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Shoji Samson, DO, Neonat/Perinatology, Peoria, IL

ShojiOlivoSamsonDO, FAAP, FACOP(He/Him)

Neonat/Perinatology Peoria, IL

High Risk Infant Follow-Up, Neonatal Ethics, Neonatal Neurodevelopment

Neonatologist

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  • Office

    530 NE Glen Oak Ave
    Peoria, IL 61637
    Phone+1 309-624-2896
    Fax+1 309-655-2974

Summary

  • I am a double board certified Pediatrician and Neonatologist. I have experience with ECMO, therpatuetic hypothermia, and various modes of ventilation including high frequency and NAVA. I have research interests in pediatric asthma, ROP, neurodevelopment, medical simulation, and ID/antibiotic stewardship. I enjoy teaching fellows, residents, and students. I also like to volunteer in my free time.

Education & Training

  • Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center (Temple)
    Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center (Temple)Fellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2017 - 2020
  • Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
    Wyckoff Heights Medical CenterChief Residency, Pediatrics, 2016 - 2017
  • Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
    Wyckoff Heights Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2014 - 2017
  • Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Touro College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2014, DO
  • Ursinus College
    Ursinus CollegeBS, Biology and Neuroscience, Honors in Neuroscience, 2006 - 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State License 2020 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State License 2017 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State License 2019 - 2025
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State License 2021 - 2023
  • AOA Board of Pediatrics Neonatology
  • AOA Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • AAP / American Heart AssociationNeonatal Resuscitation Program
  • AAP / American Heart AssociationNeonatal Resuscitation Program - Instructor
  • American Heart AssociationAdvance Cardiovascular Life Support
  • American Heart AssociationBasic Life Support
  • American Heart Association / AAPPediatric Advance Life Support

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Caterpillar Faculty Scholars Fellowship UICOMP, 2022-2023
  • 2nd Place Research Award McLane Children’s Research Day, 2019
  • 3rd Place People’s Choice Award - QI Project McLane Children’s Research Day, 2018
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Validation of the postnatal growth and retinopathy of prematurity screening criteria  
    Sean Wadley, MD, Matthew Recko, MD, Shoji Samson, DO, Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings, 8/19/2020

Abstracts/Posters

  • Outcomes of Avastin therapy and laser photocoagulation therapy in premature infants with retinopathy of prematurity: A 2-year follow-up
    Shoji Olivo Samson; Matthew Recko; Venkata Nakta Raju; Ashith Shetty; Muppala Raju; Lauren Sager; Lea H Mallett, Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 4/28/2019
  • Reducing antimicrobial untilization in the neonatal intensive care unit: a quality improvement project
    Maze J, Samson S, Dubrocq G, McLane Children’s Research Day, Temple, TX, 6/26/2018
  • Race and Asthma Control Amongst Urban Minority Children
    Shoji Samson and Patrisha Woolard-Pickens, AAP/ACOP DOing Pediatric Education Together: Keeping Our Children Safe, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 5/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Grand Rounds - Neonatal Lines, Drains, And Tubes 
    BS&W Health - McLane Children’s Medical Center - 9/6/2019
  • Neonatal ID Case Presentation 
    Scott & White Annual Neonatology Conference - 9/20/2018
  • NEC and Blood Transfuisons 
    Scott & White Annual Neonatology Conference - 9/28/2017

Committees

  • Faculty Member, UIC Senate 2022 - Present
  • Member of the Board of Directors, TouroCOM Alumni Board 2021 - Present
  • Faculty Member, UICOMP Faculty Search Committee 2021 - Present
  • Member, Ursinus College Alumni Council 2021 - Present
  • Faculty Member, UICOMP Pediatric Department Diversity, Equity Inclusion Committee 2021 - Present
  • Faculty Member, UICOMP Research and Scholarship Committee 2021 - Present
  • Pediatric Department Representative, Committee for Interns and Residents WHMC 2016 - 2017
  • Resident Member, Quality Management and Patient Safety Committee of WHMC 2014 - 2017

Research History

  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine FellowModified criteria for retinopathy of prematurity screening2018 - Present
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine FellowReducing antimicrobial untilization in the neonatal intensive care unit: a quality improvement project2017 - Present
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine FellowOutcomes of Avastin and Laser photocoagulation therapy in children with Retinopathy of Prematurity2017 - Present
  • Pediatric ResidentPediatric Asthma Navigation Program. Grant funded program aimed at providing access to resources and asthma specialist to urban minority children with asthma.2014 - 2017
  • Undergraduate ResearcherResearcher at Dr. Ellen Dawley's lab. Researched the morphological dynamics and expression of proteins involved in cellular regeneration in urodele amphibians.2006 - 2010

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Tagalog