Dr. Sarah Sobotka

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sarah Sobotka is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago. Her clinical and research interests focus on children with medical complexities, particularly those dependent on mechanical ventilation and their families. She employs a mixed-methods approach to conduct research aimed at improving health systems to better support families and children facing such disabilities. Her work includes developing effective healthcare service models that minimize hospitalizations and enhance the developmental potential of children with severe disabilities. Dr. Sobotka earned her medical degree in 2009 and a master's degree in public health sciences in 2010 from the University of Chicago, followed by a pediatric residency at Children’s Memorial Hospital/Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and a fellowship in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Chicago. She has received awards for her scholarly achievements, including the 2019 Peter Huttenlocher Award from the University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics. Her active research projects explore innovative interventions for young children with feeding challenges and aim to identify national trends in home nursing for children requiring invasive mechanical ventilation.

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Experience

Associate Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, specializing in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics.

Awards

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Peter Huttenlocher Award

2019-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

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IELTS
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Department of Philosophy