The University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville is pleased to welcome Susmita Pati, MD, MPH, as chair of the department of pediatrics, effective July 1.
A nationally recognized pediatrician with more than two decades of experience in pediatrics, Pati has established herself as a distinguished leader in the field and is now focused on transforming pediatric medicine and patient care at the UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville.
She joins the University of Florida from the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University in New York. There, she served as a tenured professor of pediatrics and Chief of the Division of Primary Care Pediatrics at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. Additionally, she held the role of Chief Medical Program Advisor for the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, helping medical professionals to communicate science to the public in clear and practical ways.
Pati earned a bachelor's degree in biochemical sciences from Harvard University and her medical degree from the University of Connecticut. She completed her pediatric residency and fellowship training at Columbia University, where she also earned a master's degree in public health.
As a researcher with a specialty in population health, she has authored more than 60 publications. Funding for her research has been supported by federal, industrial and private grants and contracts.
Pati holds membership in several professional societies, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Public Health Association, Academic Pediatrics Association and the Society of Pediatric Research. Over her career, she has received many awards for her academic and professional achievements.
“I am thrilled to officially welcome Dr. Pati to the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville,” said Linda Edwards, MD, FACP. “Her wealth of expertise as a physician, educator and researcher will greatly benefit our pediatric program. I would also like to thank Dr. Mark Hudak for his dedicated leadership over the last thirteen years as chair. His work has been instrumental to the development and success of our program.”