Dr. Chani Traube has been awarded $3.87M from the National Institutes of Health for a R01 grant for her project, “Empowering Parents of Critically Ill Children: A Multi-Site Evaluation of the EMPOWER-PICU Intervention.” The project will evaluate the EMPOWER-PICU intervention across multiple sites to support and empower parents of critically ill children.

Dr. Emily Ahn has been selected to participate in the 2026–2027 APS SPR Journeys & Frontiers in Pediatric Research Program, an interactive peer mentorship experience focused on fostering connections, leadership development, and growth among child health researchers.

Pediatric Fellows' Research in Progress takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Third and second-year fellows present their ongoing academic scholarship work. Stayed tuned for next months presenters!

Dr. Jennifer DiPace has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 MAC Award for Mentoring Excellence in Education, recognizing her dedication to mentorship and commitment to Cornell’s core values of Care, Discover, Teach. Dr. DiPace will be formally recognized at the award ceremony on October 14, 2026, at the Griffis Faculty Club.

So what’s G2211? 

It’s an add-on billing code that gives clinicians extra reimbursement for providing complex, ongoing care, the kind that involves time, coordination, and expertise, especially for kids with chronic or complicated health needs. Think of it as Medicaid finally putting a price tag on the behind-the-scenes work that goes into caring for medically complex kids over the long haul. 

And New York recently became the first state to reimburse code G2211.

If New York’s rollout shows that G2211 helps sustain high-quality pediatric care, it could become a blueprint nationwide. States looking for smarter ways to support pediatric practices will want to keep an eye on how this plays out.

Bottom line: this is a policy worth watching. New York might just be setting the pace for the future of pediatric payment reform.

Flood the Feed



Drs. Sallie Permar, Theresa Scott, Sean Cullen, and Ilina Ewen attended the inaugural DocFluCon to learn more about how to use social media in advocacy. The conference, organized by DocFluencer, MDO, featured an array of physician content creators who advocate for issues like Medicaid, ending child detention, vaccines, and SNAP. There was even a “rage room” featuring piñatas with phrases like “Vaccines Cause Autism” and “Natural = Safe” that served as a cathartic nod to some of the frustrations physicians face everyday.

Dr. Theresa Scott shares that "Any physician who is passionate about advocacy should attend DocFluCon. Not only did I learn how to use social media to share my voice, but I saw countless examples of how it has been successful in creating change. I left with dozens of connections, practical tips, and content that I can start sharing immediately." 

For Dr. Sean Cullen, the experience was just as affirming: “The chance to attend the DocFluCon conference was a real blessing. It was inspiring, educational, and motivating. Being around physicians and other healthcare workers who want to improve the lives of their patients using the incredible reach of social media highlighted both the potential and responsibility that comes with doing so. I honestly hope more pediatricians will attend future conferences and take the opportunity now to use their expertise and voice to speak up for our patients and their families. I have been inspired to do just that.”

Political Activity and University Resources: A Reminder

As election season is in full swing, Weill Cornell Medicine faculty, staff, and students are reminded that university resources may not be used to support or oppose political candidates or campaigns.

University Policy 4.18 prohibits using Cornell’s name, logo, email accounts, social media, equipment, or other resources for campaign activity. You may receive campaign communications at your Cornell email address, but responses should come from a personal account.

As private citizens, you may participate fully in political activities like volunteering, communicating with policymakers, and contributing to candidates—as long as you do not use university resources or imply you are speaking for the institution.

Questions? 

Dianne Miller, Senior Director, Federal Relations at dianne.miller@cornell.edu.

Dan Pollay, Executive Director, Government and Community Relations, Weill Cornell Medicine at dcp2003@med.cornell.edu.

Samuel Taylor-D’Ambrosio, NP was nominated for this year’s APP Award by his colleagues in recognition of his dedication to his team, his patients, and the organization.

His nomination included thoughtful remarks highlighting the positive impact he makes each day through his professionalism, commitment, and exceptional contributions to those around him.

Rachiel Cabiling, NP was nominated for this year’s APP Award by her colleagues in recognition of her dedication to her team, her patients, and the organization.

