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KATHERINE LEAMING-VAN ZANDT

TitleAssociate Professor
InstitutionBaylor College of Medicine
DepartmentDepartment of Pediatrics
Address6621 FANNIN
Houston, TX 77030
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    Collapse education and training
    Penn State University, State College, PABS08/1998
    Drexel University, Philadelphia, PAMBS05/2000Biological Science
    New York Medical College, Valhalla, NYMD05/2004Medical Doctor
    Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX07/2007Pediatric Residency
    Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX08/2007Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship
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    2019Women of Excellence Award, Baylor College of Medicine
    2018Star Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care , Baylor College of Medicine
    2017Norton, Rose, and Fulbright Development of Enduring Materials Award, Baylor College of Medicine
    2017Top Doctors for Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Houstonia Magazine
    2017"Best of the West" Quarterly Award, Texas Children's Hospital
    2017Patient Experience Super Star, Texas Children's Hospital
    2016Norton, Rose, and Fulbright Teaching and Evaluation Award, Baylor College of Medicine
    2021Joan E. Shook BCM PEM Section Award for Outstanding Leadership, Baylor College of Medicine
    2021Texas Children’s Hospital Continuing Medical Education Award, Texas Children's Hospital

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    1. Russell EA, Hsu D, Camp EA, Soto-Ruiz K, Leaming-Van Zandt K. Spanish-Speaking Caregivers' Perception of Emergency Physicians' Interpersonal and Communication Skills in a Pediatric Emergency Department. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2023 Apr 01; 39(4):253-258. PMID: 36999987.
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    2. Russell E, Hsu D, Camp E, Soto-Ruiz K, LEAMING-VAN ZANDT K. . Spanish-Speaking Caregivers’ Perception of Emergency Physicians’ Interpersonal and Communication Skills in a Pediatric Emergency Department. Pediatric Emergency Care (Epub ahead of print). 2022.
    3. Leaming-Van Zandt KJ, Zhu H, Banuelos RC, Lopez MA, Hsu DC. Impact of a Pediatric-Focused Communication Course on Patient/Caregiver-Perceived Physician Communication Skills in a Pediatric Emergency Department. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2021 Dec 01; 37(12):e1173-e1180. PMID: 31851077.
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    4. . Development and validation of the Pediatric Physician Interpersonal Communication Skills Assessment of emergency physicians by pediatric patients and their caregivers. Academic Emergency Medicine Education and Training. 2021; 5:1-10.
    5. . Last Minute Back-to-School Checklist for All Learning Environments. Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH) Blog. 2020.
    6. . Keeping Children Safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic: “Stay-At-Home” Safety Reminders/Tips. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2020.
    7. Grome LJ, Banuelos RC, Lopez MA, Nicome RK, Leaming-Van Zandt KJ. Communication Course for Pediatric Providers Improves Self-efficacy. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2018 Oct; 6(10):e1964. PMID: 30534504; PMCID: PMC6250465.
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    8. . "The Dangers of Consuming Laundry Detergent Pods". Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH) Blog. 2018. View Publication.
    9. . "Keeping Your Kids Safe on Halloween". Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2017. View Publication.
    10. . "Creating a Cheerleading Emergency Kit: Preventing and Treating Common Cheer-Related Illnesses and Injuries". Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2017. View Publication.
    11. . "Joseph’s Story: Down Syndrome Awareness Month". Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2017. View Publication.
    12. . "Common Illnesses Seen After Natural Disasters: Croup". Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2017. View Publication.
    13. . "How Much Caffeine is Too Much?". Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2017. View Publication.
    14. . "Trampoline Parks and Injuries on the Rise". Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2017. View Publication.
    15. . "Avoiding ‘Pokémon GO’ Injuries in Children". Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2016. View Publication.
    16. . "Fireworks Safety 101". Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2016. View Publication.
    17. . "Heat Safety Awareness Day" . Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2016.
    18. . “Navigating the Emergency Center for Children with Rare Diseases”. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2016. View Publication.
    19. . “National Poison Prevention Week: Keeping Your Children Safe”. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2016. View Publication.
    20. . "Flu Season: How Can I Care for my Sick Child?”. Katy Rancher Magazine. 2016.
