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Amara J. Heard Stittum, M.D.

  1. Neonatologist
  2. Pediatrician
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Amara J. Heard Stittum, M.D., is a neonatologist at Mayo Clinic Children's Center. She joined the neonatology division in 2023. Her current clinical interests include newborn resuscitation and simulation around retention of knowledge and skills in pediatric trainees. Additional interests include global health work as well as medical education.

  1. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
  2. Necrotizing enterocolitis
  3. Neonatal abstinence syndrome
  4. Premature birth
  5. Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
  6. Sepsis
  1. Chest tube placement
  2. Endotracheal intubation
  3. Lumbar puncture
  4. Special care of premature baby
  5. Umbilical catheter placement
  • Newborn resuscitation
  • Simulation
  • Medical education with pediatric trainees
  • Global Health
  1. 2023
    Fellow - Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineUniversity of Vermont Medicine Center
  2. 2020
    Chief Resident - General PediatricsSt. Louis University School of Medicine
  3. 2019
    Resident - General PediatricsSt. Louis University School of Medicine
  4. 2016
    BA/MD - Biology, MedicineKansas City School of Medicine, University of Missouri
  5.  
    Certificate - Health Professions EducationUniversity of Illinois at Chicago

Certifications

  1. 2020
    Pediatrics (Archived)American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Lucey Prize Awardee University of Vermont College of Medicine
  2. 2022
    Clinical Teacher of the Year Award NominationUniversity of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
  3. 2019
    Outstanding Achievement in Neonatal ServicesSt. Louis University School of Medicine
  4. 2019
    Richard C. Barry Memorial AwardSt. Louis University School of Medicine

Professional memberships

  1. 2024
    MemberPediatric Residency Recruitment Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  2. 2024 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program Clinical Competency Committee
  3. 2024 - present
    MemberNeonatal Practice Committee
  4. 2024 - present
    MemberProgram Evaluation Committee
  5. 2023 - present
    MemberNICU Quality and Safety Committee
  6. 2022 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Global Health
  7. 2021 - 2023
    FacilitatorIntern Step-up Day, University of Vermont Children’s Hospital
  8. 2021
    InterviewerPediatric Concentration Project, University of Vermont Children’s Hospital
  9. 2021
    Planning Committee MemberNortheast Group on Educational Affairs (NEGEA)
  10. 2021 - present
    MemberRepresentation and Equity in Neonatology (REIN), Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (SONPM), American Academy of Pediatrics
  11. 2020 - 2023
    Member, Data EntryNetwork QI Data Collection and Review Team, University of Vermont Children’s Hospital
  12. 2020 - 2023
    InstructorPediatric Bootcamp, University of Vermont Children’s Hospital
  13. 2020 - 2023
    Trainee MemberNeonatal Resuscitation Committee, University of Vermont Children’s Hospital
  14. 2020 - 2023
    InstructorNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), University of Vermont Children’s Hospital
  15. 2020 - 2023
    Instructor MentorNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), University of Vermont Children’s Hospital
  16. 2020 - present
    MemberSection on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (SONPM), American Academy of Pediatrics
  17. 2020 - present
    MemberTrainees and Early Career Neonatologists, Section on Pediatric Trainees, American Academy of Pediatrics
  18. 2016 - 2019
    MemberEmergency Management Committee, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
  19. 2016 - 2019
    MemberEthics Committee, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
  20. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
  21. 2016 - present
    MemberSection on Pediatric Trainees, American Academy of Pediatrics

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