Bethany Burdick

Dedicated pediatrician with unwavering commitment to advocating for the health and well-being of patients. Combines extensive medical knowledge with a compassionate approach to care. Passionate about preventive care and works diligently to promote healthy lifestyles among children and adolescents. Trusted partner for families seeking comprehensive and empathetic pediatric care.

• Community Health Teacher, 04/01/21- 06/30/23, Dr. Sammy Lee Elementary School, Los Angeles, California, Planned and executed monthly health seminars and mindfulness sessions for ~500 local elementary school students as part of CHLA Residency IMPACT Community Health Project, Evaluated effectiveness of sessions using mixed methods study of teachers and students
• Mentor, BCM Peer Resource Network, 05/01/16- 05/31/20, Interviewed and selected to mentor groups of first-year medical students in academics, work-life balance, and stress management, Mentored 30 students total over 3 years
• Workshop Presenter, T.E.A.C.H. Student Organization, 02/01/17- 09/30/18, Helped medical students design curriculum and integrate teaching strategies into lessons about mental health, sexual health, and nutrition for a transitional facility for women after release from incarceration

• Chronic Absenteeism and Its Implications on Health: A Panel Discussion, Grand Rounds presentation, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, 2021, Los Angeles, CA
• Risk factors for the Development of Bacteremia in Previously Healthy Children with Nontyphoidal Salmonella Gastroenteritis, Poster presented, Infectious Diseases Society of America IDWeek, 10/06/17, San Diego, CA, Abstract published.
• Reproductive health counseling and contraceptive use in adolescents with cystic fibrosis, Pediatr Pulmonol, 06/01/21, 56, 6, 1543-1549, 10.1002/ppul.25322, 33590969
• Implicit Bias and Health Equity: Personal and Institutional Responsibility, Poster presented, Center of Excellence in Health Equity, Training and Research Summer Research Summit, 06/19/18, Houston, TX
• Cultural Humility and Social Determinants of Health: A curriculum designed to enhance Medical Student Awareness, Attitudes and Competency, Lecture presented, 2019 Conference on Medical Student Education

• Co-Chair, CHLA PGY-2 Advocacy Group, 09/01/20, 07/31/21, Hosted a residency wide advocacy week of action including a morning report, clinic education series, and legislative advocacy tools for educational disparities, Organized and presented at a hospital-wide Grand Rounds panel presentation about school absences and the role of the pediatrician
• Curriculum Committee Member, Determinants, Disparities and Social Health, 10/01/17, 07/31/18, Collaborated with faculty and curriculum coordinators to design a new core curriculum course for 3rd year medical students, Facilitated classes and served as a liaison between students and faculty regarding feedback about the new course. Used feedback to brainstorm and suggest solutions to issues with the course
• Mickey Leland High School Coordinator, T.E.A.C.H. Student Organization, 08/01/18, 05/31/20, Spearheaded new classes by coordinating with school officials and recruiting teachers to participate, Scheduled, designed curriculum, coordinated medical student teachers, and taught classes about mental health for ~50 high school students

Certifications

• General Pediatrics, The American Board of Pediatrics
• Improving Medicine: Pediatricians and Communities Together (IMPACT), Community Health Track
• Becoming ACEs Aware in California
• CITI Research Ethics and Compliance Training

Licensure

• Physician and Surgeon License, Medical Board of California
• Texas Full License, Texas Medical Board (pending)

Professional Memberships

• Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics