Division of Academic General Pediatrics

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Kathryn Crowell, MD
- Department of Pediatrics - Associate Professor
- Division of Academic General Pediatrics
Person: Academic
20042021
Tori Demartini, MD
- Department of Pediatrics - Assistant Professor
- Division of Academic General Pediatrics
Person: Academic
20132013
Benjamin Fogel, MD, MPH
Person: Academic
20162026
Nicole Hackman, MD
- Department of Pediatrics - Professor
- Division of Academic General Pediatrics
Person: Academic
20122025
Steven Hicks, MD, PhD
Person: Academic
20062026
Banku Jairath, MD
- Department of Pediatrics - Associate Professor
- Division of Academic General Pediatrics
Person: Academic
20162025
Terrah Keck-Kester, MD
- Department of Pediatrics - Assistant Professor
- Division of Academic General Pediatrics
Person: Academic
20082023
Brittany Massare, MD
- Department of Pediatrics - Associate Professor
- Division of Academic General Pediatrics
Person: Academic
20222024
Ian Paul, MD, MSc
- Department of Pediatrics - University Professor and Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs
- Division of Academic General Pediatrics - Chief
- Division of Pediatric Complex Care - Chief
- Department of Public Health Sciences - University Professor
- Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)
Person: Academic
19922026
Deepa Sekhar, MD, MSc
- Department of Pediatrics - Professor
- Division of Academic General Pediatrics
Person: Academic
20102026

12424 Citations
57 h-index
370 Article
25 Review article
10 Letter
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Authors’ Reply: Toward Retrieval-Grounded Evaluation for Conversational Large Language Model–Based Risk Assessment
Roshani, M. A., Zhou, X., Qiang, Y., Suresh, S., Hicks, S., Sethuraman, U. & Zhu, D., 2026, In: JMIR AI. 5, e91981.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

Open Access
Evaluating school health practices in Pennsylvania: Development, results, and insights of the revised 2024–2025 healthy champions assessment
Linton, A. M., Hoke, A. M., Aluquin, L. A., Lehman, E. B. & Sekhar, D. L., Feb 2026, In: Preventive Medicine Reports. 62, 103386.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Family Decision to Immunize Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Associations with Seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination
Kaye, L. D., Fogel, B. N., Gardner, R. E., Lipsett, B. J., Shedlock, K. E., Schaefer, E. W., Paul, I. M. & Hicks, S. D., Jan 2026, In: Vaccines. 14, 1, 85.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pennsylvania School Nurse Management of Student Immunization Requirements
Hoke, A. M., VanDyke, E., Mellott, E., Strick, J. & Sekhar, D. L., Apr 2026, In: Journal of School Nursing. 42, 2, p. 181-186 6 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Link opens in a new tab Scopus citations
Individual characteristics associated with youth symptom reports and persisting symptoms after concussion
Hicks, S., Harding, B. A., Olympia, R., Loeffert, J., Onks, C., Mannix, R. C., Levine, D. A. & Yeates, K. O., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Neuropsychology.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Knowledge and Training About Caring for Children With Intrauterine Opioid Exposure: A Multisite Pediatrician Survey
Shedlock, K. E., Goyal, N. K., Demharter, N. S., Gibbons, E., Gregory, E. F., McAllister, J. M., Shedlock, A. R., Sibinga, E. M. S. & Rohde, J. F., Apr 2026, In: Academic Pediatrics. 26, 3, 103222.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
MicroRNA Markers of Previous Traumatic Brain Injury in Juvenile Offenders: Implications for Neuronal Dysfunction and Repair
Schmidt, A. T., Hicks, S. D., Dennis, V. E., Bergquist, B. K., Bammel, A. C. & Galdamez-Avila, A., Feb 2026, In: Genes. 17, 2, 134.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Overexpression of miR-149 attenuates opioid-related perturbations in neural stem cell fates and serves as a translational biomarker for infants with prenatal opioid exposure
Sullivan, R. E., Miller, C. J., Ahrens, Q., Fronheiser, B. J., Gardner, F. C., Raich, E., Mills-Huffnagle, S., Oji-Mmuo, C. & Hicks, S. D., Mar 2026, In: PloS one. 21, 3 March, e0345640.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Population Pharmacokinetic Modeling of Oxcarbazepine and Its Active Metabolite 10-Monohydroxy Derivative to Inform Dosing in Children with Obesity
the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act—Pediatric Trials Network Steering Committee, Feb 2026, In: Clinical Pharmacokinetics. 65, 2, p. 329-344 16 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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School Nurse Perceptions of Their Role, Burnout, and Mentorship Programs: A Qualitative Analysis
Shah-Hartman, M. L., Greenawalt, K. E., VanDyke, E., Hoke, A. M. & Sekhar, D. L., Apr 2026, In: Journal of School Nursing. 42, 2, p. 172-180 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Early Intervention to Promote Cardiovascular Health of Mothers and Children in Northern Appalachia
Paul, I. (PI) & Legro, R. (CoPI)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
7/1/24 → 6/30/29
Project: Research project
Severity Predictors Integrating salivary Transcriptomics and proteomics with Multi neural network Intelligence in SARS-CoV2 infection in Children (SPITS MISC)
Sethuraman, U. (PI), Zhu, D. D. (CoPI) & Hicks, S. (CoPI)
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
12/1/22 → 11/30/24
Project: Research project
Early Intervention to Promote Cardiovascular Health of Mothers and Children in Northern Appalachia
Paul, I. I. M. (PI) & Paul, I. (CoPI)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
5/5/22 → 4/30/24
Project: Research project
Severity Predictors Integrating salivary Transcriptomics and proteomics with Multi neural network Intelligence in SARS-CoV2 infection in Children (SPITS MISC)
Sethuraman, U. (PI), Hicks, S. (CoPI) & ZHU, D. (CoPI)
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
1/1/21 → 11/30/21
Project: Research project
Building a Network of Access Points to Engage Teenagers in Adolescent Health Research
Sekhar, D. (PI)
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
1/1/21 → 6/30/23
Project: Research project
Poly-omic predictors of symptom duration and recovery for adolescent concussion
Hicks, S. (PI)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
1/1/20 → 12/31/24
Project: Research project
Comparing Universal versus Focused Screening for Depression among Teens in High School -- The SHIELD Trial
Sekhar, D. (PI)
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
8/1/18 → 12/31/22
Project: Research project
Comparing Universal versus Focused Screening for Depression among Teens in High School -- The SHIELD Trial
Sekhar, D. (PI)
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
8/1/18 → 12/31/22
Project: Research project
Early Weight Loss Nomograms For Exclusively Breastfed Newborns
Paul, I. (PI)
Health Resources and Services Administration
4/1/14 → 3/31/16
Project: Research project
Effect of Birth Order and Genetics on Infant Parenting and Obesity Risk
Paul, I. (PI)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
9/17/13 → 7/31/19
Project: Research project

