Danielle M. Goetz MD
Danielle M. Goetz
MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Pediatric Pulmonology; Pediatrics
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
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Dr. Danielle Goetz is Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the division of Pediatric Pulmonology at UBMD Pediatrics, the University at Buffalo and the John R. Oishei Children's Hospital. She directs the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Center of Western New York in Buffalo, NY, one of 120 CF Centers in the United States accredited by the CF Foundation, which is responsible for the care of CF patients in Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas. As the CF Center Director, she leads a multi-disciplinary team including a nurse, respiratory therapist, social worker, and dietician, to coordinate the care of CF patients in the center. Her clinical interests focus on CF and other Pediatric Pulmonary diseases, including ciliary dyskinesia and rare lung diseases, as well as common conditions such as chronic cough, wheezing, and asthma. Dr. Goetz's research interests include optimizing care in cystic fibrosis, mental health in cystic fibrosis, and quality improvement to improve outcomes in CF and other pulmonary diseases. Her scholarly activity includes being co-director of the Buffalo site for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Therapeutic Development Network (TDN). She has served as the Buffalo site PI for multiple observational and interventional research trials in CF through the TDN over the past 9 years. Dr. Goetz is also involved in mental health research in CF together with the Buffalo Adult CF Center Director, Dr. Carla Frederick, and the Director of Child Psychiatry at the University of Buffalo, Dr. Beth Smith. Dr. Goetz is currently the physician leader for the Buffalo site for the CF Foundation's Quality Improvement Learning Network; a 30 center network in the US. Her team is a multi-disciplinary quality improvement team that includes a CF patient and parent partner as well as other members of the CF care team who meet together to plan and implement projects designed to improve the care of people living with CF. Dr. Goetz is responsible for educating residents and medical students in Pediatric Pulmonology and enjoys collaborating with them and other sites for academic work.
Education and Training:
- Other, Partnership Enhancement Training, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2022)
- Other, Partnership Enhancement Program, Training provided by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to the CF Center of WNY, 12 full hours of training on enhancing communication with patients and families (2019)
- Fellowship, Pediatric Pulmonology, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2010)
- Residency, Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2007)
- Residency, Pediatrics, Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2006)
- Internship, Pediatrics, Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2004)
- MD, Medicine, University at Buffalo, Magna Cum Laude (2003)
- BS, Biology, Canisius College, Summa Cum Laude (1999)
Employment:
- Cystic Fibrosis Center Director, Pediatrics, UBMD Pediatrics, CF Center of WNY (2014-present)
- Director of Pediatric Pulmonology Medical Student and Resident Training, Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine, University at Buffalo (2013-present)
- Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2018-present)
- Director, Cystic Fibrosis Center, Oishei Children's Hospital (2014-present)
- Attending Physician, Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, Oishei Children‘s Hospital (2013-present)
- Director, Pediatric Resident and Medical Student Education in Pediatric Pulmonology, Oishei Children's Hospital (2013-present)
- Director, Pediatric Flexible Bronchoscopy, Oishei Children (2013–2020)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2013–2018)
- Associate Director, Cystic Fibrosis Center, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2013–2014)
- Director, Pediatric Resident and Medical Student Rotation in Pediatric Pulmonology, Rainbow Babies and Children‘s Hospital (2012–2013)
- Director, Pediatric Bronchoscopy, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Rainbow Babies and Children‘s Hospital (2011–2013)
- Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital (2010–2013)
- Clinical Instructor, Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2006–2007)
- Primary Care Extern in Medicine, Dr. Michael Aronica, Elmwood Health Center (2001)
- Primary Care Extern in Family Medicine, Dr. Peter Kowalski, Louis Lazar Family Medicine Center (2000)
Awards and Honors:
- Top Doctors in Western NY (2023)
- Top Doctors in Western NY (2022)
- Top Doctors in WNY (2021)
- Top Doctors in WNY (2020)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Quality Care Award (2018)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Outstanding Partnership Award (CF Center of WNY) (2017)
- WNY Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Excellence in Care Award (2017)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Leonard Tow 2003 Humanism in Medicine Award (2003)
- American Medical Women‘s Association: Janet M. Glasgow Achievement Citation for Academic Excellence for Women in Top 10% of the Class (2003)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Gordon S. Ehrlich Award for Demonstration of Significant Understanding of Childhood Disease (2003)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Morris and Sadie Stern Neuroanatomy Award for Excellence is Neuroanatomy (2003)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Dean‘s Letter of Commendation (2001)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Dean‘s Letter of Commendation (2000)
- Canisius College: Seven-Semester Dean's List Award (1999)
- Canisius College: City of Oviedo, Spain Award for Distinction in Spanish (1999)
- Canisius College: Tri-Beta Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Biological Sciences (1999)
- Canisius College: DiGamma Honor Society for Service to the School (1999)
- Canisius College: Distinguished Senior Award for Service to the School and Community (1999)
- Canisius College: Presidential Scholarship (Full Tuition Academic Scholarship) (1995)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: 1st and 2nd Year Clinical Fellowship Awards (2007-2009)
- Castle Connolly: Exceptional Women in Medicine (2019-2020)
- Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh: Scientific Program Advanced Research Fellowship Award (2009-2010)
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Buffalo Spree Magazine: Top Doctors in Western New York (2017-2018, 2020-2021)
Research Expertise:
- Cystic fibrosis
- Pediatric Pulmonology
Research Centers:
- Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- September 2020–August 2021
Impact of Advanced Therapy on Mental Health in Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
University at Buffalo Office of Research and Economic Development
Role: Co-Investigator
$25,000 - January 2018–December 2020
Roll-Over Study for 661-113
Vertex
Role: Principal Investigator
$70,000 - January 2019–December 2019
Success with Therapies Research Consortium: Medical Application Study
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Co-Investigator - September 2018–December 2019
Medication Decision Making in CF
Role: Co-Investigator - January 2017–December 2019
Rollover Study of Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor Combination Therapy in Subjects Ages 2-5 Years
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Role: Principal Investigator
$25,000 - January 2017–December 2019
A Phase 3, Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of VX 661 in Subjects 6-11 Years with 2 Copies of F508del
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Role: Principal Investigator
$90,000 - October 2017–April 2019
GROW: A Multi-Center, Placebo-Controlled, Double Blind, Randomized Study Evaluating the Role of Oral Glutathione on Growth Parameters in Children with CF
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc.
