Jennifer Erdrich

Jennifer Erdrich, MD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She specializes in surgical oncology with a focus on melanoma, sarcoma, and breast cancers, while providing care to tribal populations in southern Arizona. Her research addresses healthcare disparities in Native American communities.

Education:

• MD: Harvard Medical School (2009)
• MPH: Harvard School of Public Health (2012)

Research focuses on:

• Cancer prevention and control
• Health equity for Indigenous populations
• Multidisciplinary approaches to expand surgical oncology resources for underserved communities

Awards highlight her dedication to humanitarian work and patient care:

• Samuel L. Kountz Humanitarian Award
• John Henry Smith Award

Certifications include American Board of Surgery (2017). Fellowship training included surgical oncology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and NCI-funded research at Harvard School of Public Health.