Janeane Walker, Ph.D. is the director of Faculty Development and Educational Outcomes for the Graduate Medical Education (GME) program at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) and the director of Continuing Medical Education (CME) for Northeast Georgia Health System.
In her role as the director of Faculty Development, Dr. Walker spearheads the development of educational programs designed to cultivate and sustain a culture of teaching excellence among faculty. She is committed to advancing new initiatives in teaching and learning, aiming to enhance the overall educational experience within the GME program for faculty. Dr. Walker is dedicated to tracking and analyzing educational outcomes data across the GME programs, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with educational objectives.
As the director of the CME department, Dr. Walker adheres to the standards set forth by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Her efforts are geared towards facilitating lifelong learning among physicians, ensuring that their practices continually reflect the highest standards of medical care for their patients.
Dr. Walker’s influence extends beyond her administrative roles, as she has spoken nationally on various subjects, including diversity, equity and inclusion; family presence during resuscitation; congenital heart disease; and traumatic brain injury. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion is further evidenced by her work as a project coach for a grant collaboration program focusing on diversity, health care equity and inclusion in internal medicine training.
Grounded in her research interests, which revolve around health equity, patient safety, and the patient care experience, Dr. Walker currently serves as an instructor for Error Prevention Training, a patient-safety course aimed at furthering medical professionals’ expertise in providing safe and effective care.
Dr. Walker has a doctorate of philosophy with a specialization in leadership as well as a master’s degree in education.
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Walker brings her enthusiasm and expertise to the NGMC GME team, expressing her excitement about collaborating with residents, faculty, and staff to further elevate the standards of medical education and patient care at NGMC.