Poonam Khurana, MD, FAAP

Bio

Dr. Khurana completed her pediatric residency at Lincoln Medical Center, Cornell University, New York and her neonatology fellowship at St. Christopher Hospital for Children, Drexel University in Philadelphia where she served as a clinical instructor of pediatrics. She joined Indiana University as an assistant professor of clinical pediatrics in section of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in 2004 and currently practices at Methodist hospital in the neonatal Intensive care nursery. A diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics, Khurana is certified in the sub-board of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and licensed to practice medicine in five states.

Key Publications

1. Khurana, P., Ashraf, Q.M., Mishra, O.P. and Delivoria-Papadopoulos, M. Effect of Hypoxia on Caspase-3, 8 and 9 Activity in the Cerebral Cortex of Newborn Piglets. Neurochemical Research, Volume 27, Number 9: pages 931-938, September 2002.

2. Huang, E., Chang A., Khurana, P., “Users Preferred Interactive E-health Tools on U.S. Hospital websites” International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing, Volume 6, Number 3, pages 215-229, August 2012

3. Khurana, P., Huang, E., Efficacy of Accent Modification Training for International Medical Professionals. Journal of University Teaching and Learning. Volume 10, Number 2, August 2013, Available at http://ro.uow.edu.au/jutlp/vol10/iss2/4

4. Khurana, P., Huang, E., A Model for a Novel Communication Training Program Focused on Accent Modification for International Medical Professionals. Journal of Education and Training. Volume 2, Number 1, 2015, available at http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/jet.v2i1.6261

5. Khurana, P., I am an IMG, Medical Encounter, Volume 28, Number 1, Spring/Summer 2014

Titles & Appointments

Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

Education

2002 FEL Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship, Drexel University School of Medicine

1999 RES Pediatrics Residency, Cornell University School of Medicine

1991 DIPL Punjabi University

1990 RES Pediatrics/Surgery Residency, Punjabi University

1982 MB,BS Punjabi University
Research

Dr. Khurana is the director of the "American English for Internationals” program which was started in 2008. The mission of AEI is to help international professionals empower themselves with effective communication skills in the context of the American language and cultural norms. Details of the AEI program can be found at the Indiana University’s Faculty Development and the Asian Pacific Faculty and Staff Council websites. http://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/gender-diversity-inclusion/diversity-affairs/programs-for-international-faculty/aei-accent-modification/ http://www.apafsc.iupui.edu/
Professional Organizations

American Academy of Pediatrics

American Academy on Communication in Healthcare

Association of American Physicians of Indian Origin

Pennsylvania Medical Society

Philadelphia Research Society
Board Certifications

Sub-Board of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Clinical Interests

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Health Care Communication Professional Development Social Entrepreneurship

Clinical:

IU Health Methodist
Awards

Org: Indiana University
Desc: IUPUI Women's Leadership Award, Inspirational Woman Faculty
Scope: Campus
Date: 1905-07-14

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