Rachel A. Rafferty Mirsch MD
Rachel A. Rafferty Mirsch
MD
Clinical Assistant Professor - Gen Peds
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
General Pediatrics; Pediatrics
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDProfessional Summary:
AAP Board Certified in General Pediatrics since 2019
Newborn Hospitalist
Medical Student and Resident educator
Education and Training:
- Residency, General Pediatrics Residency, A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children / Thomas Jefferson University (2019)
- MD, Doctor of Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine (2016)
- MS, Master of Medical Science, Drexel University College of Medicine (2011)
- BA, Cross-Cultural Religious Studies, SUNY at Buffalo, Magna Cum Laude (2006)
- BS, Biomedical Sciences, SUNY at Buffalo, Magna Cum Laude (2006)
Employment:
- Medical Director, Pediatrics, Oishei Children's Hospital Newborn Nursery / Mother Baby Unit (2024-present)
- Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine (2021-present)
Awards and Honors:
- Active Member, in Good Standing (2016)
Journal Articles:
- Zhu H, Vadigepalli R, Rafferty R, Gonye GE, Weaver DR, et al. (2012) "Integrative Gene Regulatory Network Analysis Reveals Light-Induced Regional Gene Expression Phase Shift Programs in the Mouse Suprachaismatic Nucleus.". PLoS One (May), 7(5) doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0037833
Abstracts:
- Rafferty, Rachel. (2013) "Creating a Sustainable Model for Improved Utilization of a Mobile Health Clinic in Nashville, TN.". GE-National Medical Fellowships Primary Care Leadership Program. Nashville, TennesseeUnited States (Aug) Poster
Professional Memberships:
- American Academy of Pediatrics; Fellow (2020–2023)
- American Academy of Pediatrics; Resident Member (2016–2019)
Presentations:
- "Recognizing and Addressing Disparities in Breastfeeding." Pediatrics Grand Rounds (2020)
Service Activities:
- Recorded "Medical Minute" for Channel 4 News describing newborn care safety tips, safe sleep guidelines, and indications for ED evaluation for new parents; Channel 4 Medical Minute Contributor (2026)
- Committee work with Nursing Chief Quality and Safety Officer and MBU Nursing Leadership to maintain and improve clinical care and implementation in GCH MBU; Nursing/Physician Dyad Leader, MBU (2025–present)