Stephen J. Teach, MD, MPH

Stephen J. Teach, MD, MPH is a prominent pediatric physician and researcher at Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC. He holds several key positions and has made significant contributions to pediatric asthma care and research.

Professional Roles

Dr. Teach currently serves as:

• Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Children's National Health System4
• Associate Dean for Pediatric Academic Affairs at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences34
• The inaugural Wendy Goldberg Professor in Translational Research in Child Health and Community Partnerships2

Medical Expertise

Dr. Teach specializes in pediatric emergency medicine, focusing on helping children and families in urgent medical situations.6 He has been particularly involved in pediatric asthma care and research, serving as:

• Medical Director and Principal Investigator of IMPACT DC, a program dedicated to pediatric asthma care and research at Children's National1
• Site Principal Investigator for a landmark NIH-sponsored clinical trial on asthma treatment for inner-city children and teens1

Education

Dr. Teach's educational background includes:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Harvard Medical School, obtained in 19845
• Master of Public Health (MPH) in Maternal and Child Health from the University of California, Berkeley5

Throughout his career, Dr. Teach has demonstrated a commitment to improving pediatric healthcare, particularly for urban children with asthma. His work has contributed to advancing treatment options and outcomes for this vulnerable population.1