The Perceived Impact of the COVID19 Pandemic on Resident Education and Career Readiness
Schlueter, D. (Speaker), Williams, A. (Speaker), Aprile, J. (Speaker), Patterson, K. (Speaker), Miller, J. (Speaker) & Shedlock, A. (Speaker)
Aug 4 2021
Activity: Talk types › Oral presentation
“Needs to Read More,” “A Pleasure to Work With,” and Other Less Helpful Comments to Improve Upon in the Milestone 2.0 Era
Shedlock, A. (Speaker), Aprile, J. (Speaker), Williams, R. (Speaker), Bradshaw, C. (Speaker) & Noronha, S. (Speaker)
Aug 17 2021
Activity: Talk types › Oral presentation
Urine Luck – We Have a Diagnosis!
Herrmann, L. (Speaker), Emmanuel, J. (Speaker), Shedlock, A. (Speaker), Hoffner, W. (Speaker) & Pavuluri, P. (Speaker)
Jul 27 2014
Activity: Talk types › Oral presentation

Academic Pediatric Association Research Award
Paul, I. (Recipient), 2022
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Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society
Shedlock, A. (Recipient), 2010
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Clinical Science Master Career Mentor Award
Paul, I. (Recipient), 2020
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
Hussein, R. (Recipient), Stredny, E. (Recipient), Whitley, M. (Recipient), Mnatsakanyan, N. (Recipient), Raimundo, N. (Recipient), Zarnescu, D. (Recipient), Adams, N. (Recipient), Lanza, M. (Recipient), Kowalczyk, A. (Recipient), Travelute, C. (Recipient), Marco, C. (Recipient), Tondt, J. (Recipient), Anderson, A. (Recipient), Heron, C. (Recipient), Newman, R. (Recipient), Richard, D. (Recipient), Scartozzi, C. (Recipient), Dellasega, C. (Recipient), Akhtar, N. (Recipient), Albano-Aluquin, S. (Recipient), Chisty, A. (Recipient), Crook, T. (Recipient), Federici, E. H. (Recipient), Ingram, D. (Recipient), Lakshmanan, P. (Recipient), Mathew, A. (Recipient), Narayana, S. (Recipient), Prokop, A. (Recipient), Razjouyan, H. (Recipient), Tariq, A. (Recipient), Thompson, B. (Recipient), Thompson, E. (Recipient), Trivedi, N. (Recipient), Van Scoy, L. (Recipient), Wong, J. (Recipient), Allie, S. R. (Recipient), Browning, K. (Recipient), Evey, L. (Recipient), McLaughlin, P. (Recipient), Mamarabadi, M. (Recipient), Shankar, L. (Recipient), Bowie, E. (Recipient), Petfield, J. (Recipient), Whitaker, M. (Recipient), Aynardi, J. (Recipient), Allen, N. (Recipient), Cunningham, B. (Recipient), Gandhi, C. (Recipient), Jairath, B. (Recipient), Lutzkanin, K. M. (Recipient), Kerris, E. (Recipient), Nelson, A. (Recipient), Shook, J. (Recipient), Proctor, E. A. (Recipient), Raup-Konsavage, W. (Recipient), Romanoski, N. (Recipient), Graziane, J. (Recipient), Llorente, A. (Recipient), Nutting, S. (Recipient), Pinto, C. (Recipient), Yingst, J. (Recipient), Zhou, S. (Recipient), Mahase, S. (Recipient), Brian, P. (Recipient), Goldman, E. (Recipient), Maffie, J. (Recipient), Brahmbhatt, R. (Recipient), Fahy, A. (Recipient), Gish, J. (Recipient), Reed, M. F. (Recipient) & Tomasko, J. (Recipient), 2024
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
