Akron Children’s Adult and Pediatric Burn Institute helped lead India’s first large-scale training program focused on using laser technology to treat burn scars. The program brought together more than 100 plastic surgeons and dermatologists from across India and included lectures, hands-on instruction and live patient demonstrations showing how laser treatment for burn scars can improve […]
Provider News
Christine Perebzak inducted as clinical nurse specialist fellow
Congratulations to Christine Perebzak, clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in the emergency room (ER), for being inducted into the Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute (CNSI) as a fellow. In 2019, CNSI launched its fellow program to honor clinical nurse specialists whose leadership, contributions, clinical expertise, scholarship and advocacy advance the unique value of the CNS role in […]
APP supervisor transition: new responsibilities, new impact
The Advanced Practice Center at Akron Children’s recently added a new leadership model that expands clinical leadership across teams. The APP supervisor role was developed to support a stronger, more intentional clinician-to-clinician reporting structure across all specialties and settings. “This model was created to strengthen communication, accountability and collaboration across Akron Children’s,” said Jenny Michel, […]
Amanda Wade bridges practice and education in her new role
When Nurse Practitioner Amanda Wade steps into her new dual role between Akron Children’s Emergency Room and The University of Akron’s Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Program, she’ll be doing more than balancing 2 jobs. Instead, in this role, she’ll help connect real-world pediatric care with the next generation of advanced practice providers (APPs). A career […]
Akron Children’s pediatric residency program celebrates 100% board pass rate
Achieving board certification is one of the most important milestones in a pediatrician’s training. This year, every graduating resident in Akron Children’s Pediatric Residency Program reached that goal. With a 100% board pass rate, the program exceeded the national average and demonstrated the strength of its training model, academic support and commitment to preparing residents […]
Patient experience spotlight: Dr. Meredith Broberg
Each month, Akron Children’s recognizes an employee for providing an excellent patient experience. Our most recent honoree is Dr. Meredith Broberg, critical care provider in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). She recently received this feedback from a grateful family: Dr. Meredith Broberg sat down with us about a study that everyone else kindly said […]
