M.D. Program

Rory Kamerman-Kretzmer, M.D.



Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Residency: Pediatrics, UCSF-Fresno Medical Education Program
Chief Residency: Pediatrics, UCSF-Fresno Medical Education Program
Fellowship: Pediatric Pulmonology, Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Role: Assistant Clinical Professor
Department: Pediatrics
Clinical Care Sites: Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, 1/3 clinical time on the inpatient consultation service at UC Davis Medical Center, 2/3 in the pediatric pulmonology and pediatric otolaryngology/airway clinics on campus

Professional Interests:
When not caring for patients, I enjoy spending time with my spouse and our two dogs, vegetarian cooking, hiking, and doing a bit of gardening. Professionally, I enjoy working with infants, children, adolescents, and young adults (and their families) with chronic illnesses from asthma to cystic fibrosis, rare lung diseases, and neuromuscular disorders. I have devoted some of my research time and clinical effort to the care of patients dependent on technology such as long-term "home" ventilation. I try to work closely with intensivists and palliative care providers to attempt to maximize children's quality of life, voice, and sense of autonomy in their care. I have an interest in physician wellness and enjoy seeing trainees and colleagues find joy in their work, especially in service to patients and families. I also have an interest in interprofessional education and have worked alongside and helped teach nurse practitioner students throughout my career. I participate in some quality improvement initiatives and clinical trials. Finally, as an academic coach, I consider it my responsibility to stand for diversity, equity, and inclusion in medicine so that patients, learners, and teachers continuously deconstruct systemic racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of bias and mistreatment that have historically prevented health professionals from full participation in our shared mission of relieving suffering and helping all humans thrive.