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Ariel Hoch, DO, MPH is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. She serves as Medical Director and Fellowship Director at Boston Medical Center (BMC), focusing on addiction medicine, adolescent sexual health, and emergency care. Her research addresses healthcare disparities, substance use in pediatrics, and adolescent confidentiality policies.
Education:
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Arizona State University
- Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Policy and Management, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
- Bachelor of Science (BS), Columbia University
Research Interests: Dr. Hoch investigates pediatric emergency care quality improvement, substance use education for providers, and policy interventions to reduce healthcare inequities. Her work bridges clinical practice with public health, addressing urgent issues like opioid misuse and adolescent healthcare access.
Publications Trends: Recent articles examine pediatric emergency physicians' approaches to adolescent confidentiality, disparities in child welfare referrals, and provider training gaps in substance use management. Earlier work includes dermatological interventions like tazarotene efficacy studies.
Awards:
- 2009 Columbia University Medical Center Prize4Life ALS Biomarker Challenge Discovery Prize
Advising & Grants: Leads BMC's pediatric emergency medicine fellowship program. Collaborates with institutions like BU CTSI on translational research projects. Active in training clinicians to address addiction and disparities through evidence-based practices.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with Boston Medical Center's Emergency Medicine Department and Boston University's Frontline Medicine initiatives focused on urban health challenges.