Jennifer H. Chao

Jennifer H. Chao, MD, FAAP serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Fellowship Director in the Department of Emergency Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University's College of Medicine. Her clinical focus centers on pediatric emergency medicine with specialized expertise in ultrasound applications and international medicine.

Dr. Chao's primary research interests include:

• Pediatric Emergency Medicine protocols
• International medicine applications
• Ultrasound diagnostics in emergency settings
• Antibiotic stewardship and appropriate prescribing practices
• Management of acute otitis media in pediatric patients

Her seminal research demonstrated that observation therapy without prescription leads to significantly better adherence to delayed antibiotic treatment for acute otitis media while maintaining high parental satisfaction rates (81% vs 53% antibiotic avoidance). This work has influenced clinical practice guidelines in pediatric emergency departments nationwide.

As Fellowship Director for Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Dr. Chao oversees the training program for future specialists in this critical field, integrating evidence-based approaches to antibiotic prescribing and emergency care protocols.