Curriculum Vitae
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Physician & Clinical Informaticist
ORCID: 0000-0002-6390-4299Current Positions
Clinical Informatics Fellow
2023 - Present
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Developing and implementing clinical informatics solutions to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
Pediatric Hematology Oncology Fellow
2021 - Present
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Providing specialized care for children with cancer and blood disorders while conducting clinical research.
Administrative Work
AI Governance Council
2025 - Present
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Spearhead discussions to identify and analyze strategic AI use cases, ensuring feasibility and alignment with healthcare objectives.
Patient Care Oversight Committee
2025 - Present
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Leading quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes across the hospital.
Chair of Therapy and Infusion Center Committee
2024 - Present
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Established a committee under the Medical Informatics Committee and Quality and Safety Committee to enhance the quality of care for patients.
Informatics Special Unit
2023 - Present
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Established a special medical informatics sub-group in conjunction with IT members to investigate various software/hardware issues that affect patient care.
Education
Certificate in Bioinformatics
2023 - Present
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Graduate School
Pediatrics Residency
2017 - 2020
Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, TX
Doctorate of Medicine
2013 - 2017
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
2009 - 2013
University of Texas, Austin, TX
Professional Positions
Locum Tenens Hospitalist - Pediatrics
03/2021 - 07/2021
CompHealth, Texas
Provided comprehensive medical care to pediatric patients in a hospital setting.
General Pediatrics
08/2020 - 06/2021
Top Care Medical, Dallas, TX
Delivered outpatient pediatric care, including routine checkups, vaccinations, and treatment of common childhood illnesses.
Research Initiative Mentor
01/2011 - 05/2011
University of Texas, Austin, TX
Mentored undergraduate students in research methodologies and assisted with data collection and analysis for biochemistry projects.
Tutor
08/2010 - 05/2011
University of Texas Athletics, Austin, TX
Provided academic tutoring in sciences and mathematics to student-athletes.
Licensure & Certification
American Board of Pediatrics Certification
2021
CurrentTexas Medical Board License
2024
CurrentPediatric Advanced Life Support
2025
CurrentPublications
Sociodemographic Characteristics of Patients Seen at Vascular Anomaly Centers in the United States
Sisk B, Eng W, Aye J, Mack J, Tran A, Ogino J, Pearson E, Bies J, Smink G, Shah SD, et al.
Pediatric Blood & Cancer (2025)DOI: 10.1002/pbc.31661
Evaluation of recurrent and recalcitrant warts in deaf adolescent male reveals GATA2 deficiency
Doan D, Strebeck P, Tran A, Farrar JE, Appell L, Modi A, Jefferson A
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: Global (2024)DOI: 10.1016/j.jacig.2024.100313
Mental health in persons with von Willebrand disease in the United States – A large national database study
Tran A, Waller E, Mack J, Crary S, Citla-Sridhar D
Journal of Thrombosis & Haemostasis (2024)DOI: 10.1016/j.jtha.2024.02.015
Gender-Based Differences and Barriers in Skin Protection Behaviors in Melanoma Survivors
Chen J, Shih J, Tran A, Mullane AM, Thomas C
Journal of Skin Cancer (2016)DOI: 10.1155/2016/3874572
For a detailed list of presentations and posters, please visit the Presentations section.
Clinical Informatics
Data Science
- Research Informatics Core: Developed SQL queries for research in Epic Caboodle/Clarity. Discussed with primary investigators to review available data, data quality concerns, and optimize the requests.
- Informatics for Integrating Biology and the Bedside (I2B2) ETL: Worked with the extract, transform, load (ETL) engineer to identify clinically relevant data sources for research data management and sharing to I2B2, ensuring consistency of data from sources in Caboodle/Clarity.
Software and Epic EHR Training
- Python Bootcamp through UAMS Department of Biomedical Informatics.
- Epic Builder Basic and Advanced.
- Epic Builder Analytics.
