Research Bio
Dr. Szilagyi is recognized nationally for her work in foster care health. She has edited the national health care standards: Fostering Health: Health Care for Children and Adolescents in Foster Care, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). She is vice-chair of the Healthy Foster Care America Coalition, and the Task Force on Foster Care of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She works closely with national leadership of the AAP, the American Psychiatric Association, the Child Welfare League of America, and the National Association of Family Court Judges in shaping the national foster care agenda.
Her funded research focuses on (a) improving comprehensive primary care for children in foster care, and (b) enhancing timely identification and appropriate management of behavioral and mental health conditions for children and youth in foster care. Her additional research centers on enhancing services to high-risk families to prevent abuse and enhance family and child functioning. Much of this research takes place at Starlight Pediatrics, which she directs.
| Finalist, Health Care Achievement Award, Rochester Business Journal |
2007 |
| Millie and Richard Brock Pediatric Award, New York Academy of Medicine |
2005 |
| Pediatric Links with the Community Advocacy and Education Award |
2004 |
| Child Advocacy Award, from New York Chapter of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners |
2003 |
| Ruth A. Lawrence Faculty Service Award, Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong, University of Rochester |
2003 |
| Making a Difference Award. "For your special gifts of healing, compassion and never-ending commitment to and advocacy for children in foster care." Awarded by Department of Health and Human Services, Monroe County, Rochester, NY |
2003 |
| Outstanding Clinical Faculty Teaching Award. Awarded by the Pediatric House Staff at the University of Rochester |
1998 - 1999 |
| National Association of Counties, Award for Foster Care Pediatrics |
1992 |
| House-officer of the Year, Rochester Pediatric Society |
1988 - 1989 |
| Burroughs-Welcome Award, Leadership in Residency |
1988 - 1989 |
| Elon Huntington Hooker Fellowship |
1979 - 1980 |
| National Research Service Award (NCHSR, DHHS) |
1975 - 1978 |
2006 May
Jee SH, Barth RP, Szilagyi MA, Szilagyi PG, Aida M, Davis MM. "Factors associated with chronic conditions among children in foster care." Journal of health care for the poor and underserved. 2006 May 0; 17(2):328-41. |
2005
Jee SH, Antonucci TC, Aida M, Szilagyi MA, Szilagyi P. "Emergency department utilization of children in foster care". Ambul Peds. 2005; 5((2)): 102-106. |
2000 Oct
Simms MD, Dubowitz H, Szilagyi MA. "Health care needs of children in the foster care system". Journal of the Ambulatory Pediatric Association. 2000; 106((4 Supplement)): 909-918. |
1998 Feb
Szilagyi M. "The pediatrician and the child in foster care." Pediatrics in review / American Academy of Pediatrics. 1998 Feb 0; 19(2):39-50. |
1986 Oct
McAnarney ER, Lawrence RA, Ricciuti HN, Polley J, Szilagyi M. "Interactions of adolescent mothers and their 1-year-old children." Pediatrics. 1986 Oct 0; 78(4):585-90. |
