Chi Braunreiter
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated physician-scientist and educator with hematology and oncology expertise seeking impactful challenges. Strives to improve health and life outcomes for infants, children, and adolescents. Brings a track record of building strong collaborative relationships with external stakeholders in a multidisciplinary environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Safety Monitoring Board, Member
Beat Childhood Cancer Research Team
01.2024 - Current
- Perform timely and meticulous data review to inform study on the safety of related studies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and accurate reporting of study progress.
- Subject matter expert in pediatric cancer to ensure sound trial design and execution while prioritizing patient safety.
Chair, Quality Improvement Team
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
01.2019 - 07.2023
- Led the development and update of 10 complex multi-departmental clinical practice guidelines in less than 2 years to improve patient care, streamline communication, and promote cross-functional team collaboration.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to achieve and maintain 80% risk-assessment performance rate for hospital-wide venous thromboembolic disease.
- Led organization initiative to be accepted in a nationally recognized consortium to research hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism by collaborating with external leaders, internal stakeholders, and regulatory affairs.
- Shaped long-term strategic plans to guide future initiatives to prevent hospital-acquired venous thromboembolic complications by deep diving into evidence-based literature and interacting with key opinion leaders.
- Chaired meetings, disseminated information, and fielded questions.
Medical Director, Thrombosis Service
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2023
- Spearheaded a dedicated service line for medically complex patients with thrombotic disorders that resulted in guaranteed inpatient consultation upon hospitalization, < 2 weeks for follow-up outpatient appointments upon discharge, and < 4 weeks scheduling for community referrals.
- Clinical lead for NIH-funded multidisciplinary care, streamlining communication with healthcare providers across various departments and developing comprehensive treatment plans.
- Streamlined operational efficiency for nurse-led triage call system by implementing evidence-based clinical guidelines and protocols.
- Coordinated training sessions for internal staff members on relevant industry topics, fostering continual professional development.
- Presented vital research findings of anticoagulation dosing in obese adolescents at national conferences, promoting awareness of therapeutic approaches among thought leaders.
Physician, Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
07.2006 - 07.2023
- Provided consultative services to West Michigan primary care and specialist providers in acute care free-standing children's hospital with Level IV NICU and Level 1 Trauma services.
- Consistently scored >95% on the patient satisfaction metric of "Likelihood to Recommend".
- Served as sub-investigated on multiple clinical research studies to contribute to advancements in pediatric oncology care practices. Responsibilities include reviewing studies and obtaining informed consent from patients and family members, maintaining up-to-date on industry standards, and identifying and documenting adverse events.
- Member of a distinguished physician team that received the American Society of Clinical Oncology Award for improving cancer care through clinical research, one of eight hospitals in the U.S. to receive this recognition.
- Delivered high-level quality care to diverse populations within key hospital metrics such as length-of-stay, readmission, and infection control rates.
Associate Professor and Chief of Academic Society
MSU College Of Human Medicine
07.2016 - 07.2023
- Championed the use of technology in patient-facing environments as a tool for equitable student learning opportunities across all socioeconomic and geographic areas.
- Managed interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and discretion, supporting a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and safety with students, faculty, and professional stakeholders.
- Supported diverse learners by adapting communication and feedback skills to provide individualized instruction and supportive and corrective feedback.
- Led, supervised, and provided feedback to a 12-member team of clinician- and scientific-educators to share best practices, refine instructional strategies, and improve overall teaching quality.
- Mentored new faculty members, offering guidance on effective teaching techniques and classroom management strategies.
- Served on academic committees, contributing insights and expertise to enhance institutional policies and practices.
Clinical Investigator
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
01.2011 - 07.2023
- Liaised between patients and family members, research coordinators, and sponsors by presenting scientific protocols and amendments, reporting SAE, interfacing with IRB, and maintaining up-to-date medical knowledge
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to stay current on emerging trends of pediatric hematology and oncology to ensure deep understanding of protocols used in medical decision-making.
- Credentialed in Good Clinical Practice for research.
Education
Pediatric Hematology And Oncology Fellowship
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah 2006
Pediatric Residency
New York University
New York, NY2003
M.D. -
Cornell University Medical College
2000
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education
Hunter College of CUNY
1996
Skills
- Hematology & Oncology Subject Matter Expert
- Clinical Trials
- Medical and Scientific Writing
- Data Analysis and Presentations
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Faculty Development
- PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Google Suite
- Cerner, EPIC Electronic Medical Records
- Active Physician License, Michigan State
- Board Certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Accomplishments
- Shukla A, Braunreiter C. Antithrombin III Supplementation in a Premature Infant: Is There a Target Antithrombin Level? J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2021;26(8):850-856. doi: 10.5863/1551-6776-26.8.850 PMID: 34790076
- C Braunreiter, S Sudhanthar, et al. Utilizing learning communities to deliver an integrated undergraduate medical education curriculum, Medical Education Online, 2022 Dec;27(1):2011606. doi: 10.1080/10872981.2021.2011606 PMID: 34895116
- Prokop JW, Shankar R,..., Braunreiter C, et al. Virus-induced genetics revealed by multidimensional precision medicine transcriptional workflow applicable to COVID-19. Physiol Genomics. 2020 Jun1;52(6):255-268. doi:10.1152/physiolgenomics.00045.2020
- Polega J, Stumph J, Agarwal A, Braunreiter C. Novel mutation in spta1 gene associated with severe hemolytic anemia. J Pediatr Neonatal Care. 2018;8(5):250-253. doi: 10.15406/jpnc.2018.08.00351
- Hoffman S, Braunreiter C. Reduced dosing of enoxaparin for venous thromboembolism in overweight and obese adolescents: a single institution retrospective review. Res Pract Thromb Haemost. 2017 Aug 10;1(2):188-193.doi: 10.1002/rth2.12032 PMID: 30046689
- Braunreiter CL, Hancock JD, Coffin CM, Boucher KM, Lessnick SL. Expression of EWS-ETS fusions in NIH3T3 cells reveals significant differences to Ewing's sarcoma. Cell Cycle. 2006 Dec;5(23):2753-9. doi: 10.4161/cc.5.23.3505 PMID: 17172842
Certification
- Physician License - Michigan
- AI and Healthcare, MIT xPRO Certificate, September 2023
Timeline
Data Safety Monitoring Board, Member
Beat Childhood Cancer Research Team
01.2024 - Current
Chair, Quality Improvement Team
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
01.2019 - 07.2023
Associate Professor and Chief of Academic Society
MSU College Of Human Medicine
07.2016 - 07.2023
Medical Director, Thrombosis Service
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2023
Clinical Investigator
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
01.2011 - 07.2023
Physician, Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
07.2006 - 07.2023
Pediatric Hematology And Oncology Fellowship
University of Utah
Pediatric Residency
New York University
M.D. -
Cornell University Medical College
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education
Hunter College of CUNY
- Physician License - Michigan
- AI and Healthcare, MIT xPRO Certificate, September 2023
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