Josephine Fowler, MD, MSc, MBA, FAAFP
Professor of Family and Community Health, University of Massachusetts
Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, UMass Memorial Medical Center
Dr. Fowler is a professor in the Department of Family Medicine at UMass Memorial Medical Center and UMass Chan Medical School. A key member of the UMass Memorial Health Equity Team, Dr. Fowler earned The Joint Commission’s Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity in 2022 for her role on the Well Child Task Force.
Dr. Fowler is an advocate for underserved populations. She serves on the Minority Affairs Section (MAS) of the American Medical Society and represents the MAS on the AMA Governing Council as an At-Large Representative. She is also a member of the AMA’s advocacy committee and sits on the Massachusetts Medical Society’s Committee on Maternal and Perinatal Welfare.
"It is an honor to have this opportunity to serve on the Medical Group Board of Trustees," she says. "As a physician, I have a genuine passion for healthcare. Serving allows me to be involved in shaping initiatives and decisions that will improve the health and well-being of both the patients and the healthcare team. I look forward to being on the team that continues to make great impact on patient care, community health in diverse populations and educating the next generation of caregivers."
