Alice Caldwell
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics: Hospitalist
Bio
I graduated from Duke University with a B.S. in Zoology, graduated from the MCG School of Medicine, completed a pediatric residency at MCG after an internship at Emory University (Medicine and Pediatric internship), graduated from the Medical College of Georgia with an MPH in 2015 and now I am a Full Professor of Pediatrics.
Education
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MD, Medicine
Medical College of Georgia, 1981
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BS, Zoology/Animal Biology
Duke University, 1976
Certifications
Awards & Honors
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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PEDS 5000
Basic Clkshp in PEDS
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PEDS 5014
Newborn Nursery Sub-I
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RPED 5002
Pediatrics General
Teaching Interests
Newborn hospital medicine, well child care, newborn medical conditions, breast feeding, public health and legislation, prevention of child and adolescent use of e-cigarettes and combustible cigarettes, and avoidance of second and third hand smoke exposure.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Effects of the Sleep SAAF Responsive Parenting Intervention on Rapid Weight Gain: A Randomized Clinical Trial of African American Families, 2022
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Electronic Cigarettes: Concerns, Unknowns Remain, 2014
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Smoking Cessation: The Pediatrician’s Role, 2014
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- A Pilot Study to Assess the Impact of a Newborn Safety Intervention, 2013
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Prevention of traumatic brain injury in youth and adolescents, 2013
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Publishing 3 articles in Pediatrics in May 2023: Protecting Children and Adolescents From Tobacco and NIcotine: Clinical Report, Policy Statement, and Technical Report
Research study in conjunction with UGA on feeding and child care in first time African American mothers
Department Service
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Pediatric Grand Rounds Committee
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Newborn Nursery
2014 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Perinatal Quality Committee
2014 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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American Academy of Pediatrics
- 2015
Role: Member
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Georgia Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
- 2015
Role: Member
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Georgia Public Health Association
- 2015
Role: Member
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Immunizations and Breastfeeding, Georgia Chapter, AAP
2009 - 2015
Role: Other
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Nominating Committee, Georgia Chapter, AAP
2010 - 2014
Role: Committee Member
