Andria Tatem, MD
Phone: (757) 668-5126
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Education
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Residency: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine
Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Bio
Dr. Tatem is an academic general pediatrician who has returned to CHKD as the Medical Director for Mental Health Pediatrics as well as Vice Chair of Diversity for the Department of Pediatrics.
Dr. Tatem, a native of Norfolk, earned her medical degree from EVMS and completed her residency and chief residency at CHKD.
She is devoted to caring for children and adolescents from all backgrounds, but particularly those from underrepresented and marginalized communities.
Additional Information
Research Areas
- Normalizing Failure in Medical Education
- Promoting Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion in Medicine (JEDI)
Clinical Interest
- Mental Health in Primary Care
Honors and Awards
- Inaugural Health Equity Trailblazer Award, Baylor College of Medicine (2021)
Publications
- The Washington Post Op-Ed: As a Black woman, I was told not to pursue a career in medicine. The path must be easier for others.
Community Involvement
- Academic Pediatric Association
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Association Pediatric Program Directors
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