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1959 NE Pacific StSeattle, WA 98195
Phone+1 206-543-3200
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Summary
- Dr. Rachel Umoren is a neonatologist with extensive experience in global health, medical education, simulation, and virtual reality. She completed her Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and Residency in Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Umoren has held academic positions at the University of Washington since 2015, advancing from Assistant Professor to her current role as Professor. Her research focuses on interfacility transport, telemedicine, and simulation-based education.
Clinical Expertise
- Global health, Medical education, Simulation, Neonatology / Perinatology, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality
Education & Training
Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2009 - 2012- Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 2006 - 2009
University of Calabar Faculty of MedicineClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
WA State Medical License 2015 - 2028
IN State Medical License 2009 - 2017
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Advancing Neonatal Tele-Resuscitation in Community Settings: Effects of Targeted Workshops on Provider Perception and Procedural Confidence.Tavleen Sandhu, Lise DeShea, Jennifer L Fang, Rachel Umoren, Abhishek Makkar
Telemedicine Journal and e-Health. 2026-10-01 - 1 citationsLeadership and Communication Skills Used by Pediatric Residents in the First 5 Minutes of Simulated High-Acuity Events.Peggy Han, Ashley Siems, Helen Harvey, Daniel Tawfik, Rebecca Blankenburg
Academic Pediatrics. 2026-04-01 - 1 citationsInterhospital Transport Characteristics for Neonates With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.Katrin C Lichtsinn, Daniel A Enquobahrie, John Feltner, Aditya Goparaju, Megan M Gray
Air Medical Journal. 2026-01-28
Authored Content
- Simulation and Game-based Learning for the Health ProfessionsJune 2022
- Who Am I as a Healthcare Provider?: Identity and Transformative Learning in Virtual Environments in Recent Advances in Applying Identity and Society Awareness to Virtual LearningJune 2019
- Transdisciplinary Collaborative Development of Healthcare Virtual Simulations in Recent Advances in Applying Identity and Society Awareness to Virtual LearningJune 2019
Press Mentions
More than 100 grants and 16 years later, I-CATCH at work in 42 countriesAugust 1st, 2023
Skagit Valley Hospital's Special Care Nursery selected to present at Pediatric Academic Society ConferenceMay 16th, 2023
How a Pediatric Cardiologist Uses VR to Educate on Congenital Heart ConditionsJune 3rd, 2019
Grant Support
- Pediatric Transport Learning LaboratoryUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON2023–2027
Professional Memberships
- Program Director, ICATCH
- Academic Pediatric AssociationMember
- Association of Pediatric Program DirectorsMember
External Links
- NEST Programhttp://www.nestprogram.com
- Virtual ENChttp://virtualenc.org
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