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Barbara Sourkes is a Professor Emerita in Pediatrics at Stanford University, specializing in Critical Care practices. She is the Kriewall-Haehl Director of the Palliative Care Program at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, a position she has held since 2001. Sourkes has been recognized for her pioneering work in Pediatric Palliative Care, receiving several prestigious awards, including the Compassion Action Award from Hospice Valley in 2016 and the Outstanding Clinical Care Award from the American Psychosocial Oncology Society in 2011. She is also a recipient of the Charles Corr Award for her contributions to the field of literature in children's hospice care. Sourkes completed her PhD training at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1976 and her residency at Boston Children's Hospital in 1979. Her research and clinical focus integrate child and adolescent psychology with critical care, aiming to enhance the quality of life and care for young patients. Sourkes continues to teach several courses related to pediatrics at Stanford, including PEDS 199 and PEDS 299, reflecting her deep commitment to education and mentorship in the field.
Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA
Serves as a Professor Emerita in the Department of Pediatrics, focusing on critical care and palliative care.
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