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Thomas J. Power, PhD
Thomas J. Power

Dr. Power's research focuses on the implementation of evidence-based interventions for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in community settings, including schools and primary care practices. The emphasis of his work is on developing the capacity of professionals in the community to provide evidence-based care for children and adolescents with attention, behavior, and emotional difficulties.

E-mail:
power [at] chop.edu
Leslie S. Kersun, MD, MSCE, MSEd
Leslie S. Kersun

Dr. Kersun has a strong interest in trainee education and collaborates with colleagues at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and other institutions to develop innovative methods of teaching various topics in oncology. She also engages in collaborative research related to the communication of difficult news to patients.

E-mail:
segall [at] chop.edu

On the Record: Student Reporters Celebrate Community Health Leaders

Published on
Jul 5, 2017
in Cornerstone Blog
Paul Offit
Press badges in hand, the fourth and fifth-grade reporters of Philadelphia's local schools are taking today's news coverage about health and science into their own communities.

Optimal Antibiotic Use Wanes Without Clinician Feedback

Published on
Dec 3, 2014
in Cornerstone Blog
Clinicians must select antibiotics carefully, in order to maintain their effectiveness and limit antimicrobial resistance. Judicious use of antibiotics has important health benefits for children especially because they are prescribed so frequently, usually for outpatient acute respiratory tract infections.

PolicyLab Reports on Students Involved With Child Welfare

Published on
Jul 7, 2014
in Cornerstone Blog
A report released in June by PolicyLab revealed that 17 percent of Philadelphia public school students have been involved with child welfare and it described the educational barriers that these students face.

Illustrating Commitment to Education, CHOP Research Honors Trainees

Published on
Apr 23, 2014
in Cornerstone Blog
As part of its commitment to training the next generation of pediatric pioneers, every year CHOP Research takes time to honor its exceptional trainees, and recently announced the 2014 Distinguished Research Trainee Award winners.

Highlighting CHOP Research's Commitment to Education

Published on
Jul 1, 2013
in Cornerstone Blog
As one of the premier pediatric research institutions in the country, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute has long been committed to education and to training the next generation of pediatric pioneers. CHOP Research offers educational programs at all levels, from those geared to undergraduates to programs for physician fellows.

Antibiotic Education Improves Prescription Practices

Published on
Jun 18, 2013
in Cornerstone Blog
A recent study of an "antimicrobial stewardship" program by Children's Hospital researchers found that offering pediatricians education, and auditing their prescription patterns, can encourage them to choose more appropriate antibiotics for children with common respiratory infections. The study encompassed nearly 1.3 million office visits by some 185,000 patients.