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Dr. Elizabeth McAnarney - Distinguished University Professor and Chair Emerita of the Department of Pediatrics URMC

April 21, 2021 • Megan Lasaponara & Sarah Collins-McGowan

On this episode of the podcast Megan interviews Dr. Elizabeth "Lissa" McAnarney. Dr. McAnarney is a Distinguished University Professor and Chair Emerita of the Department of Pediatrics. She received the M.D. Degree and holds two honorary doctoral degrees. She completed her pediatric residency at the State University of New York (Syracuse) followed by a two-year fellowship at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. McAnarney was Director of Adolescent Medicine for 22 years prior to serving as Chair of Pediatrics and Pediatrician-in-Chief at the Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong for 13 years. During her tenure as Chair, she oversaw the development of the Golisano Children’s Hospital and growth of the academic pediatric programs. She was Acting Dean of URSMD for nine months.

https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/20407698-elizabeth-r-mcanarney

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