
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
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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 MedicineMHA, 2024 - 2025
University of Washington MBA, 2019 - 2021
University of CincinnatiMEd, 2007 - 2010
University of HawaiiFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2005 - 2008
Tripler Army Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2001 - 2004
Certifications & Licensure
WA State License 2012 - 2027
HI State License 2002 - 2026
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
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
- The Use of Heliox Via Nasal CPAP to Prevent Early CPAP Failure in Premature Infants: A Feasibility Study Start of enrollment: 2008 Sep 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsThe Use of Premedication for Intubating Very Low Birth Weight Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Results of a National Survey.Cassandra DeMartino, Sara Neches, Megan M Gray, Taylor Sawyer, Lindsay Johnston
American Journal of Perinatology. 2025-09-01 - 360° Camera Versus Two-View Standard Video Camera Capture of Neonatal Resuscitation: Optimizing Recording for Observation of Resuscitation Steps.Nahee Park, Meghan Rowe, Megan M Gray, Ellie Ficco, Taylor Sawyer
Cureus. 2025-04-01 - 1 citationsAssessing the Complexity of Economic Scenarios and Decision-Making Processes for Interfacility Neonatal Transport: Cost-Related Literature, Multistakeholder Perspectiv...Dillon Afenir, Taylor L Sawyer, Rachel A Umoren, John Feltner, Annabelle Kotler
Air Medical Journal. 2025-02-22
Journal Articles
- Boot Camps for Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine FellowsSawyer 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 FacultySawyer T, Strandjord T, Cureus, 1/1/2014
- Perceived Effects of Deployments on US Army Pediatricians' Clinical and Procedural Skills and Physician Reentry Program DevelopmentBraun 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 ResuscitationSawyer 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 FacilityThompson 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 UnitsStone 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 MidwivesBastyr University, Kenmore WA - 6/1/2014
- Strategies for Simulation Based Competency Assessment of Procedural SkillsVancouver, B.C. - 5/1/2014
- Helping Teacher Create Better Healthcare Simulations for their LearnersVancouver, 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 PackageAuerbach 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 SimulationSawyer T, Laubach V, Yamamura K, Hudak J, Pocrnich A, MedEdPORTAL
http://www.mededportal.org/publication/9583
10/23/2013
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
External Links
- Neonatal Education and Simulation-based Training (NEST) Programhttp://www.washington.edu/medicine/pediatrics/fellowships/overview/neonatal-perinatal/nest-program
- International Pediatric Simulation Societyhttp://ipssglobal.org/
- International Network for Simulation-based Pediatric Innovation, Research, & Educationhttp://inspiresim.com/
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