Jaymie Claire Henry

Jaymie Claire Ang Henry, MD, MPH is a prominent figure in the field of Global Surgery and serves as the Global Surgery editor at JOMI (Journal of Medical Insight).1 Here are some key details about her background and accomplishments:

Professional Experience

• Current Role: Global Surgery editor at JOMI since November 20191
• Executive Producer and Director: "The Right to Heal," a Global Surgery film1
• Co-founder and Founding Executive Director: Global Alliance for Surgical, Obstetric, Trauma, and Anaesthesia Care (G4 Alliance)1
• Founder: International Collaboration for Essential Surgery (ICES)1

Education and Expertise

• Holds MD and MPH degrees
• Specializes in public health and diplomacy in Global Surgery
• Background with the World Health Organization's Patient Safety Programme and Global Initiative for Emergency and Essential Surgical Care1

Notable Achievements

• Pioneered advocacy for Essential Surgery and Neglected Surgical Conditions
• First to bring surgical issues to the UN Sustainable Development Goals conversation1
• Multi-award winning author, researcher, and thought leader
• Featured in Newsweek and Forbes as an Icon of Impact1

Academic Contributions

• Lecturer at UC Berkeley School of Public Health (Global Health Core Course)1
• Published numerous research papers on surgical capacity, trauma systems, and global surgery2

Current Position

As of October 2024, Dr. Henry is a Cardiothoracic Surgery fellow at Baylor College of Medicine.3

Jaymie Claire Ang Henry has made significant contributions to the field of Global Surgery, focusing on improving access to essential surgical care in low and middle-income countries. Her work spans research, advocacy, and education, making her a respected figure in the global health community.