Role: Principal Investigator
$50,000 - March 2014–March 2019
The EPIC Observational Longitudinal Assessment of Risk Factors For and Impact of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Acquisition and Early Anti-Pseudomonal Therapy in Children with Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc.
Role: Principal Investigator
$29,045 - January 2017–January 2019
Primary Investigator Protected Effort (PIPE) Award
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutic Development Network
Role: Principal Investigator
$47,732 - June 2017–December 2018
A CF C3N Care Model of the Future: Proposal for Piloting a Learning Health System
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Role: Principal Investigator
$76,950 - January 2016–December 2018
Implementation of the Depression and Anxiety Guidelines: Award for a Mental Health Coordinator
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc.
Role: Principal Investigator
$121,384 - January 2016–December 2018
A Phase 3, Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor Combination Therapy in Subjects Ages 2-5 Years with 2 Copies of F508del
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Role: Principal Investigator
$25,000 - January 2015–December 2018
Additional Research Coordinator (ARC) Award
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc.
Role: Principal Investigator
$243,760 - August 2014–July 2018
Success with Therapies Research Consortium
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Principal Investigator
$111,240 - January 2015–December 2017
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of VX-661 in Combination with Ivacaftor in Subjects Aged 12 Years and Older with Cystic Fibrosis, Homozygous for the F508del-CFTR Mutation
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Role: Co-Investigator
$50,000 - January 2015–December 2017
A Two-Part Multicenter Perspective Longitudinal Study of CFTR-Dependent Disease Profiling in Cystic Fibrosis (PROSPECT)
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc.
Role: Co-Investigator
$30,000 - January 2015–December 2017
SHIP: Saline Hypertonic in Preschoolers
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc.
Role: Principal Investigator
$40,000 - January 2015–December 2017
A Phase 3, Rollover Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Long-Term Treatment with Lumacaftor in Combination with Ivacaftor in Subjects Aged 6 Years and Older with with Cystic Fibrosis, Homozygous for the F508del-CFTR Mutation
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$113,215 - January 2014–December 2016
G551D Observational Study (GOAL) Gastrointestinal pH sub-Study
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc.
Role: Co-Investigator
$30,000 - January 2014–December 2016
Quality Improvement Project on Depression Screening
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Co-Investigator
$10,500 - January 2013–December 2016
Use of Lung Clearance Index to Measure Change in Airways Obstruction in Inpatients with Cystic Fibrosis
Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo
Role: Principal Investigator - January 2013–December 2015
A Long-Term Prospective Observational Study of the Incidence of and Risk Factors for Fibrosing Colonopathy in US Patients with Cystic Fibrosis Treated with Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy: A Harmonized Protocol Across Sponsors
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc.
Role: Co-Investigator
$5,000 - February 2015–October 2015
A Phase 3, Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Tolerability of Lumacaftor in Combination with Ivacaftor in Subjects 6 Through 11 Years of Age
Vertex
Role: Principal Investigator
$107,668 - December 2021
VX20-121-102 clinical trial
Role: Co-Investigator - September 2021
Mayflowers OB-20: Observational Study of Pregnant Women with CF
Role: Co-Investigator - January 2021
Routine Depression Screening in CF
Role: Principal Investigator - August 2020
BEGIN-OB-19: Prospective Study to Evaluate the Biological and Clinical Effects of Significantly Corrected CFTR Function in Infants and Young Children with CF
Role: Principal Investigator - October 2019
Preventing Depression and Anxiety: RCT of CF specific cognitive behavioral therapy
Role: Co-Investigator - July 2019
PROMISE: observational study in CF - July 2019
CHEC-SC: sweat tests after CFTR modulators
Role: Co-Investigator - June 2017
Quality Improvement Project: Pilot Learning Network
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Principal Investigator
$20,000 - November 2016
Therapeutics Development Center (TDC)
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc.
