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Elizabeth Profeta, MD
- Resident, PGY2
Elizabeth Profeta, MD, is a senior resident at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in the UPMC Medical Education Pediatrics Residency program. In addition to working clinically as a resident, she serves as a member of the Safe Sleep Committee.
Profeta earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Allegheny College and her Doctor of Medicine degree from Pennsylvania State University. Profeta was awarded the Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award in 2020 for being an excellent teacher to medical students on their pediatrics rotation.
Resident Biographical Details
- Hometown
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Pittsburgh, PA
- College or Medical School
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Allegheny College and Pennsylvania State University School of Medicine
- Hobbies and Interests
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Sports, outdoor activities, and visiting wineries.
- Travel Interests and Languages
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Loves traveling to Europe.
- "Likes" about UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
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Loves the "family" feel that the residency program has. Everybody is looking out for each other.
- Interesting Fact
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I am currently learning how to ride horses!
Selected Publications
Profeta, E., Shank, K., Wang, S., O’Connor, C., Kunselman, AR., Woitas, K., Myers, JL., Undar, A. 2018. Evaluation of Hemodynamic Performance of a Combined ECLS and CRRT Circuit in Seven Positions with a Simulated Neonatal Patient. Artificial Organs, 42(2): 155-165.
Shank, K., Profeta, E., Wang, S., O’Connor, C., Kunselman, AR., Woitas, K., Myers, JL., Undar, A. 2018. Evaluation of Combined Extracorporeal Life Support and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy on Hemodynamic Performance and Gaseous Microemboli Handling Ability in a Simulated Neonatal ECLS System. Artificial Organs, 42(4): 365-376.