Pediatrics

Pediatrics Overview

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive health care to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. The pediatrician deals with biological, social, and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.¹

¹ The American Board of Medical Specialties. Guide to Physician Specialties. Evanston, IL: American Board of Medical Specialties; February 2008.

Pediatrics Faculty Advisors

Pediatrics Interest Group 2025-2026

President:   Cherisse Tompkins
Vice President: Sydney Campos
Social VP   Kimberly Stahovich
Treasurer:   Elodie Manalo
Secretary:   Janae Mitchell
Community Service VP:   Relon Chichester
AAP Medical Primary Delegate: Charisma Ibalio
AAP Medical Alternate Delegate: Christian Kim
Research Coordinator:   Madeleine Ro
MS4 Rep:   Alexa Johnson
MS3 Rep:   Thomas Symons
MS2 Rep:   Ugonna Nathan

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