Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Care for children in crisis deserves clinical precision and human steadiness.
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Clinical Fellow at Yale School of Medicine / Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. Clinical, academic, and public-facing work grounded in trauma-informed care, health equity, advanced point-of-care ultrasound, and systems that make emergency care safer for children and families.
Current role
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Clinical Fellow
Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
Training
Princeton University and Howard University College of Medicine
Pediatrics residency and Chief Residency at Westchester / Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital
Focus areas
POCUS, trauma-informed care, and health equity
Pediatric emergencies, acute stabilization, quality improvement, and advocacy for vulnerable children
Why this site exists
A clearer introduction for institutions, collaborators, trainees, and conference planners who need to understand the full arc of Dr. Johnson's work quickly.
Overview
Clinical care, scholarship, and advocacy with children at the center
The site introduces Dr. Johnson as a pediatric emergency physician whose work connects bedside excellence with research, education, and equity.
Dr. Johnson’s work is grounded in a simple through-line: children and families deserve skilled emergency care that is calm, precise, and humane. Across clinical practice, teaching, research, and advocacy, she is building a body of work focused on safer systems, clearer communication, and better care experiences for vulnerable children.
How the work comes through
An emerging physician profile built across care, scholarship, leadership, and public trust
The visual language of the site mirrors the content strategy: calm under pressure, strong hierarchy, and a clear sense of purpose.
Clinical Expertise
High-acuity pediatric emergency care spanning trauma, resuscitation, respiratory emergencies, sepsis, and point-of-care ultrasound.
Children in crisis, cared for with calm and precision
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly work at the intersection of forensic pediatrics, equitable emergency care, and systems-level improvement.
PAS presentations and future programmatic work
Teaching & Mentorship
Resident education, procedural teaching, leadership development, and mentorship for trainees entering pediatrics and emergency medicine.
Chief Resident experience and bedside teaching
Speaking & Collaboration
Available for educational sessions, institutional conversations, mentorship requests, and invited talks on trauma-informed pediatric emergency care.
Grand rounds, quality forums, and community education
Research Snapshot
Featured scholarly themes
Poster presentation · 2026
Recovery of Foreign DNA Profiles in Pediatric Sexual Assault Victims
Research examining how forensic evidence recovery can support clinical care pathways and justice for children who have experienced sexual assault.
Poster presentation · 2023
Research Examining Racial Disparities in Pediatric Care
Scholarly work exploring racial disparities in pediatric care and what emergency and hospital systems can do to reduce inequities in acute treatment.
Speaking Snapshot
Representative talk topics
Caring for Children in Crisis
A trauma-informed approach to pediatric emergency medicine, with practical strategies for communication, stabilization, and team coordination during high-stress encounters.
Improving Care After Pediatric Sexual Assault
Evidence, systems, and compassion in pediatric sexual assault care, with emphasis on child-centered pathways, forensic support, and team-based follow-up.
Next Step
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