Teri Lee Turner

Teri Lee Turner, M.D., M.P.H., M.Ed. is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, serving as Vice Chair of Education for the Section of Academic General Pediatrics and holding the Martin I. Lorin, M.D., Endowed Chair in Medical Education. Her clinical practice is based at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas, where she provides patient care while leading educational initiatives.

Her educational background includes:

• M.D. from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (1990)
• Advanced Training from Baylor College of Medicine (1993, 1996)
• M.P.H. from University of Texas Health Science Center (1996)
• M.Ed. (Master of Education)

Dr. Turner specializes in Medical Education with strong clinical foundations in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and General Pediatrics. Her work bridges educational theory and pediatric practice, focusing on curriculum development and innovative teaching methodologies for medical trainees. The integration of her M.P.H. and M.Ed. qualifications enables a multidisciplinary approach to pediatric education and healthcare delivery.

Her most significant recognition is the Martin I. Lorin, M.D., Endowed Chair in Medical Education, highlighting her leadership in shaping medical education at Baylor College of Medicine.

Dr. Turner maintains an active clinical role at Texas Children's Hospital while directing educational programs. Her dual board certification in General Pediatrics and Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics informs both her patient care and educational leadership, creating synergies between clinical practice and academic medicine.