In this episode of the special series, “Pathways to Pediatrics,” hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview Allison Empey, MD, FAAP, chairperson of the AAP Committee on Native American Child Health. Dr. Empey talks about balancing her academic work at Oregon Health & Science University with her practice at her rural clinic serving the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
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Allison Empey, MD, FAAP
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Allison Empey is an assistant professor and general pediatrician at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). Her professional interests include newborn care, Native American health, community engagement, and mentorship for those underrepresented in medicine. She is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and practices one day per week at her own tribal clinic. Following her passion for mentorship and Native American health, she directs the Wy’east Post-Baccalaureate Pathway for American Indian/Alaska Native pre-medical students. Additionally, she serves as the chairperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Native American Child Health and is the Vice Chair of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Department of Pediatrics at OHSU.
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
The interviewees have no conflicts of interest to disclose
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"Steadfast" by Blue Dot Sessions at www.sessions.blue
Theme music composed by Matthew Simonson at Foundsound.media
*The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and not necessarily those of the American Academy of Pediatrics.