Nicole Cifra, MD, MPH, MHPed
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
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.
MD (Medicine)
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, 2016.
MPH (Public Health Practice and Policy)
SUNY Upstate Medical University & Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse, NY (jointly-issued), 2016.
MHPEd (Health Professions Education)
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.
MD (Medicine)
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, 2016.
MPH (Public Health Practice and Policy)
SUNY Upstate Medical University & Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse, NY (jointly-issued), 2016.
MHPEd (Health Professions Education)
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: Drawing as a Physician. Journal of Adolescent Health February 2023.American Academy of Pediatrics: Fostering Healthy Goals & Attitudes. Healthy Children Podcast, RadioMD January 2023.
Cifra N, Weiss AL: Muscle Mania: An Adolescent Male Athlete. Fad Diets and Adolescents: A Guide for Clinicians, Educators, Coaches and Trainers. MM Kumar and A Dixon Docter (eds.). Springer International Publishing, 2023.
American Academy of Pediatrics: Eating Disorders and Summer Bodies. Healthy Children Podcast, Radio MD May 2022.
Cifra N, Lomas JM: Differentiating Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Eating/Feeding Disorders. Pediatrics 149(4), April 2022.
Connections with Evan Dawson: Discussing the Impact of Social Media on Body Image. National Public Radio April 2022.
Cifra, N: The Weight of Words: Recognizing Eating Disorders Among Adolescents. American Academy of Pediatrics Voices Blog March 2022.
Connections with Evan Dawson: Discussing the Current State of Eating Disorders and Kids. National Public Radio February 2022.
Cifra N: Laughing Your Way to Passing the Pediatric Boards, Adolescent Medicine and Gynecology. Laughing Your Way to Passing the Pediatric Boards. Silverstein S (eds.). Medhumor Medical Publications, LLC, 2022.
Cifra N: Healthy Social Media Use. Closler, John Hopkins Medicine November 2021.