Alice Caldwell
Associate 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 and now I am an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Newborn Nursery at AUMC.
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
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.
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
