Deputy Director
Dr. Jacob P. White
Dr. White received his early education in Sumter, South Carolina. In pursuit of his dream to become a physician, Dr. White attended The University of South Carolina majoring in Biology. After graduating from South Carolina College, the honors college at the University of South Carolina, Dr. White entered The Medical University of South Carolina. In recognition of the connection between mind and body, he pursued training in Psychiatry and Internal Medicine. Although clinical medicine provides great interest, public health is the chosen service are of Dr. White, especially around the area of HIV/AIDS. Currently, Dr. White serves as Deputy Director/Intervention specialist for the South Carolina HIV/AIDS Council. Each day he hopes to touch and assist in the empowerment of lives to help better decisions around sexual health to be made.
Education:
- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Medical Degree, May 1992 - University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Science, Biology, May 1987 Cum Laude
Professional Experience:
- Deputy Director
December 2004 – Present, 40 hours per week
South Carolina HIV/AIDS Council (SCHAC) - Intervention Specialist
December 2002 – Present, 20 hours per week
South Carolina HIV/AIDS Council (SCHAC)
Between Brothers Project, Columbia, South Carolina
Publications:
- “Ethnic Disparity in Health Care – Where Are We Now?” Journal of The South Carolina Medical Association, March 2000.
- “Psychiatric Dimensions of HIV Disease”, Wyeth – Ayerst Resident Reporter Program, American Psychiatric Association, May, 1996.
Volunteer Experience:
- AHEC Minority Student Enrichment and Mentoring Program
Crisis Counselor for Crisis Hotline - National Anxiety Screening Day Counselor
National Depression Screening Day Counselor - St. Mark UMC Health Fair, Organized Prostate/Colorectal Cancer Screening for Men’s Health Section
- St. Mark UMC Health Fair, Organized and Speaker for Women’s Breast Health and Women’s Mental Health Issues
Extracurricular Activities:
- Troop Leader for Boy Scout Troop 633, St. Mark UMC, Taylors, SC
Professional Memberships:
- SC Medical Association, AMA, NMA