Biographical summary
Amara J. Heard Stittum, M.D., is a neonatologist at Mayo Clinic Children's Center. She joined the neonatology division in 2023. Her current clinical interests include newborn resuscitation and simulation around retention of knowledge and skills in pediatric trainees. Additional interests include global health work as well as medical education.
Conditions treated
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- Necrotizing enterocolitis
- Neonatal abstinence syndrome
- Premature birth
- Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
- Sepsis
Procedures performed
- Chest tube placement
- Endotracheal intubation
- Lumbar puncture
- Special care of premature baby
- Umbilical catheter placement
Interests
- Newborn resuscitation
- Simulation
- Medical education with pediatric trainees
- Global Health
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2023
Fellow - Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineUniversity of Vermont Medicine Center
- 2020
Chief Resident - General PediatricsSt. Louis University School of Medicine
- 2019
Resident - General PediatricsSt. Louis University School of Medicine
- 2016
BA/MD - Biology, MedicineKansas City School of Medicine, University of Missouri
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Certificate - Health Professions EducationUniversity of Illinois at Chicago
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2020
Pediatrics (Archived)American Board of Pediatrics
Awards and honors
- 2023
Lucey Prize Awardee University of Vermont College of Medicine
- 2022
Clinical Teacher of the Year Award NominationUniversity of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
- 2019
Outstanding Achievement in Neonatal ServicesSt. Louis University School of Medicine
- 2019
Richard C. Barry Memorial AwardSt. Louis University School of Medicine
Professional memberships
- 2024
MemberPediatric Residency Recruitment Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
- 2024 - present
ChairMayo Clinic Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program Clinical Competency Committee
- 2024 - present
MemberNeonatal Practice Committee
- 2024 - present
MemberProgram Evaluation Committee
- 2023 - present
MemberNICU Quality and Safety Committee
- 2022 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Global Health
- 2021 - 2023
FacilitatorIntern Step-up Day, University of Vermont Children’s Hospital
- 2021
InterviewerPediatric Concentration Project, University of Vermont Children’s Hospital
- 2021
Planning Committee MemberNortheast Group on Educational Affairs (NEGEA)
- 2021 - present
MemberRepresentation and Equity in Neonatology (REIN), Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (SONPM), American Academy of Pediatrics
- 2020 - 2023
Member, Data EntryNetwork QI Data Collection and Review Team, University of Vermont Children’s Hospital
- 2020 - 2023
InstructorPediatric Bootcamp, University of Vermont Children’s Hospital
- 2020 - 2023
Trainee MemberNeonatal Resuscitation Committee, University of Vermont Children’s Hospital
- 2020 - 2023
InstructorNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), University of Vermont Children’s Hospital
- 2020 - 2023
Instructor MentorNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), University of Vermont Children’s Hospital
- 2020 - present
MemberSection on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (SONPM), American Academy of Pediatrics
- 2020 - present
MemberTrainees and Early Career Neonatologists, Section on Pediatric Trainees, American Academy of Pediatrics
- 2016 - 2019
MemberEmergency Management Committee, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
- 2016 - 2019
MemberEthics Committee, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
- 2016 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
- 2016 - present
MemberSection on Pediatric Trainees, American Academy of Pediatrics
Publications