Role: Co-Investigator
$1,820,000 - July 2015
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry Site 5
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Role: Principal Investigator
$140,000
Journal Articles:
- Byrwa DJ*, Perez GF, Roach CM, Prentice S, Goetz DM. (2023) Airway clearance therapy in the school environment: Retrospective analysis of a cohort of pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis. Journal of cystic fibrosis : official journal of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society (Jan)
- Goetz DM, Savant AP. (2021) Review of CFTR modulators 2020. Pediatric pulmonology (Dec), 56(12): 3595-3606.
- Goetz DM, Frederick C, Savant A, Cogswell A, Fries L, Roach C, Shea N, Borowitz D, Smith B. (2021) Systematic depression and anxiety screening for patients and caregivers: implementation and process improvement in a cystic fibrosis clinic. BMJ open quality (May), 10(2). doi:10.1136/bmjoq-2020-001333
- George A, Smith BA, Sawicki GS, Goetz DM. (2020) Survey of patients with cystic fibrosis and caregivers decisions regarding CFTR modulators. Pediatr Pulmonol (Jun).
- Kopp BT, Joseloff E, Goetz D, Ingram B, Heltshe SL, Leung DH, Ramsey BW, McCoy K, Borowitz D. (2019) Urinary metabolomics reveals unique metabolic signatures in infants with cystic fibrosis. Journal of cystic fibrosis : official journal of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society (Jul), 18(4): 507-515. doi:10.1016/j.jcf.2018.10.016
- Goetz DM, Kopp BT, Salvator A, Moore-Clingenpeel M, McCoy K, Leung DH, Kloster M, Ramsey BR, Heltshe SH, Borowitz DS. (2019) Pulmonary findings in infants with cystic fibrosis during the first year of life: Results from the Baby Observational and Nutrition Study (BONUS) cohort study. Pediatr Pulmonol (May), 54(5): 581-586.
- Goetz DM. (2019) Review of Cystic Fibrosis. Pediatr Ann (Apr), 48(4): e154-e161.
- Jiang K, Poppenberg KE, Wong L, Chen Y, Borowitz DS, Goetz DM, Sheehan DW, Frederick CA, Tutino VM, Meng H, Jarvis JN. (2019) RNA sequencing data from neutrophils of patients with cystic fibrosis reveals potential for developing biomarkers for pulmonary exacerbations. J Cyst Fibros (Mar), 18(2): 194-202.
- Goetz DM, Howard MB, Ma C, Cahill B, Westley M, Borowitz DS, Sheehan DW. (2018) Satisfaction with Lung Clearance Index Testing as Compared to Spirometry Performed Before and After Hospitalization for Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonary Exacerbation. Arch Pediatr (Jan).
- Milla CE, Ratjen F, Marigowda G, Liu F, Waltz D, Rosenfeld M, VX13-809-011 Part B Investigator Group. (2017) Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor in Patients Aged 6-11 Years with Cystic Fibrosis and Homozygous for F508del-CFTR. Am J Respir Crit Care Med (Apr), 195(7): 912-920.
- George A, Goetz DM. (2017) A case of sulfhemoglobinemia in a child with chronic constipation. Respir Case Med Rep (Mar), 21: 21-24.
- Goetz DM, Singh S. (2016) Respiratory System Disease. Pediatr Clin North Am (Aug), 63(4): 637-659.
- Hughes EE, Stevens CF, Saavedra-Matiz CA, Tavakoli NP, Krein LM, Parker A, Zhang Z, Maloney B, Vogel B, DeCecelie-Germana J, Kier C, Anbar RD, Berdella MN, Comber PG, Dozor AJ, Goetz DM, Guida L Jr, Kattan M, Ting A, Voter KZ, New York State Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening Consortium, van Roey P, Caggana M, Kay DM. (2016) Clinical Sensitivity of Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Panels in a Diverse Population. Hum Mutat (Feb), 37(2): 201-208.
- Prentice SL, Flattery-Walsh L, Goetz DM, Surace B, Singh S. (2015) Assessment of sterilizer use for respiratory equipment in cystic fibrosis patients: a survey study. Pediatr Pulmonol (Dec), 50(12): 1175-1175.
- Goetz DM, Singh S, Sheehan DW. (2015) Effect of enterovirus D68 on Lung Clearance Index in patients with cystic fibrosis: A case report. Respir Med Case Rep (Sep), 16: 125-127.
- Mann M, Goetz DM, Leung D, Borowitz DS. (2014) Starting an academic career and starting a family: challenges and some potential solutions. J Pediatr (Sep), 165(3): 430-431.
- Goetz DM, Burns C, Segura BJ, Weiner DJ. (2010) Late presentation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in patients with cystic fibrosis. Pediatr Pulmonol (Apr), 45(4): 403-405.
- Dorsaneo D, Borowitz DS, Sharp J, Moss R. (2004) Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis with normal serum IgE in a child with cystic fibrosis. Pediatr Asthma Allergy Immunol (Jul), 17(2): 146-150.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Filbrun AG, Goetz DM, Yuan N. (2014) In: "Disorders of the Respiratory System". McGraw Hill, 519-546.
