Alumni Notes Summer 2021
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I think we are seeing the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel—I sure hope so! It’s been a long slog, but I hope all of you are safe and happy and well.
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Fellow’s Corner: Moving from Identifying to Addressing Disparities: Equity-focused Quality Improvement
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Early in my clinical training, I learned that as a clinician, treating diseases relied not only on my knowledge of pathophysiology and evidence-based medicine, but also on thoughtful evaluation and understanding of each patient’s unique social and environmental factors and the interactions with a patient’s race and ethnicity.
News at CHOP: Summer 2021
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The Center for Pediatric Traumatic Stress (CPTS) at CHOP has published a paper in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology that reports on the COVID-19 Exposure and Family Impact Scales (CEFIS) it had created in the first few weeks of the pandemic.
Pediatric Reflections Summer 2021
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Achieving pediatric health equity requires bringing all resources to bear – that includes a diverse workforce.
PAS Make the Diagnosis Raffle
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How sharp are your diagnostic skills? Correctly name the diagnosis for the case below to earn a chance to receive a swag bag from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The winner will be randomly selected on May 6 from those submitting the correct answer.
Make the Diagnosis: Spring 2021
A bright 16-year-old high school freshman overdue for a well visit turns a 5-minute encounter into a 2-hour holistic visit.
Read moreCHOP at 2021 Virtual Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting
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Find representatives from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia at the 2021 Virtual Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting from April 30 - June 4, 2021.
CHOP Provides COVID-19 Vaccines to Non-affiliated Healthcare Workers
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At CHOP’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic, non-affiliated healthcare workers say the vaccine will help them stay heathy so they can continue to care for their patients.
Make the Diagnosis: Winter 2021
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An 8-year-old female with no significant past medical history presented to the Emergency Department due to fever and abdominal pain.
Fellow’s Corner: Telemedicine from the Fellow’s Perspective
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Our lives have been greatly impacted by the novel COVID-19 pandemic, most notably, how we interact with others. We have found ourselves avoiding large gatherings and minimizing in-person interactions, relying on Facetime and Zoom for get-togethers.