Angela Rabbitt

Dr. Angela Rabbitt is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin, specializing in the Division of Child Advocacy and Protection. She is also a member of the Comprehensive Injury Center, where she focuses on the medical aspects of child abuse cases and the healthcare response to child trafficking.

Dr. Rabbitt's research interests center on child abuse diagnostics and intervention, with particular expertise in:

• Abusive head trauma in infants and children
• Spinal injuries associated with child abuse
• Medical response protocols for sex trafficking of minors
• Infant safety education and prevention of abusive head trauma
• Caregiver reporting of infant distress and injury

Her publication record shows consistent scholarly activity over the past decade, with a focus on improving diagnostic accuracy for child abuse cases and developing effective medical responses to child trafficking situations. Dr. Rabbitt's work bridges clinical pediatrics with child advocacy, creating practical applications for healthcare providers working with vulnerable children.

Dr. Rabbitt has received citations for her work, particularly her 2015 Pediatrics article on medical providers' understanding of sex trafficking, which has garnered 133 citations, indicating significant impact in her field.

As a professor in Pediatrics with a focus on child advocacy, Dr. Rabbitt likely mentors medical students, residents, and fellows interested in child abuse pediatrics and child protection. Her collaborative publication record suggests she works with interdisciplinary teams including radiologists, social workers, and public health professionals.

Her research group, while not explicitly named in the provided information, appears to be connected to the Comprehensive Injury Center at MCW, focusing on the medical-legal aspects of child injury cases and developing evidence-based protocols for child abuse identification and response.