Abstracts:
- Lanfelder-Schwind E, Kay DM, Berdella M..Goetz D et al. (2022) Variable genetic counseling access and services for parents of infants who screen positive for cystic fibrosis in NY State. J Cyst Fibros, North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Nov)
- Kier C, Sadeghi H, Kay DM...Goetz D et al. (2022) Characteristics of 225 infants with CFSPID/CRMS identified in NY State over a three year period. J Cyst Fibros, North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Nov) Oral
- Phan H, Daines C, Green A et al. MAP study site investigator Danielle Goetz among others. (2021) Feasibility and acceptability of a medication schedule mobile application as part of CF care: a pilot, real-world, mobile health study in CF clinics. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. (Nov) S290
- Choudhary S, Giusti R, Goetz D et al. (2021) New York Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening Consortium quality improvement: focus on parent and pediatrician education and development of a statewide standard of care for CF-related metabolic syndrome infants. J Cyst Fibros, North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Virtual, (Nov) S80 Poster
- Byrwa D*, Perez G, Roach C, Prentice C, Goetz D. (2021) Daily airway clearance in the school environment: Retrospective analysis of a cohort of pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Virtual, (Nov) S86
- Kay D, Stevens C, Sicko R, Berdella M, Boyer J, DeCelie-Germana J, Dozor A, Fortner C, Giusti R, Goetz DM et al. (2020) Design and Implementation of a Custom Sequencing Panel for CF Newborn Screening in New York State. Pediatric Pulmonology, North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Virtual, (Oct) S120
- Coelho JF*, Frederick CA, Wrotniak BH, Smith B, Goetz DM. (2020) Depression and Anxiety in Cystic Fibrosis: Understanding the Association Between Socioeconomic Status and Health Outcomes. Pediatric Pulmonology, North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Virtual, (Oct) S277
- Frederick CA, Goetz DM, Fries LM, Shea N, Roach C, Smith BA. (2019) Association of Depression with Adverse Health Outcomes in Individuals with CF. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Oct) S391-S391
- Smith BA, Roach C, Goetz DM, Shea N, Frederick CA. (2019) The Course of Depression in Cystic Fibrosis: Results of a 6-Year Longitudinal Study. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Oct) S405-S405
- Goetz DM, Petren KM, Daines C, Ren CL. (2019) FEV1-Indicated Exacerbation Signal: A New Marker of Pulmonary Exacerbations. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Oct) S132-S134
- Shea N, Frederick CA, Fries LM, Goetz DM, Roach C, Smith BA. (2019) Mental Health Screening in Cystic Fibrosis: Trajectory to Follow-Up Care. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Oct) S409-S409
- Chen LM, Goetz DM, Hammouda S, Giusti R. (2019) New York State Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening: A Statewide Quality Improvement Project to Assess the Impact of Nextgen Sequencing. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Oct) S237-S237
- Kay D, Berdella M, Boyer J, Decelie-Germana J, Dozor A, Fortner CN, Giusti R, Goetz DM, Guida L, Kaslovsky R, Kier C, Lea HK, Langfelder-Schwind E, Ozarowski AL, Maldonado V, Martin L, Saavedra-Matiz C, Sadeghi H, Seguin JM, Soultan ZN, Ting A, Torkington-Wood H, Welter J, Stevens C, Caggana M. (2019) Outcomes in Infants Identified by IRT-DNA-SEQ Newborn Screening Algorithm in New York State. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Oct) S234-S234
- Kay D, Berdella M, Boyer J, DeCelie-Germana J, Dozor A, Fortner CN, Giusti R, Goetz DM et al. (2019) Outcomes in Infants Identified by IRT- DNA Seq Newborn Screening Algorithm in New York State. Pediatric Pulmonology, North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Nashville, Tennessee (Oct) S234
- Frederick CA, Fries LM, Goetz DM, Roach C, Cogswell A, Smith BA. (2018) Relationships Between Depression and Health Outcomes and Trends Over 5 Years of Screening Individuals with CF. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Sep) 423-423
- George A, Goetz DM, Sawicki GS, Smith BA. (2018) Survey of Cystic Fibrosis Patient/Caregiver Decisions and Provider Advice Regarding CFTR Modulator Therapy. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Sep) 434-435
- Kay D, Berdella M, Boyer J, Decelie-Germana J, Dozor A, Fortner CN, Giusti R, Goetz DM, Guida L, Hughes E, Kaslovsky R, Kier C, Krein L, Langfelder-Schwind E, Laterza OA, Martin L, Saavedra-Matiz C, Sadeghi H, Soultan ZN, Ting A, Stevens C, Caggana M. (2018) IRT-DNA-SEQ Algorithm Improves CF Newborn Screening in New York. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Sep) 205-205
- Smith BA, Goetz DM, Frederick CA, Roach C, Cogswell A. (2018) Depression and Cystic Fibrosis: Results of a 5-Year Longitudinal Study. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Sep) 429-429
- Frederick CA, Fries LM, Roach C, Cogswell A, Goetz DM, Smith BA. (2018) Association of CFTR Modulation Therapy Prescription and Mental Health Changes in Individuals with CF. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Sep) 423-423
- Frederick CA, Goetz DM, Fries LM, Roach C, Cogswell A, Smith BA. (2017) Association of Depression and Adverse Health Outcomes and Trends Over Time in Individuals with CF. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Sep) S500-S500
- Goetz DM, Frederick CA, Cogswell A, Roach C, Fries LM, Pardee C, Borowitz DS, Smith BA. (2017) Developing and Sustaining a Model for Depression and Anxiety Screening and Stepped Care Treatment: Year Four of the Buffalo Quality Improvement Initiative. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Sep) S416-S416
- Goetz DM, Ma C, Westley M, Howard B, Borowitz DS. (2016) Lung Clearance Index Testing and Satisfaction Compared to Spirometry and Plethysmography Performed Before and After Hospitalization for Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonary Exacerbation. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Oct) 356-357
