NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Director of Medical Education, Finance & Operations
Ms. Johnson serves as the director of Medical Education, Finance and Operations. Ms. Johnson has worked in finance and accounting for over 15 years, with the last seven years specifically in healthcare. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting and earned her CPA in 2009. Ms. Johnson is from a military family and has lived all over the United States and abroad. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and animals and boating on Lake Lanier.
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant
- Executive Assistant for the Office of Graduate Medical Education
Ms. Rogers is the executive assistant for the Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME). Ms. Rogers assists Dr. Delzell and Ms. Brown in administrative duties to support the office.
Job Titles:
- Professor in Medical Education Vice President for Medical Education, Office of Medical Education, Designated Institutional Official
Job Titles:
- GME Institutional Coordinator
Job Titles:
- Program Director Director of Diversity & Inclusion for GME
Job Titles:
- Director of GME Research & Scholarly Activity
- Director of Graduate Medical Education
Dr. Louise Jones is the director of Graduate Medical Education (GME) Research and Scholarly Activity at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Since 2020, she has been instrumental in developing a robust GME research program leading more than 150 projects, and along with her team, supporting over 100 publications each year. The GME research and scholarly activity program is designed to facilitate a culture of curiosity - supporting faculty, fellows, and residents at every step of the research process.
From Edinburgh in Scotland, her roots show through as she describes herself as a "constructive disruptor" with a drive to change research from inaccessible to accessible, and from biased to inclusive.
Dr. Jones views research as an opportunity to assess both novel treatments and devices, but also, pragmatically, for physicians to examine how best to provide medical care with the best outcomes, in the best ways, at the right time, and within a reasonable cost-frame. In other words, the best way to put together all the evidence-based knowledge we are gaining from clinical trials for the good of patients, communities, and physician trainees.
Dr. Jones began her career as a UK trained physiotherapist and specialized as a pediatric physiotherapist within the NHS Westminster hospital system in London, focused primarily on children with neurological disorders.
Dr. Jones holds a doctorate in medical education and a master's degree in educational leadership from Mercer University.
Job Titles:
- Director, Educational Support & Well - Being
Job Titles:
- Transitional Year Director
Dr. Umana joined Northeast Georgia Medical Center as a provider in 2009 and has been very blessed to part of an amazing organization. NGMC exemplifies a passion for excellence, provides compassionate healthcare to the patients who are served, and fosters a team approach to serving patients in the community. Dr. Umana has had the opportunity to experience that directly with administration, colleagues, and staff as we work together for the well-being of patients in the community. This health system offers an excellent opportunity for residents to train and become well rounded physicians.
Job Titles:
- Core Faculty Vascular Surgery
Job Titles:
- GME & NGMC Director of Clinical Skills and Simulation
Meet Graduate Medical Education (GME) and Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Director of Clinical Skills and Simulation, Jim Rinehart. Jim's impressive work history first began with serving in the United States Marine Corps. After completing his term, Jim received his Paramedic Certificate from Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Before then, Jim received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. He then went on to pursue a variety of professional roles, such as becoming a field training officer, operations manager, educator, and regional EMS manager - which has provided him with extensive experience in disaster preparedness.
Not only does Jim bring more than 15 years of simulation experience to this role; but he was also one of the first people in the nation to become a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. Jim's passion for simulation-based learning has included in-depth research to better understanding how best to use simulation-based learning using sound educational principles and evolving a new paradigm in simulation-based learning to a learner-focused holistic approach to simulation innovation.
Job Titles:
- Director of Faculty Development & Educational Outcomes
- Director of Faculty Development & Educational Outcomes / Education & Certifications
- Director of Faculty Development and Educational Outcomes for the Graduate Medical Education
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.
Job Titles:
- MSPH, MBA, FAAFP Designated Institutional Official
Dr. Delzell is married to Dr. Heidi Chumley. She is a nationally recognized academic family physician who works in medical school leadership. Dr. Delzell is an avid runner. He ran his first marathon in 2018 and finished the Chicago Marathon in 2022. The couple has five children: one who lives in Texas with his wife and two daughters; one in Atlanta; one in Missouri; one in college in Gainesville; and one at Gainesville High School. The family also includes a Bulldog, a Bengal cat, and a turtle.
Job Titles:
- Associate Program Director Trauma & Surgical Critical Care
Job Titles:
- Program Director Breast Surgery
Job Titles:
- GME Outcomes Coordinator
- GME Outcomes Coordinator / Education & Certifications
Samantha completed her Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Services and Informatics Administration from the University of North Georgia. She is currently attending Mercer University for her Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Administration. Samantha will serve as the Educational Outcomes Coordinator for GME. Samantha will be working with us in the GME office on our quest to utilize GME data to optimize outcomes for all residency and fellowship programs.