Tonie McKenzie, MD
Education and training
Fellowship – Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program (ECRIP), The Institute for Family Health
Residency – Harlem Residency in Family Medicine
Medical school – Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Professional interests
Advocacy, policy development
A little about me
I am a native of Jamaica who grew up in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. I completed my medical studies at Stony Brook University School of Medicine and attended John Hopkins University for my undergraduate studies. Before medical school, I spent two years teaching high school students in the neighborhood where I grew up. I continued my passion for education throughout medical school and began to better understand advocacy and policy development. I will continue these pursuits throughout my medical career. My other passions include spending time with my family and dancing.
Professional Experience and Accomplishments
Dr. Tonie McKenzie is a dedicated family physician focused on patient care, research, and public health. Board certified in family medicine, she completed a fellowship with the Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program at the Institute for Family Health in New York, NY. She is completing a Master’s of Public Health at the CUNY School of Public Health.
Dr. McKenzie earned her BA in Biology from Johns Hopkins University and her medical degree from Stony Brook University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at the Institute for Family Health-Harlem Residency Program, receiving the Departmental Award for Outstanding Family Physician in 2022.
As Principal Investigator, she leads a study on self-collected cervical cancer screenings. Her dedication has earned her numerous accolades, including Woman of the Year by the Rosalia Arteaga Glocal Women Foundation in 2024 and induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society in 2019. She has also received the United States Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Award and the Leon Marienberg Award for excellence in Family Medicine.
Her career reflects her commitment to improving healthcare outcomes and serving her community. As she continues her public health studies, Dr. McKenzie is poised to further influence health policy and management, ensuring her contributions to healthcare will have a lasting impact.