Thea L. James
Thea L. James is an American emergency medicine physician, professor, and healthcare advocate. She is known for her work in addressing health disparities and social determinants of health.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Thea L. James was born and raised in the United States. She pursued her undergraduate education at Georgetown University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. She then attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, where she obtained her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
Career[edit | edit source]
Dr. James completed her residency in emergency medicine at Boston Medical Center (BMC). She joined the faculty at BMC and Boston University School of Medicine, where she has held various positions, including Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine.
Contributions to Medicine[edit | edit source]
Dr. James is a co-founder of the Violence Intervention Advocacy Program (VIAP) at Boston Medical Center. The program aims to help victims of violence recover and rebuild their lives by addressing the root causes of violence, such as poverty, lack of education, and unemployment.
She has also been involved in numerous initiatives to address health disparities and improve access to healthcare for underserved populations. Dr. James is a strong advocate for integrating social determinants of health into medical care to provide holistic treatment to patients.
Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]
Dr. James has received several awards for her contributions to medicine and public health, including the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leaders Award and the American College of Emergency Physicians' Award for Outstanding Contribution in Research.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Dr. James is married and has children. She continues to reside in Boston, where she remains active in her community and professional work.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Emergency medicine
- Health disparities
- Social determinants of health
- Boston Medical Center
- Violence Intervention Advocacy Program
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