Dr. Debbie Hans is a fellow in the Division of Neonatology at the University of Minnesota from 2005-2008. She completed her residency in pediatrics at the University of Minnesota in September 2005 and attended medical school at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine from 1998-2002. She received her B.S. in Biological Sciences from Michigan Technological University in 1998, where she graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors.
Dr. Hans' research investigates the effect of iron deficiency on hippocampal recognition memory and neurodevelopmental outcomes using a model of infants of diabetic mothers. She is also conducting a nationwide survey to elicit the enteral and parenteral nutrition practices in the NICU.
Dr. Hans is a native of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Her recreational interests include golf, skiing and gardening. She lives with her husband, Tony, and two sons, Easton and Evan.
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION & TRAINING
2005-Present Fellow, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
2002-05 Resident, Pediatrics; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
1998-2002 Doctor of Medicine; Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, Michigan
1994-98 Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences; Michigan Technological Univesrity, Houghton, Michigan
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
2005-Present American Board of Pediatrics
2004-Present Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
2002-Present Neonatal Advanced Life Support
2002-05 Pediatric Advanced Life Support
HONORS & AWARDS
2004 Commencement Speaker; Big Bay de Noc High School, Cooks, Michigan
1999 Honors in Medical Microbiology and Immunology; Michican State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, Michigan
1998 Summa Cum Laude; Michigan Technological University
1994-98 Dean's List; Michigan Technological University
1994-98 Michigan Technological University Board of Control Scholarship
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2005-Present American Academy of Pediatrics, Perinatal Section
2002-Present American Academy of Pediatrics
2002-Present Ramsey Medical Society
2002-Present Minnesota Medical Association
1998-2002 American Medical Association
1998-2002 American Medical Student Association
PAST VOLUNTEERSHIPS
1998-2000 Friendship Clinic, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
1996-98 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Microbiology; Michigan Technological University
1996-98 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Anatomy & Physiology; Michigan Technological University
1996-98 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Biology; Michigan Technological University
1995-96 Long-term Care Unit; Portage Health System, Hancock, Michigan
1994-98 AIDS Task Force; Michigan Technological University
1994-96 Coach, Bay de Noc Youth Soccer Assocation
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Investigating the effect of iron deficiency on hippocampal recognition memory and neurocognitive outcome using the model of infants of diabetic mothers
Conducting nationwide survey of neonatologists, NNPs, RDs, PharmDs and nurses regarding parenteral and enteral nutrition practices in the NICU
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Madhok M, Kumar H, Hans DM. "Images in emergency medicine:phytophotodermatitis." Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2006;47(1):119, 127.
Hans DM, Lampland A. "A Guide to the NICU" 2nd Edition. University of Minneota Children's Hospital, Fairview; Children's Hospital and Clinics--St. Paul.. 2006.
Lampland A, Hans DM. "A Guide to the NICU." University of Minneota Children's Hospital, Fairview; Children's Hospital and Clinics--St. Paul. 2004.
Hans DM. "15-year-old Male with Abdominal Pain." Morbidity, Mortality and Management Conference Presentation. Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview. 2004.
Meden T, St John-Larkin C, Hermes D, Sommerschield S. "MSJAMA: Relationship between travel distance and utilization of breast cancer treatment in rural northern Michigan." JAMA. 2002;287(1):111.