Marjorie Lee White, M.D., M.P.P.M., M.A., and David W. Kimberlin, M.D., in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics, have received national awards from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for their contributions to health care simulation and pediatric publishing.
They are among more than 90 pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists and trainees recognized by the AAP for achievements in advocacy, practice and research that improve care for children.
White, professor in the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine and vice president for clinical simulation for the UAB Health System, develops and implements simulations to improve patient care. She received the Dr. Lou Halamek Pediatric Simulation Excellence Award from the AAP Section on Simulation and Innovative Learning Methods in recognition of this work.
“I’m truly honored by this award,” said White. “Dr. Lou Halamek is one of my simulation heroes — he has been a mentor to so many and his life’s work has changed neonatal care for the better.”
For White, the recognition also offers an opportunity to celebrate the simulation community and the AAP section that has been her professional home for 15 years.
“I’m appreciative of the opportunity to highlight all the amazing simulation that happens at UAB, Children’s of Alabama and around the world,” said White.
Kimberlin received the AAP Publishing Award from AAP Publishing and the Council on Communications and Media. He is a Distinguished Professor in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and holds the Sergio Stagno Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases. Kimberlin has served as editor of the Red Book: Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases for five editions, from 2012 through 2027.
“It was a tremendous honor to receive this inaugural award from the AAP, but it is important to recognize that the Red Book, as with all AAP publications, is very much a group effort,” said Kimberlin.
Kimberlin credited the AAP members who volunteer their expertise and the staff who guide the publishing process.
“I have been extremely privileged to work with these incredible people for the past two decades,” said Kimberlin.
Together, the awards recognize White’s and Kimberlin’s contributions to improving pediatric care through simulation and trusted clinical guidance.