Program Directors Handbook
If you are new to the APPD or to the role of Program Director - or just need a refresher - the Program Directors Handbook is a valuable Resource.
Program Directors' Executive Committee
Daniel Sklansky, MD
Chair (2025 - 2026)
Program Director
Madison, WI 53792-4108
University of Wisconsin
600 Highland Ave, H4/418Madison, WI 53792-4108
Caren Gellin, MD
Chair-Elect (2025 - 2026)
Program Director
Rochester, NY 14642
University of Rochester Golisano Children's
601 Elmwood AvenueRochester, NY 14642
Alan Chin, MD
Past Chair (2025 - 2026)
Program Director
Los Angeles, CA 90095
UCLA Pediatric Residency
757 Westwood Plaza Room 3108Los Angeles, CA 90095
Nicola (Nikki) Orlov, MD
(2024-2027)
Program Director
Chicago, IL 60637
University of Chicago
5721 S. Maryland Ave.Chicago, IL 60637
Caroline (Carrie) Rassbach, MD, MA
(2024-2026)
Program Director
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Stanford University
725 Welch RoadPalo Alto, CA 94304
Ingrid Walker-Descartes, MD, MPH, MBA
(2025 - 2028)
Program Director
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Maimonides Medical Center/Infants & Children's Hospital of Brooklyn
4802 Tenth Ave, Dept of PedsBrooklyn, NY 11207
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