Rashaan Ford, MD
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics-Child Abuse and Neglect/Kempe

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Medical School:
  • MD, University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center (2007)
Undergraduate School:
  • BA, Washington University in Saint Louis (MO) (2001)
Residency:
  • Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Program, Pediatrics (2010)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Child Abuse Pediatrics (2013)
Languages: English
Department: Pediatrics-Child Abuse and Neglect/Kempe

Professional Titles

  • Attending Physician, Kempe Child Protection Team

Recognition & Awards

  • Clinic Grant/Funding Opportunity Awardee, Colorado Health Foundation (2015)
    The Colorado Health Foundation Team-Based Care Initiative

Teaching

  • Assistant Professor (2019)
    School of Medicine, Pediatrics
    Child Abuse Pediatrics, Medical Education, Foster Care
  • Director- Child Abuse Pediatrics Elective (2019)
    School of Medicine, Pediatrics
  • Associate Program Director, Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship (2022)
    School of Medicine, Pediatrics
  • Associate Program Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion- Pediatric Residency Program (2023)
    School of Medicine, Pediatrics

Publications

  • Ford CR, Chiesa A, Sirotnak A. Child Abuse and Neglect. In: Current Pediatric Diagnosis and Treatment (26th ed.). M. Bunik, M. Levin, , M. Abzug, W. Hay, eds. New York: McGraw-Hill Education, May 2022.
  • Angell E, Ford CR. Educational Intervention in Sentinel Injury Identification for Healthcare Students. Poster and abstract presentation at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus AME Education & Innovation Week, March 2022.
  • Ford CR. Development of a Curricular Session on Advocacy through Service as a Pediatric Expert on a Child Fatality Review Team. Poster and abstract presentation at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus AME Education & Innovation Week, March 2022.
  • Ford CR. Child Fatality Prevention: The Role of Pediatricians in Efforts to Prevent Child Deaths. AAP Colorado Chapter Connection Newsletter. April 2021. https://mailchi.mp/aap/april2021newsletter-2488264?e=[UNIQID]
  • Apkon S, Kanallakan A, Ford CR. Medical Care of Children with Disabilities. In: Murphy KP, McMahon MA, Houtrow AJ, editors. Pediatric Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice. New York: Demos Medical Publishing; October 2020.
  • Chiesa AE, Kallechey L, Harlaar N, Ford CR, Garrido EF, Betts WR, Maguire S. Intimate partner violence victimization and parenting: A systematic review. Child Abuse Negl. 2018 Jun; 80: 285-300
  • Ford CR, Chiesa A, Sirotnak A. Pearls and Pitfalls for the Pediatric Emergency Medical Provider in the Evaluation of Abusive Head Trauma. Clin Ped Emer Med 2012; 13(3): 178-93.
  • Ford CR, Chiesa A. Child Abuse and Neglect. In: Current Pediatric Diagnosis and Treatment (26th ed.). M. Bunik, M. Levin, , M. Abzug, W. Hay, eds. New York: McGraw-Hill Education
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Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Fellow Member, Section on Child Abuse and Neglect, Council on Foster Care, Adoption, and Kinship Care, Section on Early Career Physicians
  • Colorado Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (COAAP), Member
  • Ray Helfer Society, Scholar Member
  • American Medical Association (AMA), Member
  • Colorado Medical Society (CMS), Member

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

Denver Health
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000

Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Denver Health Medical Center
Center Affiliations

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatrics, Board Certification
  • Child Abuse Pediatrics, Board Certification (2013)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
Public Speaking
Yes

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center (2007)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, Washington University in Saint Louis (MO) (2001)
Residency Programs:
  • Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Program, Pediatrics (2010)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Child Abuse Pediatrics (2013)
Languages: English
Department: Pediatrics-Child Abuse and Neglect/Kempe
Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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