Dr. Jodi-Ann S. Edwards Fellowship Match Announcement
Sep 2, 2025
The Department of Surgery proudly congratulates Chief Resident Dr. Jodi-Ann S. Edwards on her successful match into the Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at Johns Hopkins
University in Baltimore, Maryland.
Born in Manchester, Jamaica, and raised in South Florida, Dr. Edwards pursued medicine while being a young mother, guided by her faith and her family鈥檚 unwavering work ethic. She completed both her undergraduate and medical education at鈥疐lorida Atlantic University鈥檚 Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine鈥痓efore joining 鈥乒悠� Downstate鈥痑s a categorical General Surgery resident in 2017.
Dr. Edwards has distinguished herself as a clinician, researcher, and mentor. Her four years of dedicated research span both basic science fellowship鈥攅xamining the molecular biology of acute pancreatitis鈥攁nd clinical fellowship focused on surgical outcomes, quality of care, and healthcare disparities. She has published in鈥疛AMA Surgery鈥痑nd earned numerous honors, including election to鈥疉lpha Omega Alpha, the鈥�2021 NMF Clinical Trials Research Emerging Investigator distinction, and the鈥�2022 FAU Distinguished Alumni Award.
Beyond her academic and clinical achievements, Dr. Edwards has made a profound impact through mentorship and service. She directs the Downstate鈥疭EEDS program, advancing diversity in surgery, and volunteers locally and internationally to support various causes. Her leadership has been recognized with the鈥乒悠� Downstate Outstanding Service Award鈥痑nd the鈥疍epartment of Surgery Outstanding (Chairman鈥檚) Citizenship Award.
At鈥疛ohns Hopkins, Dr. Edwards will deepen her expertise in breast surgical oncology through advanced training, innovative research, and leadership development.鈥疶his training will enhance Dr. Edwards' ability to manage complex cases and ensure personalized, patient-centered care.
Dr. Edwards aspires to a career defined by mentorship, equity, and compassionate care鈥攙alues that continue to inspire and elevate the Department of Surgery.