- Goetz DM, Rand K, Roach CM, Cogswell A, Smith BA. (2016) Screening for Depression in Caregivers of Children with Cystic Fibrosis. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Oct) 456-456
- Prentice SL, Singh S, Flattery-Walsh L, Surace B, Goetz DM. (2015) Assessment of Sterilizer Use for Respiratory Equipment in Cystic Fibrosis Patients: A Survey Study. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Oct) 452-452
- Fisher L, Goetz DM, Giusti R, Grob R. (2015) Improving Parental Experience with Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening in New York State. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Oct) 398-398
- Goetz DM, Frederick CA, Roach CM, Cogswell A, Smith BA. (2015) The Relationship Between Depression and Patient Outcomes in Children and Adults with CF. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Oct) 442-443
- Prentice S, Goetz DM, Flattery-Walsh L, Frederick CA. (2014) Annual Assessment of Vest Fitting and Condition in Patients Using High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation for Airway Clearance. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Sep) 400-401
- Frederick CA, Goetz DM, Borowitz DS, Surace B. (2014) Patient and Family Perceptions of the New Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines. Pediatr Pulmonol, (Sep) 340-340
Professional Memberships:
- Buffalo Pediatric Society (2014–present)
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Fellow (FAAP) (2010–present)
- American College of Chest Physicians (2008–present)
- American Thoracic Society (2007–present)
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Post Residency Training Member (2007–2010)
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Resident Fellow (2003–2007)
Presentations:
- "Workshop Session Chair" Pulmonary Potpourri Session, North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (2022)
- "Symposium speaker: Continue to Inspire: Airway clearance and exercise in CF in post-modulator times." North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. (2021)
- "Workshop Chair: CF Pulmonary Potpourri: Effect of Modulators and More." North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. (2021)
- "Cystic Fibrosis" Pulmonary Physiology: Lecture for 2nd year medical students (2021)
- "Cystic Fibrosis and Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia" Resident Case-Based Teaching Session; Oishei Children's Hospital (2020)
- "IDM730: Core Topics – Emotional Intelligence" 2nd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2020)
- "Recurrent Pneumonia and Cystic Fibrosis" Medical Student Lecture Recording; University at Buffalo (2020)
- "FEV1 Indicated Exacerbation Signal (FIES) in Cystic Fibrosis: A New Marker of Pulmonary Decline" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2019)
- "Association of Depression with Adverse Health Outcomes in Individuals with CF" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2019)
- "Emotional Intelligence" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2019)
- "FEV1-Indicated Exacerbation Signal: A New Marker of Pulmonary Exacerbations" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2019)
- "IMC604: Cystic Fibrosis" 2nd Year Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2019)
- "Mental Health Screening in Cystic Fibrosis: Trajectory to Follow-Up Care" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2019)
- "New York State Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening: A Statewide Quality Improvement Project to Assess the Impact of Nextgen Sequencing" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2019)
- "Outcomes in Infants Identified by IRT-DNA-SEQ Newborn Screening Algorithm in New York State" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2019)
- "The Course of Depression in Cystic Fibrosis: Results of a 6-Year Longitudinal Study" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2019)
- "Emotional Intelligence" Therapeutic Development Network Meeting; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2019)
- "Association of CFTR Modulator Therapy Prescription and Mental Health Changes in Individuals with CF" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2018)
- "Association of Depression and Adverse Health Outcomes and Trends Over 5 Years in Individuals with CF" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2018)
- "Depression and CF: Results of a 5-Year Longitudinal Study" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2018)
- "Incidence and Characterization of Depression in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis Who Died Since the Inception of Standard Mental Health Screening: A Retrospective Case Series" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2018)
- "IRT-DNA-SEQ Algorithm Improves CF Newborn Screening in New York" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2018)
- "Relationships Between Depression and Health Outcomes and Trends Over 5 Years of Screening Individuals with CF" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2018)
- "Survey of Cystic Fibrosis Patient/Caregiver Decisions Regarding CFTR Modulator Therapy" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2018)
- "Mental Health in the Face of Cystic Fibrosis" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2018)
- "Association of Depression with Adverse Health Outcomes and Trends Over Time in Individuals with CF" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2017)
- "CLIN: Screening for Depression in a Pediatric Program" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2017)
- "Developing and Sustaining a Model for Depression and Anxiety Screening and Stepped Care Treatment: Year Four of the Buffalo Quality Improvement Initiative" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2017)
- "Pulmonary Physiology: Cystic Fibrosis" Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2017)
- "Recurrent Pneumonia and Cystic Fibrosis" Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2017)
- "John R. Oishei Children‘s Hospital Updates" Media Interview; Kiss 98.5; Janet & Nick in the Morning (2017)
