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Daytheon D Sturges is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington, where he also serves as Vice Chair for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI). His academic journey began with a BS in Biology from Louisiana Tech University, followed by a BS in Physician Assistant Studies from LSU Health in Shreveport, and a Ph.D. in Health Studies with a focus on community health promotion and health education from Texas Woman’s University. Sturges has completed a post-master’s certificate in health informatics. His research interests lie at the intersection of medicine and social justice, with a specific focus on the influence of John Henryism and Sojourner Syndrome on stress, coping, and health outcomes among Black Americans. Additionally, he examines burnout among underrepresented faculty in medicine, health promotion education, and the determinants of health in clinical decision-making. Sturges has been recognized with the PA Education Association’s Rising Star Award and the Diversity Award from the American Academy of Physician Associates. He is actively involved in academic medicine and community organizations, contributing to the PA Education Association Board of Directors and the University of Washington Faculty Senate.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Serving as Vice Chair for Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI) and Associate Program Director of Regional Affairs for the MEDEX Northwest PA Program.
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