Jessica Ray Filon

Jessica Ray Filon, MD serves as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine and Director of Rural Health for the South Campus Family Medicine Residency program. Affiliated with Banner Health, she provides clinical care and residency training with specialized focus on rural communities and Spanish-speaking populations.

Her professional work centers on rural health system development, community-based primary care models, and culturally competent medicine for underserved populations. As Director of Rural Health, she designs clinical rotations and training programs addressing physician shortages in remote areas, with particular emphasis on leveraging bilingual capabilities to serve Hispanic communities. Her leadership integrates clinical practice with medical education to improve healthcare access in geographically isolated regions.

Dr. Filon mentors family medicine residents through rural clinical rotations and community health initiatives within the residency program. Her administrative role involves developing partnerships with rural healthcare facilities and shaping curriculum for rural practice preparation. While specific research grants aren't detailed, her position indicates active program development for rural health infrastructure and workforce pipeline initiatives.