Jessica Elizabeth Isom MD Mph
About Jessica Elizabeth Isom MD Mph
Jessica Elizabeth Isom, MD, MPH, is a Clinical Instructor at Yale University and a Full-Time Psychiatrist at Codman Square Health Center and Boston Medical Center. She focuses on social justice, health equity, and racial equity consulting through her company, Vision for Equity LLC.
Current Role 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 in the field of psychiatry. Her work emphasizes the integration of public health principles into psychiatric practice, focusing on social justice and health equity. Isom's position allows her to influence the next generation of healthcare professionals by incorporating her expertise in public health and psychiatry.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Isom holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which she completed from 2010 to 2015. She also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health, focusing on Public Health Leadership & Prevention from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she studied Biology at Xavier University of Louisiana, obtaining a Bachelor of Science (BS) from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in both psychiatry and public health.
Professional Experience in Psychiatry
Jessica Isom has extensive experience in the field of psychiatry. She completed her residency in Psychiatry at Yale University from 2015 to 2019. Following her residency, she worked at Yale-New Haven Hospital for four years. Since 2019, she has held positions as a Full-Time Psychiatrist at Codman Square Health Center in Boston, MA, and as an Attending Psychiatrist at Boston Medical Center. Her clinical roles involve providing psychiatric care and addressing mental health needs within diverse communities.
Community Engagement and Advocacy
Jessica Isom is actively engaged in community advocacy, focusing on racial equity in medicine. She has partnered with community-based organizations to address issues of racial justice and conducts workshops aimed at increasing awareness of inter-group dynamics. Her leadership roles in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives emphasize pipeline programming and recruitment at the LME/GME level. Isom also owns Vision for Equity LLC, which specializes in racial equity consulting.
Presentations and Contributions
Jessica Isom has delivered presentations at local, state-wide, and national levels to raise awareness and drive structural changes in psychiatric practice. Her work aims to enhance understanding of mental health issues and promote equitable practices within the healthcare system. Through her presentations, she shares insights on social justice and health equity, contributing to the ongoing dialogue in the field of psychiatry.