Jennifer Edwards-Johnson, DO, MPH, is an Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and serves as Associate Dean for Community Academic Programs (ADCAP), where she oversees academic governance across the college’s eight campuses and supports the needs of the communities they serve. She also serves as Community Assistant Dean for the Flint campus, where she leads student training and expands community partnerships.

Dr. Edwards-Johnson is the creator and director of the course Caring for Underserved Patients, which equips first- and second-year medical students with foundational primary care skills. Her scholarship focuses on building a physician workforce aligned with community needs, integrating research into initiatives such as the Flint Community Webinar and local epidemiologic studies. In recognition of her excellence in medical education, she was named the 2024 STFM Teacher of the Year.

An active clinician at McLaren Family Medicine Clinic and core faculty in the residency program, Dr. Edwards-Johnson provides care to the Flint community. Her work intentionally bridges clinical practice and community needs, applying a public health lens to address local health trends and resource availability.