Dr. Hudgins graduated with distinction from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in 1975. She went on to receive her Master of Science in Education with a specialty in Deaf Education from the University of Kansas in 1977. In 1991 she enrolled in the University of Kansas Medical School and received her Doctor of Medicine degree in 1995. Her internship and residency were completed at the University of Kansas Medical School from 1995-1998. She is board certified in Internal Medicine since 1998.

Dr. Hudgins is a member of:

• American Medical Association
• Kansas Medical Society
• American College of Physicians

Dr. Hudgins is on staff at Research Medical Center.

Prior to her medical training, Dr. Hudgins spent 14 years as a teacher of hearing impaired children with the Shawnee Mission School District.

Dr. Hudgins enjoys spending time with her family, reading and traveling.