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. Presenter for this month is:

Jori Mansfield, MD (Third Year Neonatal-Perinatal Fellow)

Title: Characterizing Heart Rate Transition in the First Five Minutes in Term Neonates ≥37 weeks Delivered by Cesarean Section with Antecedent Intrapartum Heart Rate Abnormalities

The AAP-NYS Pediatric Resident Advocacy Coalition Leadership Series will kick off the academic year on Friday, September 11, from 8:15–9:00 AM via Zoom. Dr. Shetal Shah will present “$1 Trillion Medicaid Dollars Gone! A Walk Through House Resolution One for Pediatricians,” exploring Medicaid and its implications for pediatricians and patients. The statewide, resident-run coalition is mentored by Dr. Laurie Gordon.

New York Race Against Gun Violence

Join healthcare professionals, trainees, and community advocates in the New York Race Against Gun Violence, part of the National Day of Solidarity for Violence Prevention organized by the National Medical Association Council on Violence Prevention. Hosted locally by the Manhattan Central Medical Society in partnership with the Kings Against Violence Initiative, this event raises funds for organizations dedicated to community violence prevention and intervention. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about evidence-based violence prevention efforts, connect with community and healthcare leaders, and support safer, healthier communities. 

Sign up HERE. 

The first 10 medical or premedical students who contact MCMS President Dr. Donna Kiel at manhattancentralmedicalsociety@gmail.com will receive a promotional code for free registration. 

Reach out to Ramon Gist if you have any questions.

Dr. Lily Barash

The role of audio-recorded gut-directed hypnotherapy on sleep and abdominal pain: A pilot and feasibility study

Dr. Karen Acker has been invited to present Grand Rounds at Weill Cornell Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology on September 14, 2026. Her presentation will focus on pediatric infectious diseases.

Dr. Nicole Kucine presented “Myeloproliferative Neoplasms in Young Patients” at Akron Children’s Pediatric Hematology/Oncology monthly hematology conference. She was also appointed Vice Chair of the CME Accreditation Committee for the American Society of Hematology.

Dr. Jayasree Nair presented as part of the Australian Neonatal Lectures series on “Epinephrine in Neonatal Resuscitation: Where the Evidence Ends and Practice Begins.” The lecture is available on the series’ YouTube channel. Click here to watch.

Dr. Aliza Solomon served as Scientific Director and Moderator at the 34th Bockus International Scientific Congress, held August 5–6 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Dr. Sallie Permar was featured in the Milken Institute Executive Insights interview series, which highlights perspectives from leaders across a variety of industries and sectors. The 2026 series focuses on how employers can make informed investments to mitigate risk, strengthen resilience, and support the health and well-being of their workforce. Read more here!

Dr. Omar Abdul-Rahman served as Course Director and a planning committee member for the 47th Annual David W. Smith Workshop on Malformations and Morphogenesis, held August 21–26 in Washington. The international meeting brought together experts and trainees to discuss advances in genetic syndromes and congenital anomalies. Dr. Abdul-Rahman also presented on the therapeutic limitations of antisense oligonucleotide strategies in trichohepatoenteric syndrome.

Juan Alcazar (Postdoctoal Associate) has been selected to participate in the 2026–2027 K Early Career Academic Training Program, following a highly competitive selection process among a strong pool of applicants.

The Health Professionals in Training Program concluded another successful summer with high school interns Chimi, Yeremi, Jordyn, and Emme. The students gained valuable experience in patient care, teamwork, and the importance of authenticity in healthcare. Thank you to everyone who shared their time and expertise to help inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.

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!

Billing G2211for Long-Term Complex Care

CPT Description:

Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's single, serious condition or a complex condition. (Add-on code, list separately in addition to office/outpatient evaluation and management visit, new or established). 

When and how to use G2211:

Billing specifications from CMS are:

·        G2211 needs to be billed with an office or outpatient E/M code.

·        G2211 is not appropriate for usage in inpatient hospital settings.

·        When the E/M code is billed with modifier 25, G2211 cannot be billed.

·        Acute treatment cannot be provided with G2211.

·        99417, prolonged service (15 minutes) can be used in conjunction with G2211. (Currently)

Use G2211 when:

• You serve as the ongoing hub for all necessary services, much like a primary care physician.
• You’re providing continuing care for a single, severe ailment or a complex one, such as HIV or sickle cell illness.

Documentation requirements:

• The following things must be present in documentation when CPT code G2211 supporting    documentation:
• Details about the single diagnosis requiring longitudinal care/ diagnosis. Documentation should have a statement regarding longitudinal care.
• The visit/ follow-up schedule, practitioner’s evaluation, and care plan.
• Documentation of patient’s adherence to care plan and visit schedule from visit to visit.
• Documentation of progression of disease/ condition from visit to visit i.e., improving, stable, worsening. 

Examples of clinical scenarios requiring long-term, longitudinal care where G2211 is relevant:

Department of Pediatrics Strategic Plan

Our Goal is to develop a department-wide strategic plan that aligns with the WCM CARE Strategic Plan while identifying transformational opportunities in Clinical Care, Research, Education, AI & Data Science, Workforce Development, and Operational Excellence, with AI serving as a cross-cutting enabler across all missions.

September 14 - Faculty and Staff Workshop (Clinical Mission)

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 15: Hannah Wunsch, MD

September 22: Melinda Clark, MD

September 29: Speaker TBD

October 6: Ricki Carroll, MD

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

ALL IN for Health Workers' Mental Health

Our very own Dr. Juliana Romano will be a panelist at the upcoming Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation advocacy event for healthcare workers. Check out the link below to register for this free event. 

Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Time: 8:00PM 

Location: NYC Health & Hospitals/Bellevue: Saul Farber Auditorium

Register HERE! 

2026 Third Avenue Fair

The Third Avenue Fair takes place each September between 68th and 86th Streets, and provides a great opportunity for departments, centers & institutes to offer valuable information to community residents and visitors while also promoting the services they provide. More than 200 faculty, staff and employees have participated in prior years lining both sides of the street!

Date: September 19, 2026

Time: 9:30am-4:00pm

Location: 68th and 86th Streets

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!