Jessica Pierre Francois, MD

Jessica Pierre Francois, MD was most recently a Pediatric Resident in the Massachusetts General for Children Pediatric Residency Program in Boston, MA. Throughout her time there, she has been involved in leadership initiatives such as the Health Equity and Program Evaluation committees, which focus on antiracism, diversity, and inclusion efforts in the residency program. Dr. Pierre Francois has a well-developed passion and interest in community health; she understands the impact of community-wide initiatives in addressing health disparities. As an elected member of Gold Humanism Honor Society, Dr. Pierre Francois has been involved in initiatives like The Barbershop Health Network: “Doc n’ the Shop,” an initiative aimed at addressing health disparities in vulnerable populations in Worcester, MA through community-based outreach and health education at local barbershops and community centers. Dr. Pierre Francois aspires to be part of leadership that continues to foster the growth, innovation, and sustainability of community health center work throughout Massachusetts. She will be an inaugural fellow in the Boston Children's Fenwick Institute Fellowship in Pediatric Health Equity and Policy through a collaboration with the Commonwealth Fund Fellowship. Dr. Pierre Francois earned her medical degree from UMass Chan Medical School in 2020.