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Joan Hodgman MD

  • Professor of Pediatrics

Research Interests

  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - development of cardiopulmonary reflexes during sleep
  • Respiratory function during sleep and risk for SIDS
  • Bilirubin metabolism in the neonate
  • Inflammation at birth and its relation to chronic problems such as chronic lung disease and cerebral palsy
HISTORY & EDUCATION

Degrees

  • University of California San Francisco
    School of Medicine; 1946 MD

Internship

  • Pediatric Internship, University of California Hospital-
    San Francisco; 1946-1947

Residency

  • Pediatric Residency, Harbor General Hospital
    Torrance, CA; January - June, 1948
  • Pediatric Residency, Los Angeles County General Hospital; 1948-1950
 



Joan Hodgman MD


CONTACT INFORMATION

Division of Neonatology

LAC+USC Women's & Children's Hospital
1240 N. Mission Road
Room L-919
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone (323) 226-3406
FAX (323) 226-3440
E-mail: hodgman@usc.edu

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

University of Southern California:

  • Instructor in Pediatrics (LAC General Hospital), 1951-1955
  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, 1955-1958
  • Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, 1958-1961
  • Associate Professor of Pediatrics, 1962-1969
  • Professor of Pediatrics, 1969-present

 

LICENSURE

  • California License - 1946
  • Certification, American Board of Pediatrics, 1957
  • Sub-Board of Neonatal Perinatal Medicine, 1975
HONORS & AWARDS

  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • American Cancer Society, Certificate of Appreciation, 1963-1964
  • The Flower Guild, Charities for Children: Honorary membership, 1965
  • B'nai B'rith Women, Cameo of Commitment Award, 1969
  • National Foundation, 4th Annual Healthy Baby Day, Meritorious Award, 1969
  • Muses of California Museum of Science and Industry, Woman of the Year, 1974
  • Los Angeles Times, Woman of the Year, 1976
  • Cares - Women in Medicine - Outstanding Achievement, 1979
  • Apgar Award, Section on Perinatal Pediatrics,
    American Academy of Pediatrics, 1999
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Dr. Hodgman's extensive involvement in pediatrics and neonatology over the decades at the University of Southern California can be reviewed in greater detail through this PDF link. Her professional background, university administration, society memberships, consultantships and journal review are contained therein.

 

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Dr. Hodgman's publications and research history are available for review in PDF format.

 

 
 
 



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