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This Month In Pediatrics
August 2024
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Sadness Among Teen Girls May Be Improving
Dr. Corinne Catarozoli comments on data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that suggests that the number of U.S. teen girls that feel persistent sadness has dropped since 2021 but remains high. Read more here!
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It's National Immunization Awareness Month!
There’s no better way to celebrate than honoring the birthday and legacy of Dr. Maurice Hilleman, the father of modern vaccines. It’s said that he helped save over 8 million lives. Hilleman and his team developed 8 of the 14 vaccines routinely recommended for children today.
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Jennifer Shenker, MD
Division of Critical Care
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Zenna Solomon, MD
Division of Pulmonology, Allergy & Immunology
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Ariel Sugarman, MD
Division of Critical Care
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Drs. James Killinger and Nancy Lee served as Early Career Advisors for students at Weill Cornell Medicine. The dedication they showed to their advisees was evident in the frequent meetings they had with them during the first two years of medical school to discuss their future aspirations as doctors, assist them evaluate their experiences, and discover their values and interests. Serving in this important capacity allowed students to make the most of their first two years at WCM, create a professional identity, and get invaluable support and guidance. | | | |
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Dr. Susan Bostwick has been recognized for her extraordinary contributions to the Academic Pediatric Association for the following roles:
Advancing Pediatric Leaders (APL) Program Director; co-leads the program including recruiting, training and supporting faculty, developing and delivering content, coaching participants and reporting to APA board, 2019-present
President of the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting Board of Directors; appointed by APA to PAS Board, 2021-2027, President 2022-2026
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Dr. Snezana Osorio has been recognized for her extraordinary contributions to the Academic Pediatric Association for the following role:
Quality and Safety Improvement Scholars Program Director; revised QSIS Curriculum, designed PAS in person sessions for the QSIS Scholars, executed successful cohort IV recruitment including delivering the APA information webinar in addition to reviews applications and works closely with the APA and the QSIS Executive Committee, 2021 - present
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Dr. Sheila Carroll completed the Weill Cornell Medicine Group Peer Mentoring Program in 2023-2024. The team greatly appreciates her contributions to the program and celebrates her achievements.
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We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the 2024 Pediatrics Summer Internship Program, marking a year of significant growth and achievement. With an astounding 323 applications this year, the program's effect and reach were expanded. The applicant pool was diverse, with 79% of applications coming from college students, 9% from high school students, and 11% from post-baccalaureate or graduate students. From this highly competitive pool, 21 outstanding interns were selected to participate in 14 distinct programs. These programs provided invaluable hands-on experience and professional development opportunities, equipping the interns with skills that will serve them in their future careers. We are incredibly proud of the interns and the success of this year’s program and look forward to continuing this tradition of excellence in the years to come. | | | |
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Pediatric Fellows' Research in Progress takes place on the 4th Thursday of each month. Third and second year fellows present their ongoing academic scholarship work. This month's presenter was:
Caitlin Ensor, MD (Second Year Rheumatology Fellow)
Topic: Sustainability Through IT Solutions to Improve Vaccination Rates in a Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic
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Dr. Elliott Gordon’s research on microbiologic mechanisms was featured on the NewYork-Presbyterian Doctors Present Research at Digestive Disease Week 2024. Read more here!
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For the first time in many years, the AMA has two pediatricians serving on its board of trustees that is comprised of 21 physicians representing a variety of specialties. The two pediatricians joining the board are Dr. Melissa Garretson, a pediatric ER doctor from Texas, and Dr. Lase Ajayi, a pediatric palliative care doctor from California. With a further nod to the importance of pediatrics, the AMA House of Delegates adopted several pediatric-related policies that the organization will champion. Advocating for the following issues supports better access to care and health equity while bolstering the sustainability of pediatric subspecialty careers.
Payment parity for Medicaid
The AMA calls for payment parity with Medicare for similar services provided to pediatric patients covered by Medicaid and improved value-based payment models for pediatric subspecialists.
Funding for graduate medical education
In further efforts to improve the pediatric workforce, the AMA adopted policy to advocate for increased funding for the Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) payment program.
Recognizing migration status
The AMA adopted policy recognizing migration status as a social determinant of health and align its policy with the Work Health Organization.
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Dr. Sean Cullen was awarded a 2-year Pediatric Research Loan Repayment Program (LRP) award from the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) from 7/2024-6/2026. The project title is "The role of small RNAs in the epigenetic inheritance of obesity."
He was also selected for an award to attend the Perinatal Research Society (PRS) Young Investigator Grant Writing Workshop in September 2024. Additionally, he was invited to present a talk entitled "The role of KHDC3 & Small RNAs in the epigenetic inheritance of obesity & metabolic disease" as an Early Career Speaker at the PRS Annual Meeting following the workshop.
