Cheryl M. Kodjo, M.D., M.P.H.
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Contact
University of Rochester
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 690
Rochester, New York 14642
Office: 585 275-2189
Fax: 585 242-9733
Dr. Kodjo's research interests are parent-adolescent communication, youth violence, and access to mental health services. Ongoing studies address:
1) Working to increase the number of minority pediatric residents pursuing careers in academia
2) Developing and implementing curricular elements related to cultural competence that are integrated into all levels of medical education at the University of Rochester
Specialty
Adolescent Medicine
Current Appointments
- Associate Dean/Student Adivsing - Department of Offices of Medical Education (SMD)
- Associate Professor - Department of Pediatrics (SMD)
| Education | ||
|---|---|---|
| MPH Public Health, Concentration in Clinical Investigation | University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry | 2001 |
| MD Medicine | Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons | 1995 |
| BA English Literature | Princeton University | 1991 |
| Post-Doctoral Training & Residency | |
|---|---|
| Adolescent Medicine Fellowship, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY | 1998 - 2001 |
| Residency in Pediatrics, Concentration in Community Pediatrics. Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY. | 1995 - 1998 |
| Fellowship Awards | |
|---|---|
| Dean's Teaching Fellowship Award | 2003 |
| Samuel W. Clausen Fellowship Research Award. Strong Children's Research Center, University of Rochester | 1999 |
| Robert A. Hoekelman Minority Fellow Award. Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester. | 1998 - 2001 |
| Board Certifications | |
|---|---|
| American Board of Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine | 2001 - Present |
| American Board of Pediatrics | 1998 - Present |
| Recent Journal Articles |
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| Showing the 5 most recent journal articles. |
| Lie DA. Boker J. Crandall S. DeGannes CN. Elliott D. Henderson P. Kodjo C. Seng L. "Revising the tool for assessing cultrual competence training (TAACT) for curriculum evaluation: Findings derived from seven US schools and expert consensus". Medical Education Online 13 (2008). |
| Klein JD; Sabaratnam P; Auerbach MM; Smith SM; Kodjo C; Lewis K; Ryan S; Dandino C. "Development and factor structure of a brief instrument to assess the impact of community programs on positive youth development: The Rochester Evaluation of Asset Development for Youth (READY) tool." The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine. 2006; 39(2):252-60. |
| Kodjo CM, Auinger P, Ryan SA. "Prevalence of, and factors associated with, adolescent physical fighting while under the influence of alcohol or drugs". The Journal of Adolescent Health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine 35 (2004): 346.e11-346.e16. |
| Kodjo CM; Auinger P. "Predictors for emotionally distressed adolescents to receive mental health care." The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine. 2004; 35(5):368-73. |
| Kodjo CM; Auinger P; Ryan SA. "Demographic, intrinsic, and extrinsic factors associated with weapon carrying at school." Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine. 2003; 157(1):96-103. |
