Biographical summary
Christine Rukasin, M.D., is an Allergist and Clinical Immunologist who provides care for pediatric and adult patients with allergic conditions, asthma and immunodeficiencies.
Her clinical interests include:
- Drug allergy
- Patient education and shared decision making
- Psychological impact of allergic conditions
- Multidisciplinary care coordination of complex allergic or
immunologic disease
In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Rukasin is active in the teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents and fellow.
Dr. Rukasin also cares for patients at Phoenix Children's Hospital and provides multidisciplinary care to patients with complex skin and immunologic conditions.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Drug allergy
- Patient communication
- Food allergy
- Asthma
- Anaphylaxis
- Quality of life in allergic conditions
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2019
Fellowship - Allergy and ImmunologyVanderbilt University Medical Center
- 2017
Chief Resident - PediatricsSan Diego Medical Center, University of California
- 2016
Residency - Internal Medicine and PediatricsSan Diego Medical Center, University of California
- 2016
Chief Resident - Internal Medicine and PediatricsSan Diego Medical Center, University of California
- 2013
Internship - Internal Medicine and PediatricsSan Diego Medical Center, University of California
- 2012
MDCreighton University School of Medicine
- 2005
BS - MathematicsCreighton University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2019
Allergy & ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and Immunology
- 2016
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2016
Pediatrics (Archived)American Board of Pediatrics
Awards and honors
- 2021
Mayo Clinic Teacher of the YearInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2019
Sam Marney Award for Excellence in Allergy and Immunology TrainingAllergy and Immunology Fellowship Program, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- 2018
Best Fellow PresentationSoutheastern Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Regional Meeting
- 2014
Impeccable Team Leader and TeacherCalifornia Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
- 2014
Primary Care Clinic AwardPediatric Residency Program, University of California San Diego
- 2014
Rising LeadershipCalifornia Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
- 2012
Alpha Omega AlphaBeta Chapter, Creighton University School of Medicine
- 2004
Softball First Team Academic All-AmericanESPN The Magazine
- 2004
All-Academic First Team (Softball)Missouri Valley Conference
- 2004
Second Team (Softball)Missouri Valley Conference
- 2004
Regional Tournament All-Tournament TeamNCAA
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
MemberVaccines Committee, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
- 2023 - present
MemberIntegrative Medicine Committee, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
- 2022 - present
TreasurerArizona Allergy and Asthma Society
- 2021 - present
Faculty MentorVital Signs Mentoring Program, Creighton University School of Medicine
- 2021 - present
MemberAdverse Reactions to Drugs, Biologicals and Latex Committee, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
- 2019 - present
MemberArizona Allergy and Asthma Society
- 2019 - present
MemberClinical Immunology Society
- 2018 - 2019
MemberHouse Staff Advisory Council, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- 2017 - 2019
MemberFellows-in-Training Committee, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- 2014 - 2015
MemberGraduate Medical Education Committee, University of California San Diego Medical Center
- 2012 - 2017
MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
- 2012 - 2017
MemberNational Med-Peds Residents' Association (NMPRA)
- 2012 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2009 - 2011
PresidentCreighton University School of Medicine Local Chapter, American Medical Women's Association
- 2008 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Women's Association
- 2008 - 2009
TreasurerCreighton University School of Medicine Local Chapter, American Medical Women's Association
- 2001 - 2005
Student AthleteNCAA Division I Intercollegiate Softball, Creighton University
- 2001 - 2005
Student AthleteNJCAA Division I Intercollegiate Softball, Pima Community College
- 2001 - 2005
Student AthleteNCAA Division II Intercollegiate Softball, Hawaii Pacific University
Publications