Nicole Cifra, MD, MPH, MHPed
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
Attending Physician, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hosptial of Philadelphia
Quality Improvement Leader, Eating Disorders Program, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Department: Pediatrics
Contact information
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Division of Adolescent Medicine
3500 Civic Center Boulevard
Hub Building, 14th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Division of Adolescent Medicine
3500 Civic Center Boulevard
Hub Building, 14th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 215-590-3537
Education:
B.S (Molecular Biology, Minor in Chemistry, Minor in Psychology )
Grove City College, Grove City PA , 2011.
MPH (Public Health Practice and Policy)
SUNY Upstate Medical University & Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse, NY (jointly-issued), 2016.
MD (Medicine)
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, 2016.
MHPEd (Health Professions Education)
University of Rochester, Warner School of Education and Human Development, Rochester, NY, 2022.
Permanent linkB.S (Molecular Biology, Minor in Chemistry, Minor in Psychology )
Grove City College, Grove City PA , 2011.
MPH (Public Health Practice and Policy)
SUNY Upstate Medical University & Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse, NY (jointly-issued), 2016.
MD (Medicine)
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, 2016.
MHPEd (Health Professions Education)
University of Rochester, Warner School of Education and Human Development, Rochester, NY, 2022.
Description of Clinical Expertise
eating disorders, disordered eating, malnutrition, adolescent gynecology, contraception, menorrhagia, abnormal uterine bleedingDescription of Other Expertise
media and health communications, social media, health professions education, public healthDescription of Research Expertise
eating disorders, qualitative researchSelected Publications
Cifra N, Flanagan L, Naim MY, Vetter VL.: (re Letter to the Editor on Caffeinated Culture: Youth Heart Health in the Age of Energy Drinks). J Pediatr Mar 2025.Hooper L, Framson C, Donaldson A, Cifra N, Dave S, Weiss AL, Galagali P, Kumar MM.: The American Academy of Pediatrics Guideline for Obesity: An Adolescent Health Perspective. J Adolesc Health 75(4): 535-537, October 2024.
Cifra N, Pitts S, Mink R, Schwartz A, Herman B, Turner DA, Yussman S.: Analysis of fellowship program director opinions of entrustable professional activities in adolescent medicine fellowship. Int J Adolesc Med Health 36: 237-242, Mar 2024.
Nicole Cifra: Eating Disorders and Diet Culture. Primary Care Perspectives, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia January 2024.
Cifra N: Intravenous Fluids. Academy for Eating Disorders 2024.
Nicole Cifra: Exploring Medical Students’ Vital Role in Patient Care. Kevin, MD Podcast October 2023.
Nicole Cifra: New Guidelines for Childhood Obesity, Season 2, Episode 10. In Plain English Podcast July 2023.
Cifra,N: The Surprising Impact of Medical Students on Patients. KevinMD July 2023 Notes: https://www.kevinmd.com/2023/07/the-surprising-impact-of-medical-students-on-patients.html.
Cifra N.: Drawing as a Physician. J Adolesc Health Feb 2023.
American Academy of Pediatrics: Fostering Healthy Goals & Attitudes. Healthy Children Podcast, RadioMD January 2023.