Professional Role and Affiliation
Dr. Naznin Jamal, MD, FACP, FHM, occupies a senior clinical leadership position at Jefferson Hospital Association, Inc., specifically affiliated with Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She serves as the Medical Director of the Hospitalist Program and is an active physician team member of Jefferson Hospitalist Services. Additionally, she has held the position of Associate Medical Director at Hospice Home Care since September 2014, reflecting a sustained leadership role beyond inpatient hospital care.
Clinical Expertise and Responsibilities
Dr. Jamal is a Board-Certified Internist with over 15 years of clinical experience. Her expertise includes management and treatment of complex internal medicine conditions such as dementia, hypertension, and high blood pressure. In her role as Medical Director, she oversees the hospitalist team responsible for inpatient care coordination at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, ensuring delivery of comprehensive care to acutely hospitalized patients.
She has actively contributed to clinical program development and education initiatives, notably having started the Jefferson Regional lecture series during the COVID-19 pandemic to update local area physicians on evolving clinical knowledge, demonstrating initiative in continuing medical education and regional professional collaboration.
Education and Training
Dr. Jamal earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in Galveston, Texas. She completed her residency training in Internal Medicine, establishing foundational expertise that supports her current clinical and leadership functions.
Certifications and Professional Designations
- Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP)
- Fellow of the Hospital Medicine (FHM)
These designations affirm her recognized competence and commitment to the practice of hospital medicine and internal medicine at a high standard.
Involvement and Recognition
Dr. Jamal’s clinical leadership role has been publicly documented in multiple institutional and industry publications, including the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for Jefferson Regional and professional hospital medicine forums. Her leadership in patient-centered care is further evidenced by her quoted contributions advocating Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) during the 2024 hospitalist program discussions.
While direct publications or peer-reviewed articles authored by her are not identified in the available data, Dr. Jamal is noted for educational influence within her institution and is rated highly by patients in third-party physician ratings (5-star rating on US News Doctors with 7 ratings), indicating strong patient trust and satisfaction.
Organizational Context
Jefferson Hospital Association, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit healthcare provider, with Jefferson Regional Medical Center serving as a primary inpatient facility in the region offering advanced clinical services, including participation in clinical trials and advanced therapies. The hospitalist program under Dr. Jamal’s leadership plays a central role in inpatient care delivery and hospital operational efficiency.
Summary
Dr. Naznin Jamal is a highly experienced, board-certified internist and hospitalist leader at Jefferson Hospital Association, Inc. Her medical directorship of the hospitalist services and active engagement in clinical education during public health challenges highlight her role as a key clinical influencer within Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Her clinical expertise, combined with leadership roles both at the hospital and in hospice care, position her as a pivotal figure in inpatient care management and physician education in the Pine Bluff healthcare community.
