Lillie Hudson

Lillie Hudson, MSPA, PA-C, MPH, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Southern California. She holds degrees from UCSB (BA African-American Studies), Western University (MSPA), and Charles R. Drew University (MPH in urban health disparities). Her work focuses on bridging clinical practice and public health, particularly addressing health inequities in Los Angeles through community-based interventions and stroke prevention programs. She has participated in international medical missions in Ghana and the Dominican Republic, emphasizing global health service.

Education:

• B.A. African-American Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara
• M.S. Physician Assistant Studies, Western University of Health Sciences
• M.P.H., Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

Research interests include urban health disparities, neurodiversity in medical education, and inclusive healthcare workforce development. Her publications highlight innovative approaches to chronic disease management and systemic barriers faced by marginalized communities in healthcare. She actively mentors students and advocates for diversity in medical training programs.

Publications emphasize translational research bridging clinical practice and population health, with a focus on stroke prevention in underserved populations and educational reforms promoting cognitive diversity. Her work demonstrates commitment to both local and global health equity through evidence-based interventions.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in stroke prevention research and community health initiatives. Engages in clinical trials like the SUCCEED project and coordinates urban health disparity interventions.