Amanda Smildzere

Amanda Smildzere serves as an Assistant Professor and Director of the Study Program at Rīga Stradiņš University's Faculty of Medicine. She maintains dual affiliation with the university and Children's Clinical University Hospital in Riga (Vienības gatve 45), where she practices as a Neonatologist.

Dr. Smildzere specializes in neonatal medicine with research interests spanning:

• Neonatal intensive care practices
• Early childhood development
• Pediatric clinical education methodologies
• Neonatal health outcomes

As Director of the Study Program, she oversees curriculum development and implementation for medical education specializing in neonatology, shaping the training of future pediatric specialists at RSU.

Her work bridges clinical practice and academic medicine, contributing to both patient care at the Children's Clinical University Hospital and the education of medical students through formal teaching responsibilities and program leadership.