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Esther Chung, MD, Pediatrics, Seattle, WA, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

EstherK.ChungMDMPH

Pediatrics Seattle, WA

Pediatric Healthcare Research and Healthcare Policy

Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine Advanced Patient Care Clerkships, UW School of Medicine, Director Advanced Patient Care Clerkships in Pediatrics, Associate Director

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Summary

  • Dr. Esther K. Chung is a general academic pediatrician in at the University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital. She received her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. She specializes in health services research, medical education, maternal child health, public health, physician advocacy, newborn care, and pediatric primary care.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Physician Advocacy Fellowship, 2007 - 2009
  • Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
    Childrens Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, General Academic Pediatrics, 1994 - 1996
  • Tower Health/St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
    Tower Health/St. Christopher's Hospital for ChildrenResidency, Pediatrics, 1992 - 1994
  • Children's Hospital-Oakland
    Children's Hospital-OaklandInternship, Pediatrics, 1991 - 1992
  • Columbia University School of Public Health (now The Mailman School of Public Health)
    Columbia University School of Public Health (now The Mailman School of Public Health)MPH, 1988 - 1991
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1991, MD, MPH
  • Columbia College
    Columbia CollegeB.A, Biochemistry, 1983 - 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1993 - 2022
  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 2002 - 2019
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1999 - 2001
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Lifetime Teaching Award A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children and Thomas Jefferson University Pediatric Residency Program, 2018
  • Dean’s Award for Excellence in Education 2012
  • Invited as Keynote Speaker for the Philadelphia Physicians for Social Responsibility “Soul of Medicine” Brunch 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Routine and influenza vaccination rates in children with asthma.  
    Chung EK, Casey R, Pinto-Martin JA, Pawlowski NA, and Bell LM, Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 80:318-322
  • Antenatal risk factors, cytokines and the development of atopic disease in early childhood.  
    Chung EK, Miller RL, Wilson MT, McGeady SL, Culhane JF, Arch. Dis. Child. Fetal Neonatal Ed. 92: F68-F73
  • Social Determinants of Childhood Obesity: Beyond Individual Choices.  
    Chung EK, Romney MC, Current Pediatric Reviews. 2012; 8: 237-252
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Safe Sleep Practices and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Risk Reduction Knowledge among New Mothers.
    Chung EK, Nguyen TD, Sadacharan R, Daley LM, Carofiglio C, Arena-Ondik J, Pediatrics Association Meeting, Boston, MA ; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA
  • Incorporating Advocacy Teaching into an Existing Outpatient Rotation: Impact on Medical Students and Residents.
    Chung EK, Yuen EJ, Plumb JD, et al, 2012 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, Boston, MA
  • Reflections in Advocacy Training: Does Thematic Content of Reflective Writing Differ between Medical Students and Residents.
    . Walmsley D, LoSasso A, Plumb JD, Lane JL, Chung EK, Council on Medical Student Education (COMSEP) 2012 Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN
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Lectures

  • "Immunization Education Program 2006” Joint -- Family Medicine and Pediatric. 
    Grand Rounds, Thomas Jefferson University, Pennsylvania
  • Antenatal Risk Factors, Cytokines and Atopic Disease in Early Childhood. 
    Pediatric Grand Rounds, Einstein Medical Center, Pennsylvania
  • “Racism and Medicine Panel” Introduction to Clinical Medicine – Year 1 course. 
    Jefferson Medical College, Pennsylvania
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Other

Committees

  • Chair for one of three committees, IRB, Thomas Jefferson University

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations