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Taylor Sawyer, DO, Neonat/Perinatology, Seattle, WA

Taylor Lee Sawyer DO , MBA, MHA, MEd (He/Him)


Division Head and William Alan Hodson Endowed Chair of Neonatology

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  • 4800 Sand Point Way NESeattle, WA 98105

  • Phone+1 206-987-2000

  • Fax+1 206-985-3114

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Summary

  • As Division Head and William Alan Hodson Endowed Chair of Neonatology at the University of Washington, I lead a diverse team of clinicians, educators, and researchers across a multi-site regional network. My academic interests include neonatal resuscitation, simulation-based education, and quality improvement.

Education & Training

  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Des Moines University College of Osteopathic MedicineMHA, 2024 - 2025
  • University of Washington
    University of Washington MBA, 2019 - 2021
  • University of Cincinnati
    University of CincinnatiMEd, 2007 - 2010
  • University of Hawaii
    University of HawaiiFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2005 - 2008
  • Tripler Army Medical Center
    Tripler Army Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2001 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State License 2012 - 2027
  • HI State Medical License
    HI State License 2002 - 2026
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
    American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 1st Place, Research Award International Pediatric Simulation Symposium and Workshops, 2013
  • 2nd Place, Human Factors Award Competition 11th International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, 2011
  • 3rd Place, Leo Geppert Research Award Competition American Academy of Pediatrics, Uniformed Services Pediatric Seminar, 2011

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Boot Camps for Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellows  
    Sawyer T, French H, Soghier L, Barry J, Johnston L, Anderson J, Ades A, NeoReviews, 2/1/2014
  • Simulation-based Procedural Skills Maintenance Training for Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Faculty  
    Sawyer T, Strandjord T, Cureus, 1/1/2014
  • Perceived Effects of Deployments on US Army Pediatricians' Clinical and Procedural Skills and Physician Reentry Program Development  
    Braun L, Sawyer T, Kavanagh L, Deering S, Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 1/1/2014

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Correlations between Technical Skill and Behavioral Skill in Neonatal Resuscitation
    Sawyer T, Leonard D, Sierocka-Castaneda A, Chan D, Thompson M, Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Annual Meeting, Vancouver B.C., 5/1/2014
  • Using In-situ Simulation to Prepare Clinical Staff for a New Facility
    Thompson DR, Reid J, Stone K, Roberts J, Sawyer T, Christensen P, Harder L, Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Annual Meeting, Vancouver B.C., 5/1/2014
  • Building Hope: Improving Patient Safety Using In Situ Simulation to Test New Clinical Units
    Stone K, Reid J, Roberts J, Thompson D, Sawyer T, Uspal N, Coleman T, Christensen P, Harder L, Hassell J, Evans E, Stephanian D, Zaichkin J, International Pediatric Simulation Symposia and Workshops (IPSSW), Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Annual Meeting, Vienna Austria, 2014; Vancouver B.C., 2014, 5/1/2014

Lectures

  • Neonatal Issues for Nurse Midwives 
    Bastyr University, Kenmore WA - 6/1/2014
  • Strategies for Simulation Based Competency Assessment of Procedural Skills 
    Vancouver, B.C. - 5/1/2014
  • Helping Teacher Create Better Healthcare Simulations for their Learners 
    Vancouver, B.C. - 5/1/2014

Other

  • Catheterization, Scalp Vein (Clinical Procedures - Vascular Techniques) 
    Bergvall E, Sawyer T, eMedicine from WebMD
    http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1348863-overview
    8/27/2014
  • A Comprehensive Infant Lumber Puncture Novice Procedural Skills Training Package: An INSPIRE Simulation-Based Procedural Skills Training Package 
    Auerbach M, Chang T, Fein D, White M, Mehta R, Gerard J, Zaveri P, Kou M, Reid J, Agrawal D, Van Ittersum W, Scherzer D, Vasquez E, Iyer S, Thomas A, Sawyer T, Kessler D, MedEdPORTAL
    http://www.mededportal.org/publication/9724
    3/25/2014
  • Interprofessional Teamwork Training in Neonatal Resuscitation using TeamSTEPPS and Event-based Approach Simulation 
    Sawyer T, Laubach V, Yamamura K, Hudak J, Pocrnich A, MedEdPORTAL
    http://www.mededportal.org/publication/9583
    10/23/2013

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