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Kathryn L. Palumbo, M.D. is a Part-Time Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Critical Care at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She practices at UR Medicine, a network of over 2,000 providers affiliated with the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) and Accountable Health Partners (AHP), a regional healthcare consortium.
- Education: MD from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (2010).
- Training: Residency in Internal Medicine at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University (2010-2014), followed by fellowships in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (2014-2017) and Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2017) at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell.
Dr. Palumbo specializes in integrating pediatric palliative care into critical care settings, with additional interests in medical education. Her research explores holistic approaches to pediatric critical care, emphasizing patient-centered outcomes and educational methodologies.
Her notable work includes a 2009 study on bacterial contamination in public restaurant desserts, published in The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, which highlights interdisciplinary applications of microbiology in public health.
Scientific Awards & Honors
- Chief Fellow, Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (2016-2017)
- Resident of the Month (2011)
- Hitoshi C. Nikaidoh MD Award for Humanism in Medicine (2010)
- Alpha Omega Alpha (2009)
- American Medical Association Chapter of the Year (2008)
- John P McGovern Center Grant (2007)
- Phi Beta Kappa (2004)
- Golden Key International Honour Society (2003)
- Humanities Study Abroad Scholarship (2003)
- Fr. Thomas Statt Scholarship (2002)
Dr. Palumbo advises on clinical training and contributes to URMC's research initiatives, focusing on quality improvement in pediatric care delivery. She is affiliated with the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group and participates in clinical trials related to pediatric critical care practices.