- "Recurrent Pneumonia and Cystic Fibrosis" Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2017)
- "Cystic Fibrosis" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2016)
- "Cystic Fibrosis Emergencies Including DIOS, Pneumothorax" PICU Fellows Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2016)
- "Lung Clearance Index Testing and Satisfaction Compared to Spirometry and Plethysmography Performed Before and After Hospitalization for Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonary Exacerbation" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2016)
- "Screening for Depression in Caregivers of Children with Cystic Fibrosis" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2016)
- "Radiological Findings in Pediatric Interstitial Lung Disease" Eastern Pediatric Pulmonology Teleconference (2016)
- "Recurrent Pneumonia and Cystic Fibrosis" Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2015)
- "What‘s the Reason for the Wheezing?" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2015)
- "Assessment of Sterilizer Use for Respiratory Equipment in Cystic Fibrosis Patients: A Survey Study" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2015)
- "Cystic Fibrosis" Kaleida Health Medical Minute; WIVB (2015)
- "Improving Parental Experience with Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening in New York State" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2015)
- "Routine Depression Screening: Feasibility and Patient Outcomes: The Buffalo Experience" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; Workshop: Implementing of Mental Health Screening: Strategies and Successes (2015)
- "The Relationship Between Depression and Patient Outcomes in Children and Adults with CF" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2015)
- "ABCs of Pediatric Pulmonology" Pediatric Nurse Practitioners of WNY; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2015)
- "Recurrent Pneumonia and Cystic Fibrosis" Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2015)
- "DIOS-Distal Intestinal Obstructive Syndrome in CF" Emergency Medicine Fellows Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2015)
- "Recurrent Pneumonia and Cystic Fibrosis" Medical Student Lecture; University at Buffalo (2015)
- "Just Outside the Lungs-Pneumothorax/Pneumomediastinum, Chest Wall Abnormalities, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2014)
- "Annual Assessment of Vest Fitting and Condition in Patients Using High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation for Airway Clearance" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2014)
- "Hemoptysis and Pulmonary Hemorrhage" Pediatric Resident Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2014)
- "Patient and Family Perceptions of the New Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2014)
- "Successful Screening Strategies for Depression" North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2014)
- "Congenital Lobar Emphysema" Pulmonology-Surgery Co-Conference; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2014)
- "Localized Bronchiectasis in CF" Pulmonology-Surgery Co-Conference; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2014)
- "Recurrent Pneumonia and Cystic Fibrosis" Medical Student Lecture; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2013)
- "What‘s the Reason for the Wheezing?" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2013)
- "Control of Breathing and the Role of Acid Base Balance Regulation" PICU Fellows Lecture; Rainbow Babies and Children‘s Hospital (2013)
- "Complications of Flexible Bronchoscopy" Pediatric Pulmonology Fellows Lecture; Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital (2013)
- "Long-term Non-Infectious Pulmonary Complications of Bone Marrow Transplant" Bone Marrow Transplant Team Lecture; Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital (2013)
- "Diffusion" Pediatric Pulmonology Fellows Physiology Lecture; Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital (2012)
- "Lung Immune Defense and Pulmonary Complications in Immune Deficiency" PICU Fellows Lecture; Rainbow Babies and Children‘s Hospital (2012)
- "Long Acting Bronchodilators in Pediatrics" Pediatric Pulmonology Fellows Lecture; Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital (2012)
- "Congenital Malformations of the Lung Parenchyma" Pediatric Pulmonology Fellows Lecture; Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital (2011)
- "Pulmonary Sequestration" Chest Conference; Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital (2011)
- "Pulmozyme, Hypertonic Saline and Mucomyst" Pediatric Pulmonology Fellows Lecture; Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital (2011)
- "Proteinases and Anti-Proteinases" Pediatric Pulmonology Fellows Lecture; Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital (2011)
- "Interpreting Pulmonary Function Tests" Physician and Staff Presentation; Parma Pediatrics (2011)
- "Sip Ventilation" Tracheostomy Ventilator Lecture; Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital (2010)
- "Hemoptysis and Pulmonary Hemorrhage in Children" Pediatric Pulmonology Lecture; Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2010)
- "16 Year Old Male with Cough and Dysphagia" Annual Meeting; American Thoracic Society; Pediatric Case Reports: Diagnostic and Management Dilemmas (2010)
- "Increased Evidence for Autophagy in Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells (HBECs)" Annual Meeting; American Thoracic Society; Poster Discussion Session (2010)
- "Respiratory Mechanics" Pediatric Pulmonology Physiology Lecture; Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2010)
- "Salmeterol vs. Double Dose Fluticasone" Pediatric Pulmonology/Allergy Journal Club; Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2009)
- "The Role of Autophagy and Apoptosis in Rhinovirus Clearance from Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells in Asthma" Research in Progress in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine; Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2009)
