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Dr. Taranjeet Ahuja is an Associate Professor in Pediatrics and Science Education at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, holding dual appointments. She is a full-time faculty member since 2012, serving as Co-Leader of the Communication Curricular Thread and previously as Director of Ambulatory Clerkships. Dr. Ahuja’s roles include teaching physical diagnosis, clinical reasoning, and bedside coaching. She co-directs the Tell Me More program (Arnold P. Gold Foundation) to enhance patient-centered communication and facilitates the PEARLS case-based learning course.
Education: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (NY College of Osteopathic Medicine), Pediatric residency at Stony Brook University Hospital (Chief Resident), and Master of Science in Education (Hofstra University). Board-certified in Pediatrics, she maintains a clinical practice while focusing on medical education innovation.
Research emphasizes patient-clinician communication, medical student professional identity development, and curriculum design. Notable contributions include studies on multicultural patient interactions, telehealth during pandemics, and error disclosure training. Her work bridges clinical practice with educational methodologies to foster compassionate, effective healthcare providers.
Awards: No specific prizes listed, but recognized for clinical and educational leadership during residency. Active in academic roles at Northwell Health, including chair positions in Pediatrics and Science Education.
Grants/Advising: No explicit grants mentioned, but her roles involve curriculum development and program leadership. Advises medical students through elective programs like Tell Me More and PEARLS.
Labs/Teams: Core member of Zucker School’s communication curriculum team, contributing to a four-year longitudinal program. Collaborates with national organizations like the Arnold P. Gold Foundation and Society of General Internal Medicine.
