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Nicole Cifra, MD, Pediatrics, Philadelphia, PA, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

NicoleMarieCifraMD, MPH, MHPEd(She/Her)

Pediatrics • Philadelphia, PA

Adolescent Medicine

Adolescent medicine attending at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine. Spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. Follow Dr. Cifra on Twitter @DrNicoleC.

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Summary

  • Dr. Nicole Cifra is a specialized pediatrician based in Philadelphia, PA. She earned her MD from SUNY Upstate Medical University and furthered her training with a residency and fellowship in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the University of Rochester. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor at the Perelman School of Medicine at UPenn and an Attending Physician at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Prior to these roles, Dr. Cifra was a pediatrician at the Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester. Her expertise includes public health, pediatrics, adolescent medicine, mental health, and eating disorders. She has published numerous articles in various medical journals and received coveted awards for her excellence in the field.

Education & Training

  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterFellowship, Adolescent Medicine, 2019 - 2022
  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterResidency, Pediatrics, 2016 - 2019
  • Syracuse University/SUNY Upstate Medical University
    Syracuse University/SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityMPH, 2013 - 2016
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University
    SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityClass of 2016

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2019 - 2023
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Bradford Fellowship Strong Children's Research Center, 2021
  • Edie Moore Travel Scholarship Society of Adolescent Health and Medicicne, 2019
  • New York State Travel Scholarship New York Chapter, Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine, 2019
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • The Weight of Words: Recognizing Eating Disorders Among AdolescentsMarch 2022
  • Primary Care and Adolescent Medicine Chapter, Pocket PediatricsMay 2019

Press Mentions

  • Episode 160- Eating Disorders and Diet Culture
    Episode 160- Eating Disorders and Diet CultureJanuary 11th, 2024
  • The New Obesity Guidelines for Kids Are Appalling
    The New Obesity Guidelines for Kids Are AppallingFebruary 2nd, 2023
  • As COVID Cases Surge, Under 15% of Kids 5-11 in NY Are Fully Vaccinated
    As COVID Cases Surge, Under 15% of Kids 5-11 in NY Are Fully VaccinatedDecember 22nd, 2021
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Committees

  • Board Member, Community Advisory Board, CNYMPH Program at Upstate Medical University 2019 - Present
  • Member, Medical Care Standards Committee 2016 - Present
  • Pediatric trainee, Graduate Medical Education Committee 2016 - 2021
  • Pediatric Trainee, House staff Committee 2016 - 2019
  • Student Representative, Presidential Search Committee 2014 - 2016
  • Student Representative, Upstate Council 2014 - 2015
  • Committee Member, Student Employee Emergency Fund 2013 - 2016
  • Member and Secretary, Patient-Carer Task Force 2013 - 2016
  • Board Member and Secretary, Ophelia's Place, LLC 2013 - 2016
  • Student Representative, Inter-Professional Task Force 2013 - 2015
  • Student Representative, Faculty Student Association 2012 - 2014
  • President, VP College of Medicine, Secretary, Representative, Upstate Student Government 2011 - 2016

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Nicole Cifra, Dr. Nicole Cifra, MD, Dr. N Cifra, Dr. Nicole Marie Cifra