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Medellin, Glen Alejandro

School of Medicine
Pediatrics
(210) 562-5344
medelling@uthscsa.edu

Appointments Education Expertise Teaching Publications Grants

2/2013 - Present	Interim Division Chief of General Pediatrics	The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Pediatrics
9/2010 - Present	Distinguished Teaching Professor	The University of Texas System
7/2010 - Present	Director of Medical Student Education	The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Pediatrics
1/2010 - Present	Greehey Distinguished Chair in Palliative Care for Children	The University of Texas Health Scince Center at San Antonio, Pediatrics
9/2009 - Present	Associate Professor	The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Pediatrics

Date	Description	Institution	# Students
7/2012 - Present	Pediatrics Clerkship	The University of Texas Health Science Center	200 students
Co-Course Director - Classroom teaching, mentoring, small group sessions and online teaching, but administrative roles decreased. I actively mentor new course director.
7/2012 - Present	Rotation Student Supervision	UTHSCSA

7/2012 - Present	Lecture Series: Palliative Care Fellows	UTHSCSA	12 students
6-hour lecture series on pediatric palliative care.
1/2012 - Present	Evidence-Based Pediatrics	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Community for Children-At the Border and Beyond	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Pediatric Gastroenterology-RAHC	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Pediatric Cardiology-RAHC	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Community Pediatrics-RAHC	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Inpatient Pediatrics	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Pediatric Dermatology	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Pedi Critical Care Extern-uh	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Hematology/Oncology #2	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Pedi Infectious Diseases	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Child Neurology	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Pediatric Endocrinology	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Neonatal Research	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Neonatal ICU Externship	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Pedi Genetics & Birth Defects	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Pediatric Pulmonology	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Pediatric Nephrology	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Special Topic	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Ambul Prim Care Clerkship	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Ambul Prim Care Preceptor	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Clin Immunology & Alergy	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Pediatric Cardiology	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Pediatric Externship	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Pedi Gastroenterology/Nutrition	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Hematology/Oncology #1	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Pedi Critical Care Extern-srch	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Child Abuse Pediatrics	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Pediatric Emergency Medicine	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Pediatric Neurology-RAHC	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Neonatology-RAHC	The University of Texas Health Science Center

1/2012 - Present	Pediatric Inpatient Service-RAHC	The University of Texas Health Science Center

7/2008 - Present	Geriatric Pallative Core	The University of Texas Health Science Center

Private
Funding Agency	Baptist Health Foundation
Title	Promoting a Comprehensive Palliative Care Program for Children (20090106)
Status	Active
Period	1/2010 - 12/2011
Role	Principal Investigator
Grant Detail	The goal of the proposed project is to expand education and patient care activities of the Comprehensive Care Clinic to ensure competent, compassionate care for children with complex, chronic medical conditions with an emphasis on high risk neonates.
Funding Agency	Medical College of Wisconsin - Y.C. Ho/Helen and Michael Chiang Foundation
Title	Medical School Palliative Care Education Project
Status	Complete
Period	9/2009 - 10/2010
Role	Contributor
Grant Detail	Proposes to pilot, develop, implement, and evaluate the Interdisciplinary Medical Student Palliative Care And Communication Training: IMPACT Program. The focus of IMPACT is to educate medical students in the principles of Palliative Care, focusing on the following specific goals: 1. To develop a self-sustaining required didactic and experiential curriculum in Palliative Medicine for UTHSCSA third and fourth year medical students (clinical years); focusing on communication skills, and interdisciplinary-based care (IMPACT) 2. To establish a competency-based curriculum in Palliative Medicine that will adequately prepare future physicians as mandated by AAMC, LCME and Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) 3. Evaluate the effect that the IMPACT curriculum has on medical students Palliative Medicine knowledge and skills and attitudes 4. To develop a peer mentoring program for faculty members interested in Palliative Medicine focusing on the improvement of teaching skills and academic productivity.
State
Funding Agency	Texas Department of State Health Services
Title	Clinical Supports for Children with Special Healthcare Needs - Renewal
Status	Active
Period	9/2010 - 8/2011
Role	Principal Investigator
Grant Detail	Expands the mutidisciplinary team to further the medical home model for care of children with complex chronic conditions. Also funds an educational outreach to communities in the catchment area of the clinical program.
Funding Agency	Texas Department of State Health Services
Title	Clinical Supports for Children with Special Healthcare Needs
Status	Complete
Period	9/2009 - 8/2010
Role	Principal Investigator
Grant Detail	Expands the mutidisciplinary team to further the medical home model for care of children with complex chronic conditions. Also funds an educational outreach to communities in the catchment area of the clinical program.

Year	Degree	Discipline	Institution
1997	Residency	Pediatrics	University of Colorado School of Medicine Denver , CO
1995	Internship	Pediatrics	University of Colorado School of Medicine Denver , CO
1994	MD	Medicine (Highest Honors)	University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston , TX
1990	BA	Biochemistry / Biology (Cum Laude)	Rice University Houston , TX

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