Judy C Washington MD Faafp
About Judy C Washington MD Faafp
Judy C. Washington, MD, FAAFP, is a physician and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Atlantic Medical Group in Morristown, New Jersey. With extensive experience in medical education and a commitment to diversity in healthcare, she has held various leadership roles and actively mentors underrepresented minority faculty.
Work at Atlantic Health System
Judy C Washington MD FAAFP has been a physician at Atlantic Health System since 2016. In addition to her role as a physician, she has served as the Associate Chief Medical Officer at Atlantic Medical Group since 2021. Her work at Atlantic Health System includes involvement in Graduate Medical Education, where she has contributed for eight years. Washington's positions within the organization reflect her commitment to patient care and medical education.
Education and Expertise
Judy C Washington holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Montevallo, which she completed from 1975 to 1979. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Meharry Medical College between 1979 and 1983. Washington completed her residency in Family Medicine at Mountainside Family Medicine Residency from 1987 to 1990. Additionally, she is a Certified Yoga Instructor, having studied at The American Yoga Academy.
Background
Washington's professional background includes various roles in medical education and administration. She served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at East Tennessee State University from 1996 to 2002. She has held positions such as Clerkship Director for Family Medicine at UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School from 2003 to 2006 and Assistant Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program at Mountainside Hospital from 2006 to 2010. Her involvement in these roles has shaped her approach to medical education and mentorship.
Achievements
Judy C Washington has been active in promoting diversity in the medical field, particularly focusing on increasing the number of underrepresented minority (URM) medical students and residents in academic family medicine. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine from 2020 to 2022. Washington also completed the Institute for Zen Leadership HEAL 1 and HEAL 2 training, emphasizing her commitment to leadership in healthcare.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Washington is dedicated to mentoring new URM faculty to enhance diversity within the physician workforce. She has worked to teach others how to thrive sustainably within complex health systems. Her community involvement extends to her previous role as a member of the Board of Directors for the Dorchester County Public Library from 1992 to 1994, demonstrating her commitment to service beyond the medical field.