Jamile Ashmore

Jamile Ashmore has a diverse work experience in the field of psychology and healthcare. Jamile currently serves as the Medical Director, Division of Medical Psychology at The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano. Prior to this, they held positions at the American Psychological Association, including serving on the Healthcare Finance Advisory Group and the Advisory Steering Committee for Clinical Practice Guidelines. Jamile was also a Clinical Associate Professor at Southern Methodist University for over 15 years. Jamile has further experience as the Regional Director of Behavioral Health at Baylor Scott & White Health and as the Managing Partner at Village Wellness Center, LLC. Jamile has also held roles as Vice President at Cooper Aerobics Enterprises and as the Director of the Weight Management and Research Program at The Cooper Institute.

Jamile Ashmore began their education at Duke University Medical Center in 2002, where they completed a Ph.D. Internship in Health/Medical Psychology. Jamile then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Health/Medical Psychology at The Ohio State University, completing it in 2003. Prior to their higher education, Jamile attended Jesuit Dallas for their secondary education.

Before pursuing their Ph.D. and after completing their internship at Duke University Medical Center, Jamile earned a Bachelor of Arts - BA in Psychology from The Ohio State University. Jamile furthered their education by obtaining a Bachelor of Science - BS in Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Later on, they earned a Master's degree in Health/Medical Psychology from the University of the Pacific.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Jamile holds certifications as a Board Certified Specialist in Clinical Health Psychology from the AMERICAN BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY and as a Licensed Psychologist from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. The specific years in which these certifications were obtained are not provided.