Dilys Walker

Dilys Walker, MD is a Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), affiliated with the Zuckerberg San Francisco General campus. She holds dual appointments in the Departments of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences and Global Health Sciences. A board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, she specializes in family planning and global reproductive health.

• Education: BS in Zoology (UC Berkeley, 1982), MD (UC San Diego, 1987), Residency (University of Pennsylvania Hospital, 1987-1991), Fellowship in Family Planning (UCSF, 1991-1993)

Her research focuses on global women’s reproductive health, with emphasis on emergency obstetric training in resource-limited settings, inter-professional team training, and implementation science. Recent work explores cultural humility, disrespect/abuse during childbirth, and quality improvement initiatives across low-resource regions.

Key article trends from 2023-2013 highlight her expertise in simulation-based training, policy evaluation (e.g., conditional cash transfers), and maternal-neonatal outcome disparities. Notable collaborations include PRONTO International, WHO guideline implementation, and NIH-funded projects.

Scientific Recognition:

• Faculty Development Award, UCSF (1991)
• Silver Medal, Serious Games Competition (1992)
• Co-Founder, PRONTO International (2012)

She has advanced neonatal resuscitation, group antenatal care, and provider-patient communication through large-scale trials in Mexico, Guatemala, Kenya, Rwanda, and India. Her email is Dilys.Walker@ucsf.edu.