Michelle D. Watkinson, MD, MPH

Michelle D. Watkinson, MD, MPH, is a pediatric resident in the Pediatric Advocacy, Leadership, and Service (PALS) track at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Pepperdine University and her Master of Public Health degree from Emory University. She completed medical school at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, prior to moving to Pittsburgh for pediatrics residency. She has an interest in caring for children with medical complexity.

Resident Biographical Details

Hometown

Montrose, CO

College or Medical School

Pepperdine University, Emory University, and University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Hobbies and Interests

Traveling, hiking, biking, listening to Podcasts, playing board games, and yoga

Travel Interests and Languages

Has traveled to 22 countries and 38 states, plus Puerto Rico!

"Likes" about UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Loves that there is a community feeling at Children's while at the same time it is a major academic center with complex patients and limitless opportunities.