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NeonatologyContact Information
Texas Children's Pavilion for Women
Houston,TX77030
6651 Main Street, Suite F.0720.26
United States
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Texas US
Phone: 832-826-1380
Melissa M. Carbajal, MD
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | fellowship | Neonatal-Perinatal | 2009 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | internship/residency | Pediatrics | 2006 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch | medical school | Doctor of Medicine | 2003 |
Personal Statement
Professional Interests:
- The Role of Spirituality in Clinical Care
- Medical Education - Fellows
- Medical Education - Residents
- Curriculum Design
- Receiving Feedback
- Course and Program Assessment/Evaluation
- Development of Entrusable Professional Activities (EPAs)
Organization
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Academic Pediatric Association | 01/2015 - present |
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member (06/2006 - present) |
| Texas Pediatric Society | 01/2009 - present |
Selected Publications
"Chaper 29. Communicating about Spirituality and other Worldviews." Communicating with Pediatric Patients and the. 2015:240-245.
Melissa M. Carbajal, MD. "Considering a Balanced Approach to “Training Doctors for Person-Centered Care”." Acad Med. 2016 July;91(7):897–898. Pubmed PMID: 27351816.
Backes CH, Bonachea EM, Rivera BK, Reynolds MM, Kovalchin CE, Reber KM, Ball MK, Sutsko R, Guntupalli SR, Smith CV, Mahan JD, Carbajal MM. "Preparedness of pediatric residents for fellowship: a survey of US neonatal-perinatal fellowship program directors.." J Perinatol. 2016 December;36(12):1132-1137. Pubmed PMID: 27684422.