Sheba George

Sheba George, PhD is a renowned Professor in the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. She also serves as Adjunct Professor at UCLA's Fielding School of Public Health and holds leadership roles in the College of Medicine, including Course Director for Medicine & Society and Chair of the Pre-Clerkship Phase Sub-Committee.

• Education: BA in Sociology (Pomona College), MA and PhD in Sociology (UC Berkeley), Postdoctoral Fellowship in AIDS Research (UCLA)

Dr. George's research focuses on health inequities among minority populations, emphasizing sociotechnical factors in health IT, cultural frameworks, and community-engaged methods. She pioneers the integration of community health workers (CHWs) into clinical teams and examines their impact on healthcare access.

Her scholarly work includes NIH grants and a landmark Cultural Framework for Health report. She directs the CDU Health Careers Opportunity Program ($3.2M federal funding) and the Community Health Worker Academy, collaborating with institutions like Providence Health and Cedars Sinai.

Notably, she contributes to journals such as the Preventing Chronic Disease Journal and the Journal of Patient Experiences. Her publications span topics including telemedicine, HIV stigma, and sociological dimensions of healthcare.