McAlevy, M. (Recipient), Bonavia, A. (Recipient), Malhotra, A. (Recipient), Weller, G. E. (Recipient), Waning, D. (Recipient), Lanza, M. (Recipient), Ken, K. (Recipient), McCarver, S. (Recipient), Glasser, J. (Recipient), Schooler, J. (Recipient), Lewis, S. (Recipient), Onks, C. (Recipient), Rao, R. (Recipient), Nickolich, S. (Recipient), Helm, L. (Recipient), Critchfield, L. (Recipient), Myers, K. (Recipient), Green, M. (Recipient), Songdej, N. (Recipient), Narayana, S. (Recipient), Razjouyan, H. (Recipient), Duca, N. (Recipient), Casas, R. (Recipient), Cooper, J. (Recipient), Wright, R. (Recipient), Karasinski, A. (Recipient), Probolus, J. A. (Recipient), Madara, J. (Recipient), Guck, D. (Recipient), Ingram, D. (Recipient), De Obaldia, A. (Recipient), Hussein, R. (Recipient), McGillen, B. (Recipient), Chapman, T. (Recipient), Munyon, R. (Recipient), Kinard, S. R. (Recipient), Banks, S. (Recipient), Genao, I. (Recipient), McShane, M. (Recipient), Allie, S. R. (Recipient), Silberman, Y. (Recipient), Evey, L. (Recipient), McLaughlin, P. (Recipient), Grogan, J. (Recipient), Nguyen, J. (Recipient), Donato, H. (Recipient), Fox, E. (Recipient), Gniady, J. (Recipient), Oladipo, O. (Recipient), Abendroth, C. (Recipient), Keefer, L. (Recipient), Massare, B. (Recipient), Undar, A. (Recipient), Mondal, P. (Recipient), Mainali, G. (Recipient), Jhaveri, P. (Recipient), Freiberg, A. (Recipient), Levenson, R. (Recipient), Mailman, R. (Recipient), Boodoo, R. (Recipient), Francis, A. (Recipient), Hameed, U. (Recipient), Yadav, S. (Recipient), Calo, W. (Recipient), Pinto, C. (Recipient), Cooper, A. (Recipient), Kulaylat, A. (Recipient), Scow, J. (Recipient), Roberts, J. (Recipient), Winder, J. (Recipient), Aminsharifi, A. (Recipient), Adams, N. (Recipient) & van Riggelen, J. (Recipient), 2023
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Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Hollins, L. C. (Recipient), Nisnevitch-Savarese, Z. (Recipient), Read, S. (Recipient), Rossi, J. (Recipient), Royo, M. (Recipient), Sarraf, E. (Recipient), Shah, B. (Recipient), Moldovan, G.-L. (Recipient), van Riggelen, J. (Recipient), Shantz, L. (Recipient), Yengo, C. (Recipient), Booth, J. (Recipient), Bates, E. (Recipient), Schuster, A. (Recipient), Clebak, K. (Recipient), Daniels, E. W. (Recipient), Hays, A. (Recipient), Hemerly, N. (Recipient), Thompson, A. (Recipient), George, D. (Recipient), Evey, L. (Recipient), McLaughlin, P. (Recipient), Acharya, J. (Recipient), De Jesus, S. (Recipient), O'Leary, A. (Recipient), Wright, T. (Recipient), Cantore, W. (Recipient), Pantanelli, S. (Recipient), Millard, R. (Recipient), Updegrove, G. F. (Recipient), Choi, K. (Recipient), Darowish, C. (Recipient), Dooley, A. (Recipient), Hackman, N. (Recipient), Krawiec, C. (Recipient), Oji-Mmuo, C. (Recipient), Ryan, S. (Recipient), Shedlock, A. (Recipient), Tunks, R. (Recipient), Critchfield, L. (Recipient), Bellon, A. (Recipient), Dougherty, K. (Recipient), Lagman, J. (Recipient), Mahgoub, Y. (Recipient), Dreibelbis, T. (Recipient), Richie, J. (Recipient), Wang, L. (Recipient), Methratta, S. (Recipient), Chauvin, N. (Recipient), Deutsch, M. (Recipient), Kulaylat, A. (Recipient), Paulishak, M. (Recipient), Staszak, R. (Recipient) & MacDonald, S. (Recipient), 2022
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Department of Pediatrics Top Educator Award
Hicks, S. (Recipient), 2016
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Distinguished Alumni in Medicine and Education Award
Shedlock, A. (Recipient), 2022
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Doctor Maynard I. Cohen Memorial Award (Graduating Resident of the Year)
Shedlock, A. (Recipient), 2014
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Echols Scholar Honors Program
Shedlock, A. (Recipient), 2004
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