Debra Palazzi MD MEd

Summary

• Debra L. Palazzi, MD, MEd, is Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Texas Children’s Hospital. A nationally recognized leader in pediatric infectious diseases, she has built a career spanning clinical care, medical education, research, mentorship, and academic leadership.
  
  Dr. Palazzi is President of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) and has held numerous national leadership, editorial, and educational roles, including serving as an Associate Editor for JAMA Pediatrics. Her academic interests include antimicrobial stewardship, complex and multidrug-resistant infections in children, infectious diseases workforce development, and innovation in pediatric infectious diseases education and clinical care.
  
  A dedicated educator and mentor, Dr. Palazzi has contributed extensively to the training and career development of medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty. Her leadership focuses on strengthening pediatric infectious diseases programs, developing the next generation of academic physicians, advancing collaborative research, and improving the care of children with infectious diseases.