Current Research and Scholarly Interests
Dr. Evaleen Jones is an expert in Global Health Medical Education, specifically as it impacts the values and attributes described in the Charter on Professionalism: Primacy of Patient Welfare, Patient Autonomy, and Social Justice. She is committed to 'bringing humanity back to medical education' . Dr. Jones is particularly interested in educational activities that improve and expand the skills, knowledge and attitudes for medical students training 'outside their comfort zone' via Global health electives in developing countries (patient communication and trust, ethical decision-making, and emotional intelligence). The Dr. Jones is also actively engaged in Mind Body Medicine activities that promote the emotional well-being, a balanced lifestyle, and practical self care skills for patient and colleagues. She is Board Certified in Addiction Medicine (American Society of Addiction Medicine-ASAM). She is a Certified Instructor through the Center for Mind Body Medicine (www.cmbm.org). Dr. Jones is pursuing Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care, expected completion in November 2012.