Jeffrey K. Edwards

Jeffrey K. Edwards has a diverse work experience spanning various healthcare organizations and roles. Starting in 2010, they served as the Chief of Staff and Chief Quality Officer at Texas Health Resources, overseeing a 98-bed hospital and focusing on patient safety and quality improvement. In 2012, they worked as an Emergency Department and Primary Care Physician at Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics in Idaho.

In 2013, Edwards joined Médecins Sans Frontières Belgium, where they held multiple positions, including Medical Supervisor, Noncommunicable Diseases Medical Referent, and Noncommunicable Diseases Mobile Implementation Officer. Jeffrey K. was involved in various projects and research regarding non-communicable diseases, provided medical supervision, and supported electronic health record implementation.

In 2015, Edwards worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, focusing on international health. Jeffrey K. later pursued a Master's in Public Health at the same institution from 2011 to 2013.

From 2016 to the present, Edwards has been associated with Full Circle Health, serving as the Clinic Director, Faculty, and later as the Chief Medical Officer. Jeffrey K. joined the University of Washington - Department of Family Medicine in 2017 as a Clinical Associate Professor. Additionally, they worked as an Operational Research Consultant for the World Health Organization in 2019.

In 2020, Edwards reconnected with Médecins Sans Frontières Belgium as a Noncommunicable Diseases Referent, providing supervision and management for NCD programming and research in Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Lebanon, as well as assisting in pandemic response preparation.

Overall, Edwards' work experience showcases their expertise in healthcare administration, research, and global health.

Jeffrey K. Edwards has an extensive education history. Jeffrey K. started their academic journey at the University of Nevada, Reno, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Premedical Sciences from 1983 to 1987. Jeffrey K. later pursued their passion for medicine at the University of Washington - School of Medicine, where they obtained a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from 1987 to 1991. Following this, they completed a Family Medicine residency at the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho, specializing in Rural Family Medicine, from 1991 to 1994.

Jeffrey's education continued as they decided to focus on public health. Jeffrey K. enrolled in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, earning a Masters of Public Health degree in International Public Health/International Health from 2010 to 2013. Jeffrey K. further honed their expertise in this field with a fellowship in International Health at the same institution from 2015 to 2016.

In addition to their academic degrees, Jeffrey K. Edwards has obtained certifications to enhance their medical knowledge and skills. Jeffrey K. completed an Advance Trauma Life Support certification from the American College of Surgeons in April 2012, and an Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association in the same month and year.