Her nomination included thoughtful remarks highlighting the positive impact she makes each day through her professionalism, commitment, and exceptional contributions to those around her.

Dr. Erika Abramson

Hospital Utilization in Children With Medical Complexity in a Cross-Setting Complex Care Program

Dr. Alexander Chou

The Impact of v-SYMPHONY's Virtual Boot Camp on Trainee Transition From Residency to Fellowship

Dr. Zachary Grinspan

Drug repurposing of glycerol phenylbutyrate for children with SLC6A1-related neurodevelopmental disorder: A prospective open-label case series

Dr. Khaled Musallam

Too little, too late? The burden of delayed care in NTDT

Efficacy and safety of mitapivat in adults with transfusion-dependent α-thalassaemia or β-thalassaemia (ENERGIZE-T): a double-blind, randomised, multicentre, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial

Dr. Melody Zeng

Nutritional regulation of gut-brain immune crosstalk across the lifespan

WCM Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the AAP National Conference



Several of our Pediatric Emergency Medicine faculty, including Drs. Deborah Levine, Shari Platt, Ji Won Kim, and Kevin Ching, will be presenting at the upcoming American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference in San Diego October 2-6. The team will showcase their work and expertise across a variety of pediatric emergency medicine topics. Learn more here!

New Pediatric Endocrinology Location in Long Island City

Dr. Carly Barron is now seeing patients at our new Pediatric Endocrinology location in Long Island City, expanding access to specialized care for children and families. Services include care for thyroid conditions, growth and puberty disorders, and type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

The Department of Pediatrics’ Ice Cream Truck Appreciation Event was a great turnout, bringing faculty and staff together for a sweet treat in recognition of their continued hard work and dedication.

The Department of Pediatrics had a wonderful

turnout at the Third Avenue Fair, providing an opportunity to connect with the community and share information about the department’s pediatric services and programs.

The Medical Education Team celebrated their new space with a housewarming party on Friday, bringing colleagues together to connect, celebrate, and enjoy the new space.

New eCornell Professional Development Benefit

Faculty and staff can take advantage of eCornell certificate programs and courses at a special rate of $100 per course as part of their professional development. Staff may also be eligible for tuition reimbursement for courses related to their work, subject to departmental approval and reimbursement policies.

• Register for eCornell programs using a personal credit card or CU Procurement Card with approval.
• Speak with your manager or HR representative for details about eligibility and reimbursement.
• Enroll for eCornell courses here!

Join the Faculty Wellness Committee!

We’re inviting faculty members to get involved with the Faculty Wellness Committee. This group plans events throughout the year that promote connection, collaboration, and fun, gathers faculty feedback and ideas, and works closely with department leadership to support wellness initiatives and opportunities.

If you’re interested in joining, they meet every other month on Thursdays at noon. Please reach out to Dr. Susan Bostwick for more information.

Are you interested in sharing your expertise or telling your story? We invite you to contribute to our department blog. You can submit post ideas to Ilina Das Ewen. Whether you have an idea, bullet points, an outline, or a fully written blog post, reach out to Ilina. She can help you draft or edit a blog post. Your personal stories and insights are valuable.

Check out our latest blog posts!

Pediatric Grand Rounds

Sessions are offered in a hybrid format. The in-person sessions will be held in the WCM F-638 Conference Room.

Upcoming Speakers:

September 29: Speaker TBD

October 6: Ricki Carroll, MD

Faculty and staff are encouraged to join these upcoming sessions for learning, discussion, and collaboration.

Population Health Sciences Roundtable

Medicine Portrayed in Media: The Pitt and Beyond

Date: October 7, 2026

Time: 4-5pm

Location: Zoom

Register Here!

WCM Faculty Conference: Communication Success

Build the skills needed to navigate difficult conversations, communicate with confidence in high-stakes settings, and foster stronger, more effective teams in academic medicine.

Date: October 24, 2026

Time: 9:00am-2:30pm

RSVP Here!

Schedule your Professional Headshot

External Affairs has established "headshot days" to fill the business need for standardized institutional headshots, particularly for clinical faculty profiles. 

Employees in need of headshots may sign up for a 10-minute time slot through Microsoft Bookings (login required).

Stay tuned for upcoming headshot days here!