Director - University of Colorado Pediatric Residency Program
Recognition & Awards
Top Doctor in Denver, 5280 Magazine
(2015)
Voted a 5280 best doctor by my peers in response to the question, "Which physician would you trust to treat you and your family?" for the last 10 years; 2007-2017
Career Teaching Scholar, Department of Pediatrics
(2015)
Awarded as a career award for dedication to the education of students, residents and subspecialty fellows
Partners in Care Award, University of Colorado Hospital
(2008)
Publications
Rahman SA, Sullivan JP, Barger LK, St Hilaire MA, O'Brien CS, Stone KL, Phillips AJK, Klerman EB, Qadri S, Wright KP Jr, Halbower AC, Segar JL, McGuire JK, Vitiello MV, de la Iglesia HO, Poynter SE, Yu PL, Sanderson AL, Zee PC, Landrigan CP, Czeisler CA, Lockley SW. Extended Work Shifts and Neurobehavioral Performance in Resident-Physicians. Pediatrics. 2021 Mar;147(3). PubMed PMID: 33619044
Shah P, Cannon DC, Lowe JR, Phillips J, Christensen RD, Kamath-Rayne B, Rosenberg A, Wiedmeier S, Patel S, Winter S, Baker S, Ohls RK. Effect of blood transfusions on cognitive development in very low birth weight infants. J Perinatol. 2021 Jun;41(6):1412-1418. PubMed PMID: 33911186
Landrigan CP, Rahman SA, Sullivan JP et al and ROSTERS Study Group. Effects on patient safety of a resident physician schedule without 24-hour shifts. N Engl
J Med 2020;382(26):2514-23. PMID: 32579812.
Schumacher, D et al: Etiology of unable to assess entrustable professional activities in a national study. APPD, San Diego, March 2020 (poster)
Schwartz A, Balmer DF, Borman-Shoap E, Chin A, Henry D, Herman BE, Hobday P, Lee JH, Multerer S, Myers RE, Ponitz K, Rosenberg A, Soep JB, West DC, Englander R. Shared Mental Models Among Clinical Competency Committees in the Context of Time-Variable, Competency-Based Advancement to Residency. Acad Med. 2020 Nov;95(11S Association of American Medical Colleges Learn Serve Lead: Proceedings of the 59th Annual Research in Medical Education Presentations):S95-S102. PubMed PMID: 32769469
Barger LK, Sullivan JP, Blackwell T, O'Brien CS, St Hilaire MA, Rahman SA, Phillips AJK, Qadri S, Wright KP, Segar JL, McGuire JK, Vitiello MV, de la Iglesia HO, Poynter SE, Yu PL, Zee P, Sanderson AL, Halbower AC, Lockley SW, Landrigan CP, Stone KL, Czeisler CA. Effects on resident work hours, sleep duration, and work experience in a randomized order safety trial evaluating resident-physician schedules (ROSTERS). Sleep. 2019 Aug 1;42(8). PubMed PMID: 31106381
Vollrath K, Rosenberg A, Gabrielski L, Deacon J, Marshall S, Rihn A, Grover T. NICU Discharge Feeding Bundle Improves Accuracy of Postdischarge Feeding Preparation and Potentially Prevents Readmission. Adv Neonatal Care. 2019 Apr;19(2):90-96. PubMed PMID: 30325750
Schwartz A, Balmer D, Borman-Shoap E, Chin A, Henry D, Herman B, Hobday P, Lee J, Multera S, Myers R, Ponitz K, Rosenberg A, Soep J, West DC, Englander R. Shared mental models among clinical competency committees in the context of time-variable competency-based advancement to residency. Acad Med…
Child and Teen Health - Pediatric Diseases and Conditions
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Ear Infection
Heart and Circulation - Congenital Heart Disease
Infections - Influenza
Infections - Pneumonia
Lungs and Breathing - Asthma
Lungs and Breathing - Pulmonary Disorders
Lungs and Breathing - Pulmonary Hypertension
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Hearing Loss
Infections - Viral Infections
Infections - Bacterial Infections
Infections - Fungal Infections
Mental Health and Behavior - Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Pregnancy and Reproduction - Maternal and Fetal Health
Pregnancy and Reproduction - Neonatal Intensive Care
Brain and Nervous System
Child and Teen Health
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Heart and Circulation
Infections
Lungs and Breathing
Mental Health and Behavior
Pregnancy and Reproduction
Clinical Interests
Continue an active neonatal practice at several institutions in the Denver metro area. Also provide high risk neonatal follow up care at Children’s Hospital 2 afternoons per week.
Personal Interests
Avid baseball fan and tennis player
Volunteer Activities
Medical Advisory committee for Round-Up-River Ranch camp. Physician volunteer at the camp during the summer.
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
(1976)
Undergraduate Schools:
BA, Vanderbilt University (TN)
(1972)
Internships:
University of Colorado
(1977)
Residency Programs:
University of Colorado, Pediatrics (1979)
Fellowships:
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Program, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
(1981)