- "Increased Apoptosis Contributes to Decreased Viral Titers in Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells (HBECs) Exposed to Rhinovirus-16 (RV16)" 6th Annual Respiratory Disease Young Investigators' Forum; UNC Department of Medicine and GSK (2009)
- "The Role of Autophagy and Apoptosis in Rhinovirus Clearance from Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells in Asthma" Pediatric Pulmonology/Allergy Research Conference; Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2009)
- "Increased Apoptosis Contributes to Decreased Viral Titers in Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells Exposed to Rhinovirus-16" Annual Meeting; American Thoracic Society; Poster Discussion Session (2009)
- "The Immunocompromised Patient" Pediatric Pulmonology Didactic Conference; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2009)
- "Oral Prednisolone and Preemptive Use of High-Dose Fluticasone for Pre-School Viral-induced Wheezing" Pediatric Pulmonology Journal Club; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2009)
- "Long-term Complications of Tracheoesophageal Fistula" Pediatric Pulmonology/Surgical Conference; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2008)
- "Wheezing Rhinovirus Illnesses in Early Life Predict Asthma Development" Pediatric Pulmonology/Allergy Journal Club; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2008)
- "Airway Resistance" Pediatric Pulmonology Physiology Lecture; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2008)
- "Ventilation/Perfusion Relationships" Pediatric Pulmonology Physiology Lecture; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2008)
- "High Flow Nasal Cannula and Delivery of Nasal CPAP" Pediatric Pulmonology Journal Club; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2008)
- "Airway Clearance in the PICU" Pediatric Intensive Care Unit-Pulmonology Joint Conference; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2007)
- "Safety and Efficacy Trial of Nebulized Denufosol in Cystic Fibrosis" Pediatric Pulmonology Journal Club; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2007)
- "Caregiver Perception of Anemia and Iron Deficiency Anemia" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2007)
- "Hypertensive Emergencies and Chronic Renal Failure" Morbidity and Mortality Conference; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2007)
- "Invasive Fungal Infection in a Leukemia Patient" Morbidity and Mortality Conference; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2007)
- "Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome/Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura" Morbidity and Mortality Conference; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2007)
- "Parvovirus Myocarditis in a Patient with Sickle Cell Disease" Chief's Rounds; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2007)
- "Vocal Cord Dysfunction" Morbidity and Mortality Conference; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2007)
- "Kawasaki Disease" Morbidity and Mortality Conference; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2006)
- "Patient Safety Conference" Resident Noon Conference Series; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2006)
- "Precocious Puberty: McCune Albright Syndrome" Chief's Rounds; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2006)
- "Lupus Nephritis" Chief's Rounds; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2006)
- "Pneumococcal Meningitis" Morbidity and Mortality Conference; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2006)
- "Neonatal Hypocalcemic Seizures" Chief's Rounds; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2006)
- "Airway Hemangiomas" Chief's Rounds; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2006)
- "Congenital Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura" Pediatric Grand Rounds; Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2005)
- "Target Tissues Influence Dendritic Growth in Sympathetic Neurons via Osteopathic Protein-1" Annual Meeting; American Society for Neurochemistry (1999)
- "Target Tissues Influence Dendritic Growth in Sympathetic Neurons via Osteopathic Protein-1" Annual Meeting; Society for Neuroscience (1998)
Service Activities:
- Give feedback on medical students' written case write ups; 3rd year medical student evaluation of case write ups (2023–present)
- The Women in CF Physician & Scientist Forum; Member (2022–present)
- 1st year medical students- small group instructor for cases; IMC 502 Small Group Sessions (2022–present)
- Jacobs School of Medicine Promotions Committee, Clinical Track; Review and presentation of dossiers (2022–present)
- UB Medical student teaching of 2nd year residents: Cystic Fibrosis and Spinal Muscular Atrophy discussion group. 15 students.; Educator (2021)
- 3rd year medical student evaluations of patient write ups; Medical student evaluations (2021)
- UB Medical school 3rd year medical student grading of patient write- ups: 4 per week, and helped with final grading; Grading Student Write Ups (2021–present)
- Interprofessional Forum: opioid dependence; Physician leader (2020–2021)
- CF Education Night; Coordinator/Presenter (2020)
- Intern Selection Committee, Pediatrics Residency, University at Buffalo; Member (2020–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Intern Selection Committee; Committee Member (2020–present)
- Diversity and Inclusion Selection committee for Medical students at the University at Buffalo; Committee member (2020–2021)
- University at Buffalo: Annual Interprofessional Forum - ‘Confronting Opioid Dependence: An Interprofessional Strategy' Small Group Facilitator/Debriefer (2019)
- CF Family Education Night; Coordinator/Presenter (2019)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Therapeutic Development Network - Steering Committee; Committee Member (2019–2021)
- University at Buffalo: Annual Interprofessional Forum - ‘Confronting Opioid Dependence: An Interprofessional Strategy' Small Group Facilitator/Debriefer (2018)
