David Roth, MD, MSPH

David Roth, MD, MSPH is a Pediatric Resident at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Originally from Los Angeles, CA, he studied Geosciences at Williams College in Massachusetts. Following his undergraduate studies, he worked in the Immunization Branch of the California Department of Public Health, focused on the epidemiology of vaccine-preventable diseases. He then pursued an MSPH in Epidemiology and Environmental Health at The Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University. During that time, he worked at CDC in the Waterborne Disease Prevention Branch. He completed his medical studies at Emory University School of Medicine where he was actively involved in the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, medical student education, and completed informatics research on clinical practice guideline adherence. He continues to be interested in public health, medical education, and healthcare quality and safety.

Hometown

Santa Monica, CA

College or Medical School

Williams College, Williamstown, MA; Emory Univeristy School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA

Hobbies and Interests

Soccer, Running, Hiking, Cross Country Skiing (new since moving to PA), exploring new restaurants

Travel Interests and Languages

I've traveled to 5 continents and by the end of intern year will have traveled to all the continents except Antarctica. I worked and studied abroad in New Zealand and Australia"Likes" about Children's Hospital.

"Likes" about Children's Hospital

First and foremost, the people. My co-residents are amazing! The support they provide is more than I could imagine. The fellows, faculty, and staff make the hospital a wonderful place to learn and work. Pittsburgh is the perfect size city with wonderful food, easy access to the outdoors, and affordable living.

Interesting Fact

After college, I worked in a winery in New Zealand. 

Professional and Scientific Society Memberships

• Delta Omega Public Health Honors Scoiety, 2017-Present
• American Medical Association, 2018-Present
• American Academy of Pediatrics, 2020-Present
• American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 2023-Present