Jennifer K. Walter

Jennifer K. Walter is an Associate Professor at the Perelman School of Medicine, holding dual appointments in Pediatrics and Medical Ethics and Health Policy. She serves as an Attending Physician in the Division of General Pediatrics at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, focusing on clinical practice and bioethics research.

• Education:
  • MD and PhD in Philosophy (Ethics) from Georgetown University
  • MS in Health & Health Services Research from University of Michigan
  • BA in Philosophy from Loyola University Chicago

Dr. Walter's research explores the intersection of clinical practice and bioethics, particularly:

• Ethical boundaries in physician-patient interactions
• Communication between healthcare teams and families of children with chronic/terminal illnesses
• Empirical analysis of vulnerable populations in clinical research
• Compensation ethics for research participants
• Social justice in healthcare policy

Her publications (2015-2024) span pediatrics, oncology, bioethics, and health services research, with recurring themes in:

• Family-centered care
• Research ethics
• Patient decision-making
• Health equity

Scientific Awards:

• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar (2010-2012)

Grants:

• National Institutes of Health (NIH) Extramural Research Support