Education

Asian Clinical Tropical Medicine Training - Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand and Angkor Hospital for Children, Siem Reap, Cambodia, in conjunction with University of Ottawa and Medical College of Georgia (2014)

Mastery Certificate in Global Mental Health Trauma and Recovery, Harvard Global Health Institute, Cambridge, MA (2012)

Pediatric Internship and Residency, University of Colorado Health Sciences/The Children’s Hospital, Denver, CO (1994)

M.D., C.M., Doctorate in Medicine with Master in Surgery, McGill University, Faculty of Medicine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1991)

B.A. of Arts, Major in Neurobiology and Behavioral Sciences, Minor in Art History, Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences, Ithaca, NY (1986)

Academic Appointments

Professor of Pediatrics, The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2019-present)

Clinical Appointments

Director, Pediatric New American Program, The University of Vermont Children's Hospital, Burlington, VT (2006-present)

Pediatrician, Pediatric Primary Care, The University of Vermont Children's Hospital, Burlington, VT (2004-present)

Other Professional Appointments

Director of Pediatric Global Health, Larner College of Medicine (2020-present)

Committee Appointments

Chair, Council on Community Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics (Executive Council member 2015-2022, Chair - current)

Awards and Honors

Outstanding Professional Award, KidSafe Collaboration (2022)
Patricia O'Brien Global Health Leadership and Humanitarian Award (2017)
President’s Volunteer Service Award (2013)
AAP Local  Heroes Award, AAP Council on Community Pediatrics (2011)
Certificate of Appreciation, Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program (2010)
Champion of Diversity and Equity, Burlington School Nominee (2008-2009)
AAP Special Achievement Award, in recognition for establishing a medical home for the immigrant population in VT (2009)