Jamila Hokanson
MBA, MS, MD
Instructor
Biography
Research & Publications
News
Appointments
Biography
Dr. Hokanson attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and completed psychiatry residency at Yale University Department of Psychiatry where she was a Program-wide Chief Psychiatry Resident and Chief Resident of the Clinical Neuroscience Research Unit. She has a background in medicine, business management, and quality improvement. She has led global and community organizational change initiatives, including local and national non-profit startups aimed at addressing education and health disparities. Her clinical interests include working with adolescents and young adults healing from trauma, supporting research in psychedelic assisted psychotherapy with a particular focus on people of color and young adults, and leveraging integrative psychiatry treatment modalities. She was a 2021 fellow of the integrative psychiatry institute. She currently is a trainee for MAPS-sponsored MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of PTSD, and a Yale research study psychiatrist for Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of OCD and Depression.
Education & Training
- ResidentYale University (2022)
- MDUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Department of Medicine (2018)
- MSUniversity of Texas at Dallas, Healthcare Management (2014)
- MBABrigham Young University, Business Management (2005)
- BSCornell University, Department of Engineering (1999)
Activities
- Anti-racism Task Force, Faculty Development Committee UpdateNew Haven, CT, United States 2022Anti-racism Task Force, Faculty Development Committee Update
- The Impact of Moving from an Open Bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to Private Rooms on Parent-staff CommunicationSan Francisco, CA, United States 2017The Impact of Moving from an Open Bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to Private Rooms on Parent-staff Communication
- STRIVE: Personal and Professional Development for Careers in PsychiatryDallas, TX, United States 2017STRIVE: Personal and Professional Development for Careers in Psychiatry
- Oral Presentation – Developing a Coordinated Approach to Community Health Training in Medical SchoolMontreal, QC, Canada 2017Oral Presentation – Developing a Coordinated Approach to Community Health Training in Medical School
- Decreasing Patient Visit Durations at a Student-Run Free Clinic through a Clinic Flow InterventionAnaheim, CA, United States 2016Decreasing Patient Visit Durations at a Student-Run Free Clinic through a Clinic Flow Intervention
- Improving Parent-Staff Communication in the Parkland NICUDallas, TX, United States 2016Improving Parent-Staff Communication in the Parkland NICU
- Community Based Participatory Research: Assessing the Healthcare Needs of Southeast Dallas FamiliesMinneapolis, MN, United States 2016Community Based Participatory Research: Assessing the Healthcare Needs of Southeast Dallas Families
- Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Health and Fitness Curriculum in Preventing Childhood Obesity for K-3rd Grade StudentsDallas, TX, United States 2016Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Health and Fitness Curriculum in Preventing Childhood Obesity for K-3rd Grade Students
- Quality Assurance of the In-house Urine Dipstick Compared to the Laboratory Urine CultureFort Worth, TX, United States; Atlanta, GA, United States 2015Quality Assurance of the In-house Urine Dipstick Compared to the Laboratory Urine Culture
- Improving Parent-Staff Communication in the Parkland NICUOrlando, FL, United States; Dallas, TX, United States 2015Improving Parent-Staff Communication in the Parkland NICU
- Improving Parent-Staff Communication in the Parkland NICUDallas, TX, United States 2015Improving Parent-Staff Communication in the Parkland NICU
- Community Based Participatory Research: Assessing the Healthcare Needs of Southeast Dallas FamiliesDallas, TX, United States 2015Community Based Participatory Research: Assessing the Healthcare Needs of Southeast Dallas Families
- Community Based Participatory Research: Assessing the Healthcare Needs of Southeast Dallas FamiliesCancún, Q.R., Mexico 2015Community Based Participatory Research: Assessing the Healthcare Needs of Southeast Dallas Families
