Jacqueline M. Mills

Dr. Jacqueline M. Mills is a Visiting Assistant Professor of General Education & Global Health at Soka University of America, serving as Health Professions Advisor since 2022. She holds an MD from Boston University, an MPP from Duke University, and a BA from Soka University of America.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Soka University of America
  • Certificate in Postbaccalaureate Premedical Studies, Tufts University
  • Master of Public Policy (MPP), Duke University
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD), Boston University School of Medicine

Her research focuses on global health challenges, including maternal and perinatal health in epidemic contexts, cervical cancer screening disparities, and the intersection of circadian rhythms with fertility. She actively promotes humanistic medical education, co-developing curricula like Soka Science to cultivate socially responsible clinicians. Her work extends to community health initiatives in Nepal and advocating for socially responsible surgical practices.

Recent publications address global health equity, clinical anatomy education, and the ethical dimensions of healthcare delivery. She mentors capstone projects exploring topics like surgical equity, cross-cultural healthcare, and the role of Soka Education in empowering marginalized communities.

• Awards: Global Citizenship Award from Colégio Soka do Brasil.

In institutional roles, she chairs the IRB committee and advises health professions students. Her teaching spans global health, clinical anatomy, and epidemiology, emphasizing interdisciplinary problem-solving and empathy-driven care.