LinkedIn: [Joanna Perdomo](http://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-perdomo-20b8a992)
Professional Role and Responsibilities
Dr. Joanna E. Perdomo is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in general pediatrics at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, actively providing patient care through the Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Care Centers. She holds the position of Medical Director of Community Health at the hospital, where she oversees programs addressing population health and community well-being.
Education and Training
- Medical Degree: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
- Residency: Completed the prestigious Boston Combined Residency Program, which integrates training at Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center, with a focus on Pediatrics and the Urban Health and Advocacy Track.
- Master of Public Health (MPH): Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2019-2021)
- Fellowship: Completed a General Academic Pediatrics fellowship, emphasizing leadership in pediatric advocacy and community health.
Certifications & Professional Affiliations
- Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics (General Pediatrics)
- Fellow: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Serves on the AAP Continuing Certification Committee, supporting ongoing pediatric medical competence standards.
Areas of Expertise and Focus
Dr. Perdomo’s clinical and leadership focus strongly encompasses:
- Community Health and Health Equity: As Medical Director of Community Health, Dr. Perdomo emphasizes addressing social determinants of health. She co-founded Health Equity Rounds, a nationally recognized curriculum aimed at educating healthcare providers about implicit bias and racism in clinical care.
- Food Insecurity and Nutrition Security: She spearheads initiatives such as the “Food for Salud: Healthy Food for Healthy Kids” program, aimed at combating food insecurity among pediatric populations to improve nutrition and health outcomes.
- Health Disparities Education: Dr. Perdomo actively engages in education and research addressing implicit bias, racism, and cultural competency within pediatric care, contributing to national dialogues and curricula.
She frequently participates as a speaker and faculty member in continuing medical education (CME) forums focused on social drivers of health, including presentations titled "From Food Insecurity to Nutrition Security: The Pediatrician’s Role in Addressing a Global Problem," and "From Screening to Solutions: Addressing Social Drivers of Health."
Research and Publications
- Dr. Perdomo’s work includes 10 research publications referenced by 149 citations, notably addressing topics such as Race, Culture, and Ethnicity in ADHD, and the impact of implicit bias in the healthcare setting.
- She is an active contributor to research on health disparities and education in medical training regarding implicit bias and racism.
- Recognized for top poster awards in national conferences, including at the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Medical Specialties annual meetings, demonstrating her involvement in evidence-based pediatric research and quality improvement.
Professional Recognition and Achievements
- Recipient of a grant from the National Institute for Children's Health Quality (NICHQ) to design and implement community-based health interventions.
- Co-founder of a nationally recognized curriculum on health equity, published and adopted in various pediatric training programs.
- Awarded multiple accolades for research excellence, including Top Poster Awards in prestige pediatric forums.
- Leadership roles in influential pediatric committees and initiatives focused on advancing pediatric care through health equity and advocacy.
Additional Professional Contributions
- Actively involved in educational leadership at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, participating in undergraduate and graduate medical education, workshops, and ongoing faculty development.
- Engages in public-facing communications providing health and safety information to families, such as guidance on toy safety and injury prevention.
- Featured in hospital media and patient-family resources promoting pediatric health awareness and preventive care.
This profile reflects a pediatric physician with a strong emphasis on community health leadership, health equity, and addressing social determinants impacting pediatric care. Dr. Perdomo’s combination of clinical expertise, research productivity, and commitment to combating health disparities positions her as a key influencer within Nicklaus Children's Hospital and the broader pediatric health community.