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Scholarship | University of Texas at Southwestern | 2018 |
| Texas Academy of Family Physician Foundation | 2015 | |
| Albert Schweitzer Fellowship | 2015 | |
| Community Health Fellowship Award | University of Texas at Southwestern | 2015 |
| John Peters Smith Annual Research Forum Award Recipient | 2015 | |
| Medical Student Alumni Scholarship | University of Texas at Southwestern | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Chief Marketing Officer Award | Frito-Lay | 2012 |
| Global Harvey Russell Diversity & Inclusion Chairman’s Award | PepsiCo | 2009 |
| National Sales Finance Finest Award | Frito-Lay | 2008 |
| Hawes Scholar | Brigham Young University | 2005 |
| National Black MBA Scholar | National Black MBA Association | 2004 |
| Ford Extended Reach Scholar | Brigham Young University | 2003, 2004 |
| Senior Recognition Award | Cornell University | 1999 |
| Samuel Huntington National Public Service Award, Cornell (1999) | 1999 | |
| Howard W. Swearer National Humanitarian Award | 1998 | |
| Quill & Dagger Honor Society | Cornell University | 1998 |
| Pre-Collegiate Initiative Award (National) | National Society of Black Engineers | 1997 |
| Pre-Collegiate Initiative Award (Regional) | National Society of Black Engineers | 1997 |
| Robinson-Apel Humanitarian Award | Cornell University | 1997 |
| Cornell Tradition Scholar | 1996, 1997 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Yale New Haven Hospital, Grievance Panel | Conducted grievance review | 2022 |
| Connecticut Mental Health Center, Faculty Selection Committee | Served on faculty selection committee | 2022 |
| Yale University, Department of Psychiatry, Anti-racism Taskforce | Served as a member of the Faculty Development subcommittee. Collaborated with other faculty, staff, and post-doctoral students to create a more equitable process for faculty advancement. | 2021 - 2022 |
| Yale University, Department of Psychiatry, Process Group Leader | Led monthly group processing sessions for second year psychiatry residents | 2020 - 2021 |
| Yale University, Department of Psychiatry, Interview Tutor | Mentored medical students on their psychiatry clerkship | 2020 |
| Yale University, Psychiatry Resident Association | Organized social activities to improve networking and cohort integration | 2019 - 2021 |
| University of Texas at Southwestern Colleges Program | Partnered with faculty member to lead 1.5-hour weekly training sessions for second year medical students to learn clinical skills, professionalism, and ethics | 2017 - 2018 |
| University of Texas at Southwestern Liaison Committee on Medical Education | Served on committee as one of two student representatives to audit medical education requirements for continued accreditation | 2017 |
| University of Texas at Southwestern Healthcare Law Class | Created syllabus, gained organizational alignment, and identified speakers for a medical student elective course offered yearly with 15-20 students in attendance | 2016 - 2017 |
| University of Texas at Southwestern Medical School Community Health Integration Project | Established charter, gained organizational alignment, and formed project team to create an integrated and coordinated approach to the medical school's community health training. | 2016 - 2017 |
| Board of Directors, National Society of Student-Run Free Clinics | Led the 501(c)3 application process, created by-laws, and organized the Board of Directors | 2015 - 2020 |
| The Monday Clinic | Managed the operations of a medical student-run free clinic | 2014 - 2016 |
| PepsiCo Conn3ct Young Professional Organization | Led the creation and execution of a global PepsiCo young professional organization. Oversaw financial budget, program development, and membership growth to 1,000+ (Global Award) | 2006 - 2014 |
| Board of Directors, Girl Scout USA Pocono Council | Monitored and strengthened programs and services to build courage, confidence, and character of young girls. Ensured adequate financial resources to administer program in the Pocono, PA area | 2000 - 2001 |
| Dynamic Achievement/EYES | Designed and developed non-profit business plan for innovative math and science teaching service program. Oversaw fundraising efforts, volunteer recruitment, marketing and communication activities, strategic planning, and program development (3 National Awards) | 1996 - 2008 |