Dr. Janelle A. Carter, M.D., M.Sc.

Professional Summary

Dr. Janelle A. Carter is a board-certified internal medicine specialist and public health researcher with a strong focus on acute care delivery, health systems responsiveness, and equity in clinical outcomes. Currently serving as Associate Editor at MJCM, she brings more than a decade of experience in academic publishing, clinical research, and interdisciplinary collaboration across emergency and hospital medicine.

Her work bridges frontline medicine and data-driven policy design, particularly in low-resource environments and underserved populations. With over 45 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Carter is an active advocate for open-access, ethically rigorous scholarship in the global clinical community.

Education

M.D., Emory University School of Medicine
M.Sc. in Global Health & Health Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
B.S. in Biochemistry, Spelman College

Editorial & Academic Roles

Assistant Chief Editor, MJCM (2022–Present)
Section Editor, Global Emergency Medicine Reports (2019–2022)
Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Morehouse School of Medicine
Peer Reviewer for BMJ Global Health, The Lancet Regional Health – Americas

Areas of Expertise

Acute care models in urban and rural systems
Post-discharge patient safety and readmission prevention
Diversity and inclusion in clinical research and authorship
Manuscript development and peer-review mentorship

Professional Affiliations

Member, Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM)
Editorial Fellow, COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)
Founding Member, Black Women in Academic Medicine Network

Associate Editor

Mogito Open Access Journals of Clinical Medicine (MJCM)

About (MJCM)

At MJCM, we believe that accessible, accurate, and actionable clinical research can save lives and improve health systems. Our mission is to amplify credible voices in clinical science, promote multidisciplinary collaboration, and bridge the gap between research and bedside care.