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Mark X. Cicero, MD, FAAP is an Associate Professor at the Yale School of Medicine with dual appointments in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medicine. He serves as Director of Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Principal Investigator for the Pediatric Research in Disaster Education (PRIDE) program. Dr. Cicero’s work focuses on improving pediatric care during disasters through curriculum design, simulation-based research, and national advisory roles.
- Education: MD from State University of New York at Buffalo (2001), Residency and Chief Residency at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (2005), PEM Fellowship at Yale (2008)
- Board Certifications: American Board of Emergency Medicine (2017), American Board of Pediatrics (2009)
Dr. Cicero’s research spans disaster medicine, pediatric triage systems, and emergency preparedness. His recent publications examine simulation-based training for prehospital care, SALT triage scalability for pediatric disasters, and autism-specific emergency responder protocols. Articles emphasize disaster logistics, educational innovation, and health equity in crisis scenarios.
Awards:
- National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians American Academy of Pediatrics Handtevy Pediatric EMS Award (2022)
Dr. Cicero holds leadership roles on the National Biodefense Science Board and chairs the Pediatrics Committee of the National Association of EMS Physicians. He collaborates extensively with researchers like Marc Auerbach and Carl Baum on funded studies from Emergency Medical Services for Children and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.