Dorothy Sendelbach

Dr. Dorothy Sendelbach is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center and holds dual roles as Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education. She is affiliated with the UTSouthwestern Academy of Teachers and the SHINE Academy of Health Science Education. Her career began in 1993 as a general pediatrician in the Newborn Nursery after completing a Pediatrics residency at Children’s Medical Center Dallas and prior work in refugee healthcare.

Dr. Sendelbach earned her BS in Biomedical Engineering from Rutgers University and her MD from New Jersey Medical School-Rutgers University. Her research focuses on curriculum design, faculty development, and student mentorship, alongside clinical interests in neonatal care and pediatrics education. She has mentored students in the Fashena College since its founding, contributing to medical education innovation.

Her publications span topics such as neonatal infections, antibiotic therapy optimization, congenital heart defect screening, and neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. These studies emphasize evidence-based practices to improve neonatal health outcomes and clinical protocols. No specific scientific awards are listed, though her contributions to medical education and clinical research are notable.

Dr. Sendelbach’s administrative leadership includes overseeing undergraduate medical education and advocating for student mentorship programs. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in the Department of Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, advancing both clinical care and educational initiatives.