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Dr. Kirk A. Johnson is an Assistant Professor of Justice Studies and Medical Humanities at Montclair State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a BA in Religious Studies from Seton Hall University, MDiv from Drew Theological School, and DMH from Drew University. His research focuses on bioethics, race and medicine, and health disparities, with notable works like Medical Stigmata and The Anti-Racism Resource Guide. He co-hosts the Bioethics in the Margins podcast and actively serves on the Atlantic Health Systems Bioethics Committee and the UCC Central Atlantic Conference leadership.
Johnson’s academic contributions span over 15 peer-reviewed articles and books addressing racial equity in healthcare, medical curriculum reform, and social determinants of health. His work bridges theology, ethics, and medicine to advocate for marginalized communities. Awards include a fellowship from the American Heart Association’s Multicultural Initiatives program and membership in the American Society of Bioethics and Humanities.
- Education:
- BA, Religious Studies, Seton Hall University
- MDiv, Drew Theological School
- DMH, Drew University
- Key Affiliations:
- Atlantic Health Systems Bioethics Committee
- UCC Central Atlantic Conference Board of Directors
- Summit Interfaith Council Anti-Racism Committee
- Teaching: Courses include Environmental Justice, Medical Humanities Capstone, and Religion and Race.
His research emphasizes abolitionist healthcare frameworks, equitable medical education, and community-driven solutions to health disparities. Recent work explores anti-racist pedagogy in medical textbooks and vaccine equity in communities of color.
