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Jennifer Tucker

Associate Dean

Jennifer Tucker

Associate Dean

Associate Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Emergency Medicine

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics

Bio

Dr. Tucker was appointed Spring 2015 as Associate Professor and in the Department of Emergency Medicine and is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. She currently serves as 4th Year Class Dean. She is a 1997 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia. She completed her internship then a Pediatrics residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2000 followed by a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship in 2005. Clinical specialties include Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Dr. Tucker is involved in numerous educational activities, which include Clerkship course teaching, resident training, mentorship, and student teaching in years 1, 2, and 4. Her research interests include Trauma and Student Education. Dr. Tucker is also a member of the Pediatric Trauma Committee and is involved in AAP and ACEP.

  • (706) 721-5138
  • GB 3304

Education

  • MD, MedicineMedical College of Georgia, 1997

  • BA, Bio, GeneralSwarthmore College, 1993

  • BA, English Language and Literature, GeneralSwarthmore College, 1993

Certifications

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Instructor2021

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Instructor2015

  • Certified, Pediatric Advanced Life Support2010

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine2006

  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Provider2001

  • Neonatal Resuscitation2001

  • Pediatric Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Pediatrics, 2016

  • PHYGA Composite State Brd, 2005

  • General Pediatric Medicine2000

Awards & Honors

  • Educator of the Year AwardMCG Class of 2024, 2023

  • Faculty Hooder at the Hooding CeremonyMCG, 2023

  • Faculty Hooder at the Hooding CeremonyMCG, 2022

  • Faculty advisor for the winning Value Based Care Case Competition team2022

  • Faculty Hooder at the Hooding CeremonyMCG, 2021

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • RPED 5002

    Pediatrics General

  • REMD 5000

    Emergency Medicine

Teaching Interests

Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Trauma, and Student Education

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Clinical shadowing experience PIF rubric, 2022
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • One Pill (or Sip) Can Kill, 2021
    Broadcast Media
  • "Oldie but Goodie": Pediatric Clinical Concepts, 2017
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Marine Envenomation, 2017
    Newsletter
  • Shot to the Heart, 2012
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Department Service

  • MCG, Department of Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics CCC Committee2010 - Present

    Role:Committee Member

  • MCG, Department of Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics PCC Committee2010 - Present

    Role:Committee Member

  • EMED 50012015 - 2021

    Role:Other

  • Morbidity and Mortality Reviews for the PEM section2007 - 2018

    Role:Other

University Service

  • Committee 6 for LCME self-study2023 - Present

    Role:Committee Member

  • Clerkship and Enrichment Committee2022 - Present

    Role:Committee Member

  • Clerkship Change Committee2022 - Present

    Role:Committee Member

  • Curriculum Oversight Committee2022 - Present

    Role:Committee Member

  • Mistreatment Response Team2022 - Present

    Role:Committee Member

Professional Service

  • Children’s Hospital of Georgia Trauma Committee2014 - 2017

    Role:Committee Member

  • Georgia Committee on Trauma Excellence, Specialty Care Subcommittee2012 - 2013

    Role:Committee Member

  • Medical Executive Committee for the Children’s Medical Center2009 - 2010

    Role:Committee Member

Public Service

  • Pediatric Clinic at Glenn Hills Middle School2023

    Role:Other

  • Pediatric Clinic at Glenn Hills Middle School2023

    Role:Other

  • Turn back the block2021

    Role:Other

  • Turn back the block2019

    Role:Other

  • Career Day at Episcopal Day School2016

    Role:Other
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