Sandra H. Jee

Sandra H. Jee, M.D., M.P.H. is a Professor at the University of Rochester with dual appointments in the Department of Pediatrics (General Pediatrics) and the Center for Community Health and Prevention. She practices at Strong Pediatric Practice, supervising medical trainees while providing integrated pediatric care. Her educational background includes an MPH from the University of Michigan Public Health-Ann Arbor (2003) and pediatric residencies at University of Michigan Medical Center and NYU Langone Medical Center.

Her research addresses health disparities through three primary domains: 1) Pediatric mental health integration and trauma-informed care models for underserved populations, 2) Foster care system improvements addressing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and 3) Environmental health advocacy, particularly climate change impacts on child health. She directs the Childhood Adversity and Resilience Lab, focusing on interventions that build child resilience through community partnerships.

Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on trauma-informed clinical practices, environmental health advocacy, and integrated behavioral health training. Her work consistently intersects clinical pediatrics with public health initiatives, particularly concerning vulnerable populations.

Honors include:

• New York State Children's Environmental Health Scholar (2018-2020)
• Robert Wood Johnson Physician Faculty Scholar (2007-2010)
• Jules Cohen Dean's Teaching Fellow (2015-2017)
• Kellogg Foundation Scholar in Health Disparities (2003-2004)

She leads multiple funded initiatives including:

• Successfully Transitioning Youth to Adolescence (STYA) program
• Fostering Futures parenting curriculum
• National foster care health collaborations

Her Childhood Adversity and Resilience Lab collaborates with community agencies including SPCC and Center for Youth to implement evidence-based interventions for at-risk children.