Dr. Jayne Wilkinson

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Biography

Jayne Roberta Wilkinson, M.D., M.S.C.E., is a Professor of Clinical Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and serves as the Medical Director for the National Tele-Neurology Program at the VA Central Office. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a focus on the Biological Basis of Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania, a Doctor of Medicine degree from Jefferson Medical College, and a Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the Perelman School of Medicine. Dr. Wilkinson has extensive clinical training, having completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Pennsylvania Hospital and a residency in Neurology at the Mayo Clinic. As a fellow specializing in Movement Disorders at the Parkinson's Disease Research, Education, and Clinical Center at the Philadelphia VAMC, her research interests include Telehealth solutions for movement disorders, the effects of manganese exposure, and orthostatic tremor. Dr. Wilkinson is well recognized for her expertise in treating conditions such as Parkinson's disease, dystonia, tremor, and Huntington's disease, and she has a strong commitment to improving rural health through innovative telemedicine initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Director

— Present

National Tele-Neurology Program • VA Central Office

Oversees tele-neurology services for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Deputy Chief Staff Clinical Operations

2023-01-23 — Present

Philadelphia/Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VAMC •

Led clinical operations and initiatives within the VA healthcare system.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
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