Pediatrician of the Year Award

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2022 Pediatrician of the Year
Karen Puopolo, MD, PhD, FAAP

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Each year, the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (PA AAP) recognizes a Pennsylvania Pediatric Fellow who exemplifies the ideals of the pediatric profession and participates in the type of activities that are the foundation of the PA AAP. This year, the PA AAP is thrilled to present Dr. Karen Puopolo, MD, PhD, FAAP with the 2022 Pediatrician of the Year award.
 
Dr. Puopolo's career as a neonatologist is marked by high honors, many publications, glowing depictions from colleagues and peers and a resounding dedication to securing the health and well-being of our youngest patients.
 
After completing her training as well as several years of practice in New England, Dr. Puopolo arrived at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, forming bonds with colleagues and patients alike. In her work as a neonatologist, Dr. Puopolo faces complex, high-risk cases; she approaches each case, however stressful, with grace, working with her colleagues to deploy a multi-disciplinary approach. The COVID-19 pandemic was no different; Dr. Puopolo's resolve showed through in her adherence to safety policies and calm and considered approach.
 
Dr. Puopolo is an active AAP member, having formerly served on the Committee on the Fetus and Newborn, Antimicrobial Resistance Workgroup, Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine QI Measures Project and more. Her generosity in time and expertise extends to her work with pediatric trainees, as well.
 
Dr. Puopolo will be presented with the Pediatrician of the Year award at a future data, as opposed to PA AAP's upcoming Pediatric Conference.

Immediate Past Recipient

​Clark McSparren, Jr, MD, FAAP
Award Year: 2021
​The PA Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics congratulates Dr. Clark McSparren as the 2020 Pediatrician of the Year. This prestigious award is given annually to a Pennsylvania Fellow who exemplifies the ideals of the pediatric profession and participates in the type of activities that are the foundation of the AAP.

Past Recipients

• D. Holmes Morton, MD, FAAP (2020)
  
• Diego Chaves-Gnecco, MD, MPH, FAAP (2019)
• Renee Turchi, MD, MHP, FAAP (2017)
• Daniel Taylor, DO, FAAP, FACOP (2016)
• David Turkewitz, MD, FAAP (2014)
• Mark Widome, MD, MPH, FAAP (2013)
• Robert Cicco, MD, FAAP (2010)
• Eve Kimball, MD, FAAP (2009)
• Narayan Shah, MD (2008)
• Cindy Christian, MD (2007)
• George Fatula Sr., MD (2006)
• James Jones, MD (2005)
• Alan Cohen, MD (2004)
• Cheston Berlin, MD (2003)
• Basil Zitelli, MD (2002)

• Albert Price, MD (2001)
• Albert Gaskins, Jr., MD (2000)
• Jack Paradise, MD (1999)
• Jerold Aronson, MD (1998)
• Ellen Wald, MD (1997)
• Harold Lischner, MD (1996)
• Kenneth Rogers, MD (1995)
• Charles Reilly, MD (1994)
• Lee Bass, MD (1993)
• David Smith, MD (1992)
• Alan Kohrt (1991)
• J. Gartner, MD (1990)
• Pascal Spino, MD (1989)
• Susan Aronson, MD, FAAP (1988)