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Deborah Kroeker Alliston, MD, MEd

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Clinical Associate Professor, Wichita - Pediatrics
dalliston@kumc.edu

Professional Background

I am passionate about medical education, excellence in medical care, and global health. Shortly after graduating from residency at KU-Wichita Pediatrics, I had the opportunity to lead a team of PA students on an international trip to provide medical care to people in Bolivia. While there, I realized that medical education is my long-term interest, and I decided to pursue masters courses in medical education through the University of Cincinnati, graduating with my masters degree in 2016. I became an Associate Program Director in the pediatric residency program in 2013. When the Pediatric Residency Program Director position opened up in 2017, I moved into that role. My favorite part of medicine is helping learners at all levels work through management decisions to provide optimal patient care.

Newborn care has always been one of my passions and areas of interest, and I thoroughly enjoy working as a newborn hospitalist! I also enjoy continuing to provide care and anticipatory guidance for these growing families after dismissal from the hospital when I see them in the clinic where I work as an ambulatory pediatrician.

While I love the opportunity to be involved in medical education in developing countries, and have been engaged in education in Zambia, Mongolia, Ghana, and Bolivia, my interest has morphed since becoming the pediatric residency program director. Today my interest in global health has become focused on local global health and the provision of care to immigrants in our community, as well as providing opportunities for our residents to engage in global health. A highlight of my year is working with a group of local faculty to provide annual training in global health to our faculty and residents.

Education and Training
  • MD, Medical Doctor, University of Kansas School of Medicine, WICHITA, KS
  • Other, Medical Education, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Residency, Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS
Licensure, Accreditations & Certifications
  • American Board of Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
Professional Affiliations
  • Academy of Medical Educators-KUSOM and the Faculty Development and Educational Programs Committee, Academy of Medical Educators-KUSOM and the Faculty Development and Educational Programs Committee, Member, 2017 - Present
  • Association of Pediatric Program Directors, Member, 2013 - Present
  • American Academy of Pediatrics, Member, 2007 - Present

Publications