Dr. Cristina Fernandez

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cristina R. Fernandez, MD MPH is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She specializes in Pediatric Hospital Medicine, focusing on the care of newborns at the Baby Nursery at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian. Dr. Fernandez's innovative research addresses critical issues such as food insecurity and diet-related disparities affecting vulnerable child populations. As an emerging investigator, she coordinates clinical research initiatives aimed at improving health maintenance and developmental outcomes for newborns. Dr. Fernandez earned her MPH from Yale School of Public Health and received her medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons. She completed her residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, followed by a primary care research fellowship centered on community health at Columbia. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has received numerous honors, including the Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society recognition and the American Academy of Pediatrics Chapter Special Achievement Award in 2017.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Columbia University Irving Medical Center • New York, NY

Pediatric Hospital Medicine, specializing in care for newborns and conducting research on health disparities.

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)