    21. . "Flu Season: How Can I Care for my Sick Child?”. Absolutely Memorial! Magazine/Website. 2016. View Publication.
    22. . “Flu Season: How Can I Care for my Sick Child?”. Absolutely Katy Magazine/Website. 2016. View Publication.
    23. . Hoverboards: Should They Go ‘Back to the Future. Buzzfeed.com - Website. 2016. View Publication.
    24. . “Hoverboard Segways: Should They Go ‘Back to the Future’?”. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2015. View Publication.
    25. . “Flu Season 2015: How Can I Care for my Sick Child?”. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2015. View Publication.
    26. . “Dog Bites 101: What Parents Need to Know”. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2015. View Publication.
    27. . “Down Syndrome: Our Family’s Unexpected Journey”. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2015. View Publication.
    28. . Communicating with Pediatric Patients and their Families: The Texas Children’s Hospital Guide for Physicians, Nurses and other Healthcare Professionals. Chapter 31: Communicating with the Difficult Patient or Family . 2015. View Publication.
    29. . “My Child has Flu-Like Symptoms: Where and When Should I Seek Medical Help?”. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2015. View Publication.
    30. . “A Hidden Danger in the Home: Laundry Detergent Pods”. Houston Family Magazine. 2014. View Publication.
    31. . “A Hidden Danger In The Home: Laundry Detergent Pods”. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2014. View Publication.
    32. . “My Love/Hate Relationship with Dr. Google: Searching for Quality Medical Information Online”. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2014. View Publication.
    33. . “Online Physician and Hospital Review Websites: There’s More to ‘Quality’ than Five Stars”. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2014. View Publication.
    34. . “Secondary Drowning” in Children: An Important Message for All Parents. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2014. View Publication.
    35. . “Treating Your Child's Scratches and Cuts: From the Medicine Cabinet to the Emergency Center. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2014. View Publication.
    36. . “Over-The-Counter Medications for Kids – Part 2: Constipation, Gas/Indigestion, and Probiotics”. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2014. View Publication.
    37. . “Over-The-Counter Medications for Kids - Part 1: Tackling Fevers, Allergies, and Colds”. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2014. View Publication.
    38. . "A Parent's Guide to Buying Over-The-Counter Children's Medications". Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2014. View Publication.
    39. . “Wait Times in the Pediatric Emergency Center”. Houston Family Magazine. 2014. View Publication.
    40. . “Treating Your Child’s Scratches and Cuts: From the Medicine Closet to the Emergency Center”. Junior League of Houston - Website. 2014. View Publication.
    41. . “Flu Symptoms: When to Bring Your Child into the Emergency Center”. Junior League of Houston - Website. 2014. View Publication.
    42. . "Consider Safety When Holiday Shopping for Kids". Momentum - Baylor College of Medicine Blog. 2013. View Publication.
    43. . "Commonly Asked Questions About Fevers". Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2013. View Publication.
    44. . "Wintertime in the Texas Children's Emergency Room". Motherhood Center - Website. 2013. View Publication.
    45. . "On the Hot Seat...Fever". National Organization of Mothers of Twins - Club Newsletter. 2013. View Publication.
    46. . “Wintertime in the Texas Children’s Emergency Center". Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2013. View Publication.
    47. . "Keeping Children Safe at Home Can Prevent Trips to the Emergency Department". Houston Family Magazine. 2013. View Publication.
    48. . “A Hot Topic: Heat-Related Illnesses in Children”. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2013. View Publication.
    49. . “Who’s Next in Line? The Emergency Center Triage System”. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2013. View Publication.
    50. . “Expecting the Unexpected: Wait Times in the Emergency Center”. Texas Children’s Hospital Blog. 2013. View Publication.
    51. . “When Should I Take My Child to the Emergency Center?”. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2013. View Publication.
    52. . “Understanding Texas Children’s Emergency Centers: Medical Center Campus Versus West Campus”. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2013. View Publication.
    53. . “Ask the Expert: What Do You Want to Know About the Emergency Center and Your Child?”. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2013. View Publication.
    54. . Flu Symptoms: When to Bring Your Child into the Emergency Center. Texas Children's Hospital Blog. 2013. View Publication.
    55. . Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Orthopedic Surgery, Part 1. 2012. View Publication.
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