Hart L. Edmonson, MD

Dr. Hart Edmonson is a current PGY-1 at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University and a graduate of the University of Washington School of Medicine. Before entering medical school, Dr. Edmonson served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Denny Heck in the United States House of Representatives, where he specialized in healthcare policy and the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. This background has given him a deep understanding of how policy and healthcare intersect.

Dr. Edmonson's journey into medicine was driven by a passion for public service and a commitment to advocating for equitable healthcare policies. As a medical student, he focused on pharmacy label translation for patients with limited English proficiency, using his research to influence legislative advocacy. Dr. Edmonson collaborated with other medical students to advocate for state law to better support non-English speaking patients. Dr. Edmonson's contributions to the field have already been recognized with the SAEM Medical Student Excellence Award during his time as a medical student.