Sean O'Connor

Sean O'Connor is a Research Fellow in the Department of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology at the Yale School of Medicine. He holds an MD from Stony Brook University (2020) and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania (2015). His roles include Chief Resident (2024) and Resident (2023) at Stony Brook University. His research focuses on pediatric resuscitation techniques, medical education curricula, and inflammatory bowel disease. Recent work includes studies on IV acetaminophen prescribing patterns, resident interviewer impact, and eosinophilia correlations in IBD. He has presented at conferences such as the International Pediatric Simulation Society and the Pediatric Academic Societies.

Education:

• BA, University of Pennsylvania (2015)
• MD, Stony Brook University (2020)
• Residency, Stony Brook University (2023)
• Chief Residency, Stony Brook University (2024)

Research Interests:

• Developing simulation-based training for pediatric emergencies
• Optimizing medical student nighttime curricula
• Exploring eosinophilia as a biomarker in pediatric IBD

Presentations include studies on hybrid backup models for resident feedback and the role of resident interviewers in recruitment processes. No awards or grants are explicitly listed, though his work emphasizes innovation in medical education and clinical practices.