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Scott A. Lorch, MD, MSCE
Director, Center for Perinatal and Pediatric Health Disparities Research
Dr. Lorch's research involves understanding the root causes for variations in health outcomes and healthcare utilization experienced by high-risk children, particularly those born prematurely. He is particularly interested in the role of local and state policies on the observed variation in outcomes of premature infants, such as the impact of certificate of need programs on such outcomes.
Education and Training
BA, Northwestern University (Political Science), 1992
MD, Northwestern University, 1996
MSCE, University of Pennsylvania (Clinical Epidemiology), 2003
Titles and Academic Titles
Director, Center for Perinatal and Pediatric Health Disparities Research
Director, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship
Harriet and Ronald Lassin Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neonatology
Attending Physician
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Pediatrics, 199-
AcademyHealth, 2002-
Society of Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology Research, 2003-
Society for Pediatric Research, 2005-
Eastern Society for Pediatric Research, 2005-
Member, American Pediatric Society, 2014-
American Pediatric Society, 2014-
Professional Awards
Young Investigator Award, Perinatal Research Society, 2003
Neonatology Faculty Teaching Award, 2004, 2006
Istvan Seri, MD, PhD, Faculty Teaching Award, Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2007
Publication Highlights
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