Verified Medical Expert
Alexus Jackson, MD
OB/GYN Resident Physician
Women's HealthMaternal HealthReproductive HealthPublic Health ResearchHealthcare EquityWomen's Health AdvocacyMaternal Health Policy
About Alexus Jackson, MD
Dr. Alexus Jackson is an OB/GYN Resident Physician committed to advancing women's health and improving equitable access to care. Her work focuses on addressing healthcare disparities, maternal health, reproductive health, public health research, and advocacy for underserved communities. She has also held leadership roles within medical education and women's health initiatives.
Professional Experience
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital | OB/GYN Resident Physician | Mar 2025
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health | Graduate Student Researcher | Dec 2022
- Howard University | Women's Health Intern | Aug 2024 – Oct 2024
- DC Department of Health | District of Columbia Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) Intern | Apr 2023 – Jul 2023
- Mamatoto Village | Justice Policy Fellow | Mar 2022 – Jul 2023
Education
- Howard University | Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Jul 2021 – May 2025
- Georgia State University | Bachelor's Degree, Neuroscience | 2016 – 2019
Publications & Speaking
Presented "Deserted in the District? Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 and Maternity Care in Washington D.C." at the annual Ortho Women’s Group Research Symposium in Washington, D.C.
Highlights
- OB/GYN Resident Physician at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
- Graduate Student Researcher at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Conducted maternal health research focused on maternity ward closures in underserved communities
- Presented maternal health research at the Ortho Women’s Group Research Symposium
- Contributed to women's health initiatives aimed at improving maternal care access
- Supported maternal mortality research through the District of Columbia Maternal Mortality Review Committee
- Led community initiatives promoting Black Maternal Health Week
- Advocated for equitable maternal healthcare in underserved communities
Awards & Recognition
- President's List Spring 2018 – Georgia State University
- President's List Spring 2018 (Issued Dec 2017) – Georgia State University
