Jessica Elizabeth Isom
About Jessica Elizabeth Isom
Jessica Elizabeth Isom is a Clinical Instructor at Yale University and an Attending Psychiatrist at Boston Medical Center, focusing on racial justice in medicine and improving access to care for BIPOC patients. She has a background in public health and has delivered presentations on addressing racism in clinical settings.
Work at Yale University
Jessica Elizabeth Isom serves as a Clinical Instructor at Yale University since 2020. In this role, she contributes to the education and training of medical students and residents, emphasizing the importance of social justice and health equity in medicine. Her work includes conducting workshops aimed at increasing awareness of inter-group dynamics within the workplace. Isom's involvement in graduate medical education reflects her commitment to addressing issues of racial disparities in healthcare.
Current Positions at Boston Medical Center
Since 2019, Jessica Elizabeth Isom has held the position of Attending Psychiatrist at Boston Medical Center (BMC). In this capacity, she provides psychiatric care and engages in clinical education. Additionally, she works as a Full-Time Psychiatrist at Codman Square Health Center, also starting in 2019. Her roles at these institutions focus on improving access to high-quality care for BIPOC patients, particularly within the Black community.
Educational Background
Jessica Elizabeth Isom earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completing her studies from 2010 to 2015. She also holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health, where she studied Public Health Leadership & Prevention from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from Xavier University of Louisiana, where she studied from 2006 to 2010.
Previous Experience in Psychiatry
Prior to her current roles, Jessica Elizabeth Isom completed her residency in Psychiatry at Yale-New Haven Hospital from 2015 to 2019. She also worked as a Public Health Student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in the Office of Special Programs from 2013 to 2014. These experiences have shaped her focus on addressing racial disparities in clinical settings.
Community Engagement and Advocacy
Jessica Elizabeth Isom has partnered with community-based organizations to discuss racial justice in medicine. She has delivered presentations at various levels on topics such as addressing racism in clinical settings and racial blindspots in psychotherapy. Her leadership roles in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives focus on pipeline programming and recruitment at the LME/GME level, further demonstrating her commitment to social justice in healthcare.