Elizabeth Sanseau

Elizabeth Virginia Sanseau is an accomplished pediatrician specializing in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Global Health at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). She holds the position of Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at both CHOP and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Education and Training

• B.A. in Art History: Columbia University, 2005
• M.S. in Health and Medical Sciences: University of California, Berkeley, 2012
• M.D.: University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, 2014

Professional Experience

• Attending Physician: Division of Emergency Medicine at CHOP, where she also serves as the Medical Director of the newly established Indigenous Health Unit.
• Pediatric Hospitalist: Previously worked at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska.

Research and Contributions

Dr. Sanseau is actively involved in medical education and research aimed at improving pediatric emergency readiness. She has developed simulation-based medical education curricula for healthcare providers, particularly focusing on interdisciplinary teams. Her current research includes:

• Principal Investigator for the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Indian Health Services (IHS) Hybrid Simulation Program, a project aimed at enhancing emergency care for American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
• Co-Chair of the ImPACTS collaborative, which focuses on improving pediatric acute care through simulation.

Publications and Editorial Roles

Dr. Sanseau has published extensively on simulation-based medical education and serves as a reviewer for several academic journals, including:

• Academic Emergency Medicine Journal
• Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open
• Pediatric Emergency Care

Professional Affiliations

She is involved in various committees related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within pediatric emergency medicine and has contributed to initiatives that enhance pediatric disaster preparedness.

Dr. Sanseau's multifaceted role as a clinician, educator, researcher, and advocate underscores her commitment to advancing pediatric emergency care and education.123