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Dr. Bell, chief of the Division of General Pediatrics, has research expertise in areas including computerized clinical decision support to improve the quality of care; epidemiology, management and treatment of common pediatric infectious diseases; the use of primary care practice-based research networks for clinical research; and quality improvement through the use of clinical pathways.
Education and Training
BA, Johns Hopkins University (Natural Sciences), 1976
MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 1980
Titles and Academic Titles
Chief, Division of General Pediatrics
Patrick S. Pasquariello Jr. Endowed Chair in General Pediatrics
Associate Chair, Clinical Activities, Department of Pediatrics
Attending Physician, General Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases Services
Professor of Pediatrics
Professional Awards
College of Physicians of Philadelphia Exemplar of Humanism in Medicine Award, 2005
Faculty Teacher of the Year Award, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 2005
Jean A. Cortner Divisional Teaching Award for Excellence in and Commitment to Resident Education, 2007
Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching, 2009
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Annual CHOP Mentor Award, 2010