Moira Ann Szilagyi, M.D., Ph.D.

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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.

Specialty

General Pediatrics

Current Appointments

• Associate Professor Part-Time - Department of Pediatrics (SMD)

Education
MD Medicine	University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry	1984
PhD Biochemistry	University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry	1980
MS Biochemistry	University of Rochester	1979
BS Chemistry	Siena College	1974

Post-Doctoral Training & Residency
Residency in Pediatrics, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY (Reduced Schedule)	1986 - 1990
Pediatrics Internship, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY (Reduced Schedule)	1984 - 1986

Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics	Present

Recent Journal Articles
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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; 17(2):328-41.
Jee SH, Antonucci TC, Aida M, Szilagyi MA, Szilagyi P. "Emergency department utilization of children in foster care". Ambul Peds 5 (2005): 102-106.
Simms MD, Dubowitz H, Szilagyi MA. "Health care needs of children in the foster care system". Journal of the Ambulatory Pediatric Association 106 (2000): 909-918.
Szilagyi M. "The pediatrician and the child in foster care." Pediatrics in review / American Academy of Pediatrics. 1998; 19(2):39-50.
McAnarney ER; Lawrence RA; Ricciuti HN; Polley J; Szilagyi M. "Interactions of adolescent mothers and their 1-year-old children." Pediatrics. 1986; 78(4):585-90.