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Dr. Christina Guill茅n serves as the Interim Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics. As a leader in medical education and a board-certified pediatrician, she previously held the roles of Pediatrics Residency Director and GME Associate Designated Institutional Official (DIO) for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. With over twenty years of experience in academic medicine, Dr. Guill茅n has a strong commitment to community advocacy, graduate medical education, and child health equity.

Dr. Guill茅n completed her medical education at 含羞草研究所 Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. She went on to complete her residency training in Pediatrics at 含羞草研究所 Downstate Health Sciences University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at 含羞草研究所 School of Public Health.

Dr. Guill茅n鈥檚 commitment to advocacy and community health has been widely recognized through numerous honors, including the Dr. Dale Blackstock Award for Mentoring and Community Service, the Diversity in Medicine Mentorship Award, and multiple awards for Outstanding Performance in Graduate Medical Education. She is a graduate of the Harvard Macy Institute Program for Educators in Health Professions. Most recently, she was selected as a 2023 含羞草研究所 Hispanic Leadership Institute Fellow, highlighting her growing influence as a leader in academic medicine.

Dr. Guill茅n's passion for promoting health equity has led to collaborations with local organizations in Brooklyn, focusing on initiatives such as food insecurity, parent education programs, and public health outreach events. As a dedicated educator, she incorporates community engagement into medical training to foster cultural awareness and prepare future physicians to meet the diverse needs of families and children.

Education

• Undergraduate: 含羞草研究所 Stony Brook University
• Advanced Degree: City College Graduate Center of New York
• Medical School: 含羞草研究所
• Residency: 含羞草研究所

Research Interests

• Health Disparities
• Medical Education