In this episode of the special series, “Pathways to Pediatrics,” hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview new AAP President Sue Kressly, MD, FAAP. Dr. Kressly talks about losing her parents at a young age, starting her own practice, becoming an “accidental informaticist” and surviving two hurricanes.
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Susan J. Kressly, MD, FAAP
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Susan J. Kressly, MD, FAAP, is the 2025 AAP President.
Dr. Kressly is a general pediatrician and clinical informaticist. She received her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and served her residency at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. Her clinical career spanned more than 30 years in independent practice, including a medical home she founded in order to better serve her community.
Dr. Kressly’s career includes championing pediatric health information technology and working with pediatricians across the country to optimize care delivery, quality, payment and value. She describes herself as a fierce advocate for children and pediatricians.
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
The interviewees have no conflicts of interest to disclose
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Theme music composed by Matthew Simonson at Foundsound.media
*The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and not necessarily those of the American Academy of Pediatrics.