Sara K. Kane

Dr. Sara K. Kane serves as Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Residency Program Director at Indiana University School of Medicine, with clinical practice at Riley Hospital for Children. Her dual expertise bridges neonatal clinical care and medical education leadership.

Education highlights include:

• Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine
• Master's Degree in Adult Education (completed during fellowship)

Research and clinical interests converge in medical education innovation and neonatal critical care. Her work focuses on evidence-based residency curriculum design, program evaluation methodologies, and clinical management of high-risk neonatal scenarios including delivery room resuscitation and extreme prematurity care.

As Regional Vice-Chair for APPD's mid-America region, Dr. Kane influences national pediatric training standards while directing Indiana University's residency program. Her unique combination of clinical neonatology practice and educational scholarship creates distinctive mentorship opportunities for trainees pursuing academic medicine careers.