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Miriam Cohen, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine and serves as Medical Director at the Pediatric Primary Care Center at Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health. She is actively engaged in clinical pediatrics, medical education, and community health initiatives.
- Institution: Yale School of Medicine
- Department: Pediatrics
- Position: Associate Professor
- Administrative Role: Medical Director, Pediatric Primary Care Center, Bridgeport Hospital
Education:
- MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1995)
- Pediatric Residency, Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
- Pediatric Internship, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center
- Training, Naval Undersea Medical Institute and Navy Dive School
Dr. Cohen’s clinical and research interests center on pediatric primary care, with specific focus on adolescent health, anxiety's impact on concussion recovery, and immunization policy, particularly the potential need for an adolescent hepatitis B vaccine booster. Her early career in the U.S. Navy as an undersea and hyperbaric medicine specialist adds a unique dimension to her medical expertise. She emphasizes patient and family engagement, health education, and community-level impact in her practice.
Dr. Cohen has been recognized with multiple professional honors, including the Morris Y. Krosnick Award from Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, as well as awards from the U.S. Navy, Choate Rosemary Hall, and the American Heart Association. These reflect her sustained contributions to medical care and education.
She previously served as Medical Director at Choate Rosemary Hall, where she managed a 24/7 healthcare center for 860 students, showcasing her leadership in school health and adolescent care. Her career path reflects a strong commitment to preventive medicine, public health, and administrative leadership in clinical settings. There is no evidence of part-time status or retirement. While no publications or advisees are mentioned in the provided text, her role as a clinical professor indicates active involvement in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents.
