Meet Our Faculty
The Academic General and Community Pediatrics Fellowship program has been continuously funded since 1998, with a strong history of leadership from program directors.
Sarah Beal, PhD, a graduate of the fellowship and scientific director of child welfare research in the CHECK, is the current program director and provides complete oversight to the program. Francis "Joe" Real, MD, MEd, was instated as associate program director in January 2023, providing guidance in both clinical and research domains. Drs. Beal and Real provide diverse expertise to ensure learning and progress for all fellows.
A formal advisory committee meets semi-annually to review the progress of enrolled fellows, provide input into the selection of applicants to the program, assist with problem solving, and offer overall guidance to the program. The advisory committee includes fellowship leadership, current and former faculty mentors, and at least one community member, all of whom are actively involved in primary care research and / or community engagement.
The program additionally has a team of affiliated interdisciplinary mentors, each with a strong record of accomplishment in publishing, obtaining external grant support, and mentoring trainees, to ensure our fellows are well-resourced and supported in accomplishing their goals.