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Dr. Yasmin Khakoo was selected as a 2024 New York Metro Top Doctor in New York Magazine by Castle Connolly!
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Dr. Emily Coppedge has been nominated by her colleagues and the review committee for the National APP Emerging Leader Award! We appreciate her commitment to WCM and to our patients.
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Dr. Alim Esemenli's (Resident) proposal entitled, Standardizing G-Tube Teaching to Pediatric Patients and Their Families has been selected for funding by the Primary Care Innovations Program in the amount of $5,000.
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Click here to view publications by faculty members published in the last 30 days! | | |
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Summer Wellness Initiatives
No Meetings on Fridays in August
We understand the importance of having uninterrupted time to focus on your tasks and personal development and well-being.
Professional Development Guidelines - Update for FY2025
To simplify the process for everyone, we will no longer require receipts for meals covered under the Professional Development allowance under the Professional Development Policy.
Complimentary Hotel Stays
The department is excited to offer complimentary hotel rooms based on availability and with approval of their Division Chiefs to faculty who are in need an overnight stay in the city due to inpatient clinical duties. Any requests, approved by your Division Chief, need to be sent to PedsChairAdmin@med.cornell.edu one week in advance of the intended stay. If space is available (we have a limited number of rooms/month), you will be contacted with further details.
Faculty Wellness Survey
Thank you for completing the Faculty Wellness Survey. Your insights will help us better understand your current needs and improve our wellness initiatives.
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In an article about medical school residency programs on Medscape, Dr. Sallie Permar offers her expert guidance on selecting the best one.
Read full article here!
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Dr. Snezana Osorio has been selected to serve on the MOC Review Panel for the American Academy of Pediatrics MOC Portfolio Program. In this role, she will provide ongoing review and critique of Part 4 MOC applications, annual project reports, and final reports for projects submitted through the MOC Portfolio Program. | | | |
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Dr. Omar Abdul-Rahman presented a poster at the David Smith Workshop on Malformations and Morphogenesis in Vancouver, CA on August 17th entitled “MorpheusQ as a Method for Measurement of Palpebral Fissure Length in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders”. | | | |
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Dr. Jules Beal co-wrote six separate chapters in a recently published book, "Pediatric Neuropsychiatry through Complex Clinical Cases" (edited by Ayol Samuels, David Kaufman, and Audrey Walker). In this unique text, the authors work through difficult cases in pediatric neuropsychiatry, looking at them through the binocular vision of modern day neurology and psychiatry with discussion of differential diagnosis, further questions to ask, evaluations to be done, and ultimately treatment options.
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Dr. Denis Donovan brings pediatric cardiology to Long Island City primary care practice effective August 7, 2024. | | | |
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Dr. Theresa Scott presented at the Pediatric Hospital Medicine Meeting.
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Third Avenue Fair
The Fair is a great opportunity for departments to provide valuable information to community residents and visitors while also promoting the services they provide.
Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Between 66th and 86th Streets
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Sub-Specialty Ribbon Cutting
We’re excited to announce the opening of our new HT3 practice location and would be delighted if you could join us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony!
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 20224
Time: 8-9am
Location: 505 East 70th Street, HT3
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Multidisciplinary Care of Autistic Children Conference
Join the Department of Psychiatry for a full-day conference sponsored by the Academy for Behavioral Health and Continuing Education on the Multidisciplinary Care of Autistic Children. Optional 7 CME/CE for physicians, psychologists, social workers and LMHCs.
Date: Friday, September 20, 2024
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Live Online and Live In-Person; Sturgis Hall - Westchester Behavioral Health Center
Register HERE!
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The Young Are at the Gates – Lessons from Suffs in Child Advocacy
We are excited to share that we’re collaborating with the Tony award winning show Suffs and the Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs to host an event around children’s health advocacy and building the pediatric pipeline.
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Music Box Theater, 239 W 45th Street, New York, NY 10036
Register HERE!
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Kassidy Scott, summer intern, wanted to express her heartfelt thanks to Dr. Osorio for the wonderful experience she had. Dr. Osorio's mentorship has given her a great understanding of the importance of quality improvement and patient safety in healthcare, particularly within the Department of Pediatrics. The experiences she gained, from participating in the QI team meetings to contributing to PI and US data projects, were definitely eye-opening and have sparked her interest in this sector of healthcare! Because of the internship, she is now seeking to integrate QI into her journey and career as a PA!
Share your appreciation for colleagues by submitting a shout-out for inclusion in the department newsletter here!
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