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Paula Newton is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, specializing in Pediatric Endocrinology. She serves as Division Head of the Division of Endocrinology and Director of Pediatric Endocrinology at the UMCDE Midtown Campus. Board Certified in Pediatric Endocrinology, she focuses on improving glycemic control in children with diabetes, particularly in high-risk and underserved communities, while managing diverse endocrine disorders such as precocious puberty, short stature, pituitary abnormalities, and Turner syndrome.
- Education: BS in Biology and English from Vanderbilt University (2002), MD from Washington University School of Medicine (2006), MBA in Health Care Management from Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School (2020).
Dr. Newton's research and clinical work center on pediatric diabetes management, endocrine disorders, and health disparities. Her publications explore genetic links in diabetes (2020), rickets in resource-limited settings (2015), and case studies on diabetes-related complications (2009). Her subfields span genetic endocrinology, metabolic bone disease, and adolescent health.
Key trends in her research include diabetes complications, endocrine disorders in pediatrics, and public health approaches to underserved populations. Subtopics emphasize genomic medicine, vitamin D metabolism, and case-based clinical diagnostics.
- Scientific Awards: Endocrine Fellows Foundation Marilyn Fishman Grant (2011), American Diabetes Association Mentor-Based Minority Postdoctoral Fellowship (2011).
Dr. Newton co-chairs the Pediatric Residency Diversity Council and actively teaches medical students, residents, and fellows. She has engaged in public outreach via Facebook Live presentations on diabetes and endocrinology topics.
