Pedro Rivera-Hernandez
Pedro Rivera-Hernandez
Clinical Assistant Professor - Neonatology Associate Program Director, Neonatal Perinatal Medicine Fellowship
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
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This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDEducation and Training:
- Fellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, University at Buffalo (2021)
- Residency, Pediatrics, Copper University Hospital (2018)
- MD, San Juan Bautista School of Medicine (2014)
- BS, Biology, University of Puerto Rico (2009)
Employment:
- Associate Program Director, Neonatal Perinatal Medicine Fellowship, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2022-present)
- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics - Clinical Educator, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2021-present)
- Attending Physician, Oishei Children's Hospital (2021-present)
Awards and Honors:
- Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards (2022)
Journal Articles:
- Rivera-Hernandez P, Nair J, Islam S, Davidson L, Chang A, Elberson V. (2020) Coronavirus Disease 2019 in a Premature Infant: Vertical Transmission and Antibody Response or Lack Thereof. AJP reports (Jul), 10(3): e224-e227. doi:10.1055/s-0040-1715176
Presentations:
- "The Role of the Obstetrician in Retinopathy of Prematurity" OB Grand Rounds
Service Activities:
- (2022)
- ACGME Residency/Fellowship Program Quality Review Subcommittee (PQRS): - Evaluating UB’s ACGME accredited programs to determine overall compliance with requirements - Conducting special review meetings - Monitoring program’s progress on action plans resulting from special reviews - Monitoring program’s work hour reporting (2021–present)
- Pediatric Clerkship – 3rd Year Medical Student Small Group Facilitator - Facilitate two required sessions: Evidence based medicine and Disparities, Diversity, and Dilemmas in Children’s health - Additional sessions: 3-4 to discuss floor/clinic cases, preparing for the Pediatric Shelf Exam, medical management, differential diagnosis, etc. (2021–present)