DepartamentosChildren’s Center (Centro Pediátrico)Medicina para niños y adolescentesLocationRochester, MinnesotaIdiomasEnglishPacientes existentesEnviar un mensaje seguro a través del portal del paciente Biographical summaryAmara J. Heard Stittum, M.D., is a neonatologist at Mayo Clinic Children's Center. She joined the neonatology division in 2023. Her current clinical interests include newborn resuscitation and simulation around retention of knowledge and skills in pediatric trainees. Additional interests include global health work as well as medical education. Conditions treatedBronchopulmonary dysplasiaNecrotizing enterocolitisNeonatal abstinence syndromePremature birthRespiratory distress syndrome of newbornSepsis Procedures performedChest tube placementEndotracheal intubationLumbar punctureSpecial care of premature babyUmbilical catheter placement InterestsNewborn resuscitationSimulationMedical education with pediatric traineesGlobal Health Mayo Clinic locations Rochester, Minnesota Driving directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education2023Fellow - Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineUniversity of Vermont Medicine Center2020Chief Resident - General PediatricsSt. Louis University School of Medicine2019Resident - General PediatricsSt. Louis University School of Medicine2016BS/MD - Biology, MedicineKansas City School of Medicine, University of Missouri Show more education Activities and honorsCertifications2020PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsAwards and honors2023Lucey Prize Awardee University of Vermont College of Medicine2022Clinical Teacher of the Year Award NominationUniversity of Vermont Larner College of Medicine2019Outstanding Achievement in Neonatal ServicesSt. Louis University School of Medicine2019Richard C. Barry Memorial AwardSt. Louis University School of MedicineShow more awards and honorsProfessional memberships2022 - presentMemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Global Health2021 - 2023FacilitatorIntern Step-up Day, University of Vermont Children’s Hospital2021InterviewerPediatric Concentration Project, University of Vermont Children’s Hospital2021Planning Committee MemberNortheast Group on Educational Affairs (NEGEA)2021 - presentMemberRepresentation and Equity in Neonatology (REIN), Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (SONPM), American Academy of Pediatrics2020 - 2023Member, Data EntryNetwork QI Data Collection and Review Team, University of Vermont Children’s Hospital2020 - 2023InstructorPediatric Bootcamp, University of Vermont Children’s Hospital2020 - 2023Trainee MemberNeonatal Resuscitation Committee, University of Vermont Children’s Hospital2020 - 2023InstructorNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), University of Vermont Children’s Hospital2020 - 2023Instructor MentorNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), University of Vermont Children’s Hospital2020 - presentMemberSection on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (SONPM), American Academy of Pediatrics2020 - presentMemberTrainees and Early Career Neonatologists, Section on Pediatric Trainees, American Academy of Pediatrics2016 - 2019MemberEmergency Management Committee, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital2016 - 2019MemberEthics Committee, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital2016 - presentMemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics2016 - presentMemberSection on Pediatric Trainees, American Academy of PediatricsShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publications Biographical summaryConditions treatedProcedures performedInterestsMayo Clinic locationsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20551616 Médicos y personal médico Heard Stittum, Amara J. M.D.