Natalie J Tedford

Natalie J Tedford, MD, MSPH, is a Clinical Assistant Professor (CHS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Medicine and Public Health, jointly appointed in the Department of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics. She leads the pediatric emergency team at American Family Children's Hospital, specializing in trauma, infections, and acute illness management for children and adolescents.

Education:

• Undergraduate: Texas A&M University
• Graduate: MSc in Public Health (Health Promotion), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
• Medical School: McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
• Residency: Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics (Pediatric Global Health Track)
• Fellowship: Pediatric Emergency Medicine/Global Health, University of Utah/Primary Children’s Hospital

Research Focus: Dr. Tedford investigates social emergency medicine, health equity, and community-based interventions. Her work emphasizes reducing disparities through screening for unmet social needs (e.g., housing, food insecurity) in emergency settings. She also explores global health, simulation training, and prehospital care integration.

Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2022–2025) cluster around social care in pediatric emergency contexts, including toolkits for resource referral, racial/ethnic disparities in care, and community partnerships. Secondary themes include febrile infant management and toxicology case studies.

Grants & Leadership: She collaborates on an NIH grant examining how community services impact health outcomes and barriers to care. As Director for Medical Student Research, she mentors emerging scholars.

Clinical & Team Leadership: Dr. Tedford oversees clinical operations at American Family Children's Hospital's Pediatric Emergency Department, emphasizing family-centered care and innovative solutions for complex cases.