.

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
University of Buea Faculty of Health Sciences
September 2009 – July 2016
Graduation: August 2016
Buea, Cameroon

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
University of Southern Mississippi
January 2020 – December 2021
Graduation: June 2022
Hattiesburg, MS, United States

• Association of Cameroon Physicians in America (ACPA)
• Cameroon Medical Council
• University of Buea Medical School Alumni Association
• University of Southern Mississippi Alumni Association

Basic Life Support (BLS)
November 2022 – November 2024

Emergency Preparedness Leadership Series
April 2020

Human Subjects Research (CITI Program)
September 2020 – September 2025

Public Health Intern
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
May 2021 – August 2021
Atlanta, GA

Teaching Assistant/Graduate Assistant
University of Southern Mississippi
August 2020 – June 2021
Hattiesburg, MS

Published Research
Jeffery A. K., Marlon W. E., Brigit-kelly B., Chidinma C., Robert L. “Nutritional Risk is associated with low back pain among older adults: results from the UAB study of aging.”
Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic
July 2021; Volume 4(1): 92-98
Published Article

• English (Proficient)
• French (Proficient)