- Epic SQL 1 and 2.
- Epic Cosmos Data Science.
- Epic Cognitive Computing.
- Kaggle: Python, Intro to Machine Learning, Pandas, Intermediate Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Feature Engineering.
Department of Biomedical Informatics Graduate School Courses
- Computational Methods in Biomedical Informatics, Fall 2023.
- Machine Learning, Spring 2024.
- Natural Language Processing, Fall 2024.
- Research Project Course, Fall 2024.
- Foundations of Public Health Informatics, Spring 2025.
Ongoing Operational Work
- Telehealth Clinic for Vascular Anomalies.
- Telehealth Clinic for Sickle Cell.
- EASY EHR Optimization Program.
- Clinical Informatics Weekly Rounds.
- Pharmacogenomics Software Development.
- Hematology/Oncology Med Safety Committee.
- Foundation Best Practice Advisory Workgroup.
- Nursing Care Plan Committee.
- Clinical Decision Support Workgroup.
- Therapy Plan and Infusion Center Workgroup.
Operational Consults/Epic Builds
- New Leukemia Workup Order Set.
- Thrombophilia Pathways.
- Oncology treatment lifetime dose tracking.
- Cardio-Oncology IT development for new specialty clinic.
- Botox Workflow.
- Opioid Alert Usability Testing.
- Hem/Onc Care Plans.
- Hem/Onc Infographic for Community Pediatrics.
- Hem/Onc New Patient Database Build.
- Usability Testing Team.
Honors & Awards
American Pediatric Association Travel Award for Research
2025
American Pediatric Association Regions 7 and 8
Best Research Poster Award
2024
Arkansas Medical Society
Best Fellow Award
2024
Arkansas Medical Society
Trainee Travel Research Award
2024
Southern Society for Pediatric Research
Runner Up Best Abstract
2023
vWD Mental Health Project, Arkansas Children's Hospital Fellow's Research Day
Trainee Travel Award
2022
Hemostasis Thrombosis Research Society
Trainee Travel Award
2021
Hemostasis Thrombosis Research Society
Best Poster Award - Unusual Presentation of ALCAPA
2020
Baylor, Scott, & White Research Day
Intern of the Year
2018
Baylor, Scott, & White Pediatric Residency
Activities
Feed My Sheep Free Clinic
2017-2018
Volunteered in providing medical services at a community health clinic.
Texas 2-Step CPR Instructor
2016
Taught CPR techniques to individuals and groups, promoting emergency response skills.
Docs4Kids Vice President
2015-2017
Led initiatives to improve child health and wellness through community outreach programs.
Remedy Volunteer
2015-2017
Engaged in activities designed to send supplies for global health issues.
SWIMS Founder
2014-2015
Established and led a student organization focused on swimming instruction and safety for the Boys and Girls Club in Lubbock, TX.
Rainbow Nutrition Program Assistant Director
2014-2015
Managed nutritional planning and education for underprivileged families.
Special Olympics First Aid Volunteer
2014
Provided first aid and emergency care during Special Olympics events.
American Medical Student Association Vice President
2014-2015
Served as VP, organizing events and representing student interests.
Future of Medicine Elective Coordinator
2014-2015
Coordinated lectures and activities for a student-led elective focusing on innovations in medicine.
Lubbock Impact Women's Health Day Volunteer
2014
Assisted in providing health screenings and education on Women's Health Day.
Lubbock Impact Free Clinic Volunteer
2013-2015
Supported clinic operations and patient care at a free clinic for the underserved.
Dell Children's Medical Center ED Volunteer
2010-2013
Volunteered in the Emergency Department, aiding in patient care and support tasks.
University of Texas Swimming and Diving Team
2009-2011
Competed and represented the University of Texas at collegiate swim meets.
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
- American Society of Hematology
- Hemostasis Thrombosis Research Society
- American Medical Informatics Association
- Pediatric ITP Consortium of North America