- I reviewed 20 applications to rank 5 college students for this award at UB; Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship Selection Committee (2018–2020)
- Attendance at meetings and discussing CF Care with patients and families; Cystic Fibrosis Patient & Family Advisory Board (2018–present)
- Kaleida Health/Oishei Children's Hospital: Quality Leadership Council; Member (2018–2020)
- Teaching 3rd year medical students: 12 contact hours per week for 2 or 3 weeks; General Pediatrics Full Time Teaching Attending on Service (2017)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship Selection Committee; Committee Member (2017–2020)
- Cystic Fibrosis Center of Western New York Annual Family Education Night; Coordinator (2017–2020)
- University at Buffalo: Annual Interprofessional Forum - ‘Improving Care Through Interprofessional Collaboration' Small Group Facilitator/Debriefer (2017)
- Cystic Fibrosis Center of Western New York: Newsletter; Editor (2017–present)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Therapeutic Development Network - Protocol Review Committee; Committee Member (2017–2019)
- Cystic Fibrosis Learning Network Physician Leader (2017–present)
- University at Buffalo Interprofessional Forums; Small Group Leader for Interprofessional Students (2016–2020)
- University at Buffalo: Annual Interprofessional Forum - ‘Confronting Opioid Dependence: An Interprofessional Strategy‘ Small Group Facilitator/Debriefer (2016)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Medical Student Mentoring Dinner; Participant (2016–2019)
- Cystic Fibrosis Center of Western New York: Family Education Night; Coordinator (2016)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: 2016 Gold Humanism Honor Society Pre-Match Day Retreat Small Group Leader (2016)
- Oishei Children‘s Hospital: Cystic Fibrosis Center Quality Improvement Project - Transition to Adulthood; Member (2016–2019)
- Cystic Fibrosis Center of Western New York: Family Education Night; Coordinator (2015)
- Oishei Children‘s Hospital: Cystic Fibrosis Center Quality Improvement Project - Improving Nutrition in Infants and Preschoolers; Member (2014–2017)
- General Pediatrics Full Time Teaching Attending; Teaching Attending 12 contact hours for 3 weeks (2014)
- New York State Consortium Newborn Screening Project (Laura Fisher, Certified Genetic Counselor); Sponsor (2014–present)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Pulmonology-Surgery Quarterly Co-Conference; Co-Founder (2014–2015)
- Cystic Fibrosis Center of Western New York: Family Education Night; Coordinator (2014)
- Cystic Fibrosis Center: Infection Control Webinar for Patients and Families; Coordinator (2013)
- Oishei Children‘s Hospital: Cystic Fibrosis Center Quality Improvement Project - Depression Screening; Member (2013–2021)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: Cystic Fibrosis Center Quality Improvement Project - Infection Control and Prevention; Member (2013–2015)
- New York State Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening Consortium; Member (2013–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Resident Recruitment Committee; Committee Member (2013–2014)
- Participate in board meetings and events, family education nights for CF in our community and center; CF Foundation Local Board (2013–present)
- Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo: CF Newborn Screening Clinic; Co-Founder (2013)
- Director of Pediatric Flexible Bronchoscopy; Director of Pediatric Flexible Bronchoscopy (2013–2020)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Students Interested in Pediatrics Preceptor (2013–present)
- Director of Pediatric Resident and Medical Student Pediatric Pulmonology rotation; Director of Pediatric Resident and Medical Student Pediatric Pulmonology rotation (2013–present)
- F1000 (F1000.com): Post-Publication Peer Review Service; Associate Member (2013–2014)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Annual Fundraisers and Events. CF Gala, Great Strides Walks, teaching Rising Stars about CF, CF luncheons; WNY CF Foundation Board Member (2013–present)
- Rainbow Babies and Children‘s Hospital: Tracheostomy-Ventilator Committee; Committee Member (2011–2013)
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine: Child Physical Exam Course for 2nd Year Medical Students; Teacher (2011–2013)
- Rainbow Babies and Children‘s Hospital: Intern Selection Committee; Committee Member (2011)
- Rainbow Babies and Children‘s Hospital: Pediatric Pulmonology Education Committee; Committee Member (2011–2013)
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine: Summer Medical Dental Education Program; Student Mentor (2011)
- Rainbow Babies and Children‘s Hospital: Intern Selection Committee; Committee Member (2010–2011)
- Asthma Education Activities: Health Fairs, Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, American Respiratory Association Walk, Jerome Bettis Asthma Camp; Volunteer (2009–2010)
- Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC: Pediatric Advanced Medical Interviewing Course for 2nd Year Medical Students; Teacher (2009)
- Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC: Cystic Fibrosis Quality Improvement Team; Member (2007–2010)
- Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC: Pediatric Advanced Physical Exam Course for 2nd Year Medical Students; Teacher (2007)
- Children‘s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC/American Diabetes Association: Diabetes Camp Medical Team Member (2005)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Medical Spanish for Medical Students; Coordinator (2001)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: American Medical Student Association; Secretary (2000–2001)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: American Medical Student Association; Vice President (2000–2001)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Heart Smart Program; Volunteer (2000–2001)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Students Teaching AIDS to Students; Volunteer (2000–2001)