Ellie Sepehri, MD, MD
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EMPLOYMENT
Sept 2018- Mar 2019 Spring Valley Pediatrics, Outpatient Pediatrician
Washington, DC
EDUCATION
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Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
2013- 2014 Obstetrics/Gynecology Residency
University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
Transferred to pediatrics due to interest in postnatal versus antenatal child development
2009- 2013 Eastern Virginia Medical School
Doctor of Medicine, May 2013
2008- 2009 Eastern Virginia Medical School
Master of Medical Sciences, May 2009
Thesis: Innovative Behavioral Interventions in Children with High-Functioning Autism
2003- 2007 University of Maryland, College Park
Bachelor of Science, May 2007
Major: Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE
Aug 14-15, 2017 Chicago Parent Program (CPP) at Johns Hopkins
Sponsorship by Sinai Hospital Department of Pediatrics to attend intensive two-day course to lead parent support groups in evidence-based parenting and discipline skills
Nexplanon Insertion and Removal
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Fluoride Varnish Application
USMLE Step 1: Passed
USMLE Step 2 CK: Passed
USMLE Step 2 CS: Passed
USMLE Step 3: Passed
DEVELOPMENTAL-BEHAVIORAL CLINIC AND RELATED EMPLOYMENT
2015- 2018 Developmental-Behavioral Longitudinal Clinic at Kennedy Krieger
Self-run DBP consult clinic with mentorship from Dr. Wilms-Floet at KKI weekly to further advance clinical experience and working knowledge of autism spectrum medical management, complicated ADHD, and other maladaptive behavior patients
Summer 2008 Applied Behavior Analyst
The Ivymount School, Potomac, MD
ABA therapist for children with high-functioning autism in Model Autism Program
PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Insights into Autism Conference. Advances in Technology: Facial Expression Recognition Training in Hampton Roads, Virginia Public Schools. Sepehri E. Sponsored by EVMS and The Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. Feb 22, 2011
Facial Expression Recognition in Children with High Functioning Autism
Sepehri E, Harrington J. "Human Facial Expression Recognition in Children with High-Functioning Autism: A Pilot Study." Abstract 697. Pediatric Academic Society. Denver, CO 5-1-11.
Adolescent Palmer-Plantar Keratoderma: Case Study:
Sepehri E, Harrington J. “Palmarplantar Keratoderma.” Consultant for Pediatricians. July 2010. Vol. 9. No.7
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome- A Study of Infant Sleep Placement Habits by Mothers:
1.Abstract publication #377 Pediatric Academic Societies Vancouver 2010
2.Sepehri E; Harrington J. Eastern Virginia Medical School Journal. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Mothers Risky Choices in Infant Sleep Position. April 2010
RESEARCH AND GRANTS
Summer 2010 Arnold P. Gold National Medical Student Summer Fellowship
The Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, Norfolk, VA
PI: John Harrington, MD Research grant to continue research on Human Facial Expression Recognition Study in Children with Autism in Greater Hampton Roads, Virginia
2009- 2010 Eastern Virginia Medical School Summer Research Fellowship
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
PI: John Harrington, MD Two-time recipient of grant to pilot Human Facial Expression Recognition Study in Children with High-Functioning Autism in Greater Hampton Roads, Virginia
Summer 2009 Pediatric Summer Research Scholarship, The Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters
The Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, VA
PI: John Harrington, MD
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) research correlation study on unsafe infant sleep practices of mothers on Virginia Medicaid
HONORS AND AWARDS
Medical School Mann T. Lowery Humanitarianism in Medicine Scholarship
Humanitarian scholarship in recognition of volunteer and research work in children with autism in the Hampton Roads, VA community
Twice recipient 2010, 2011
Undergraduate Phi Beta Kappa National Scholastic Honor Society
Inducted May 2007
Dean’s List
2003-2007
INTERNSHIPS
May 2010 Betty Ford Center Family Program Internship
Rancho Mirage, CA
Medical student intern responsible for working with and understanding the social dynamics and impact on the children and relatives of individuals with alcohol/substance dependence admitted for treatment
LANGUAGES
Farsi (fluent)
Spanish (conversational)
INTERESTS
Miniature Doll House Collector
Gardening