Dr. Catherine Groden

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Catherine Groden is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, specializing as a clinical neonatologist. Her research interests include bereavement, clinical ethics, and end-of-life care, focusing particularly on neonatal intensive care. She has contributed to various publications examining parental experiences with genetic testing and the dynamics of clinical environments such as Code Blue events in pediatric intensive care units. With a medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and additional training in Medical Humanities and Bioethics, Dr. Groden is committed to improving patient care and outcomes in challenging clinical circumstances. Her extensive training includes a fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at Indiana University and a residency in Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She strives to enhance understanding of ethical decision-making processes in critical care settings, drawing on her academic and practical experiences in the field.

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Department of Philosophy