Tumaini Rucker Coker MD
Pediatric Healthcare Research and Healthcare Policy
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, UCLA
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9107 SE 78th PlMercer Island, WA 98040
Phone+1 310-663-6721
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Education & Training
Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars ProgramMD, Health Services Research, 2004 - 2006
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2001 - 2004- UCLA Anderson School of ManagementMBA, Business Administration, 1999 - 2001
- Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and ScienceMD, 1996 - 2001
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
WA State Medical License 2016 - 2025
CA State Medical License 2002 - 2022
IL State Medical License 2004 - 2008
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics
Clinical Trials
- Well-Child Care Redesign: A New Model of Care for Children in Low-Income Families Start of enrollment: 2005 Jun 01
- Well-Child Care Clinical Practice Redesign: A Parent Coach-Led Model of Care Start of enrollment: 2019 Mar 05
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsNavigating the Complexity of Food Insecurity Screening.Tumaini Coker, Michael Silverstein, Michael J Barry, Wanda Nicholson
JAMA. 2025-03-11 - 1 citationsA Research Agenda on Anti-Racism in Child and Adolescent Health.Kendra Liljenquist, Tumaini Rucker Coker
Academic Pediatrics. 2024-10-20 - 1 citationsDisaggregated Suicide Mortality Rates Among Asian American Youths and Young Adults by Ethnic Subgroup.Anthony L Bui, Isaac C Rhew, Frederick P Rivara, Tumaini R Coker
JAMA Pediatrics. 2024-10-01
Authored Content
- Social Complexity as a Special Health Care Need in the Medical Home ModelDecember 2018
Press Mentions
Medicaid-Insured Children Benefit from Community Health Worker CareMay 1st, 2023- Study: Shared Decision-Making Influences ADHD Treatment for Black ChildrenMarch 23rd, 2023
- How Financial Counseling at the Pediatrician's Office Can Help Families ThriveFebruary 15th, 2023
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Grant Support
- Child Health Equity Research Program for Post-doctoral Trainees.UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON2020–2025
- Child Health Equity Research Program for Post-doctoral Trainees.UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON2020–2025
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- AcademyHealthMember
- Academic Pediatric AssociationMember
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