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Vanessa Durand

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

July 21, 2021

I care for hospitalized children at an academic institution, which means I am also teaching medical students and residents. Within that scope, I help build curriculum for the residents. As a physician advisor, I interface with the insurance companies to improved managed care.

Health equity in pediatrics! I'm particularly interested in how we can change our system to decrease implicit bias' contribution to health inequities. Within that vein, I am currently contributing curriculum to the residency to teach cultural effective healthcare.

Mentorship has helped me define my passions in a way that make them actionable. Sponsorship has helped elevate my platform and introduced me to amazing people doing amazing things. With the two combined, it makes my work enjoyable and fulfilling.

A good glass of cabernet sauvignon.