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Dr. Sundes Kazmir is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in child abuse pediatrics. She serves as the Associate Clerkship Director for the Pediatric Clerkship for Yale medical students and is a member of the Pediatric Ethics Committee. Her clinical work includes evaluating child abuse cases at the Yale Child Sexual Abuse Clinic, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, forensic interviewers, and law enforcement. She emphasizes trauma-informed care, particularly supporting families during crises.
Education & Training:
- MD: New York University School of Medicine (2015)
- Pediatric Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital (2018)
- Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship: Northwestern University (2021)
Research Interests:
- Primary prevention strategies for child physical abuse
- Support systems for caregivers experiencing intimate partner violence
- Improving communication protocols in abuse/neglect cases
- Medical neglect linked to socioeconomic barriers
- Psychosocial support for children disclosing sexual abuse
Awards: Recognized with multiple teaching awards for her mentorship in clinical education and professionalism. Specific award names were not explicitly listed.
Advising & Clinical Work:
- Leads consult services for abuse/neglect concerns across Yale New Haven Hospital
- Focuses on family-centered approaches to trauma recovery
Labs/Teams: Active in the FRESH Collaborative and the newly established Section of Child Safety, Advocacy & Healing at Yale School of Medicine.