Candace Walkley

Dr. Candace Walkley serves as an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in the Department of Primary Care and Clinical Medicine at Sam Houston State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her academic journey includes a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Texas at Arlington, a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Sam Houston State University.

• Internal Medicine Clerkship Director
• Infectious Diseases Fellowship Curriculum Coordinator
• Director of Curriculum at SHSU-COM
• Former Associate Director of Education at private medical publishing company

Dr. Walkley specializes in general internal medicine and clinical infectious diseases while maintaining certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Her teaching responsibilities span all four years of osteopathic medical study and include continuing medical education courses.

Her research interests focus on medical education innovation, curriculum design, and infectious disease management in clinical settings.

Honors & Memberships

• Piper Professor Award nominee
• Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society
• Alpha Chi Honor Society
• Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP)

Dr. Walkley's clinical training includes residency in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics and adult Infectious Diseases fellowship at LSU Health Sciences Center. She continues creating board certification study materials for physicians while maintaining active clinical and educational roles.