Jessica L. Jones, MD, MSPH is an Associate Professor with the Division of Public Health, serving as an instructor and advisor to graduate public health students. She actively advocates success for all, and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion at the University of Utah. As a board-certified academic family medicine physician practicing with the University of Utah Health Care Community Clinics, she has a broad background in patient care, teaching, and research. Currently, as an urgent care provider, she is on the front lines of clinical public health.
Dr. Jones completed medical school at the UCLA School of Medicine and residency training at the University of Utah. She also completed a faculty development fellowship with the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, which included completing a master’s in science in public health degree. This fellowship included a Master of Science in Public Health degree.
Outside of work, Dr. Jones loves being a wife and a mom. Her main outlet is Zumba (which she affectionately calls her "Zumba therapy"). She's a cat person, whose favorite color is purple. Her favorite local getaway is to Eden Utah, but her favorite vacation spot is Hawaii!