Megan Mickley, M.D., MBA, FAAP

Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Physician Executive of the Pediatrics Service Line ChristianaCare

  • Wilmington DE

Dr. Megan Mickley is the Interim Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Co-Physician Executive of the Women’s & Children’s Service Line

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ChristianaCare and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Agree to Join Forces, Expand Access to World-Class Pediatric Care in Delaware

ChristianaCare and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announce a new strategic affiliation to expand access to world-class pediatric care in Delaware and surrounding communities. The collaboration, which is expected to begin in spring 2026, will enhance access to specialized pediatric care by bringing CHOP’s renowned expertise closer to home for families in the communities ChristianaCare serves in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. By integrating CHOP’s services with ChristianaCare’s established network, the collaboration will improve care delivery, making advanced pediatric treatments more accessible and reducing the need for families to travel long distances for care. A Bold Step Forward in Pediatric Care “This collaboration brings together two amazing organizations that are already nationally recognized for clinical excellence—and we’re going to be even better together,” said Janice E. Nevin, M.D., MPH, president and CEO of ChristianaCare. “Our affiliation with CHOP marks a bold step forward in our mission to provide the highest quality care to children and families across the communities we serve. These are uncertain times for many parents with young children in need of routine or complex medical care. ChristianaCare and CHOP are joining forces to provide world-class care, close to home, at a time when it’s needed most.” “Bringing seamless, family-centered care to our patients is a priority at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia,” said Madeline Bell, CEO at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “As one of the region’s most dynamic health systems, ChristianaCare has earned a national reputation for its bold approaches to both clinical care and innovation. Our new affiliation is driven by a shared vision: redefining what is possible in health care and ensuring that every patient — at every stage of life — receives the highest standards of care, from infancy through adulthood.” “Our team at ChristianaCare is excited to work closely with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to bring even more specialized care to our community,” said Megan Mickley, M.D., chair of Pediatrics at ChristianaCare. “CHOP’s leadership in pediatric medicine will complement the outstanding care already provided at ChristianaCare, ensuring that our youngest patients receive the most advanced treatments in a compassionate and supportive environment.” Initial Focus and Future Growth This affiliation between ChristianaCare and CHOP represents a significant increase in access to world-class pediatric care for communities in Delaware, Maryland, southeast Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. CHOP, a global leader in pediatric care and research for over 165 years, is consistently ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country, known for pioneering breakthroughs across a breadth of pediatric care areas. The affiliation will include all ChristianaCare hospitals and locations where pediatric emergency and inpatients are cared for. The collaboration will initially focus on pediatric and neonatal services. Patients at ChristianaCare will have access to CHOP’s expertise in rare and complex diseases and a wide range of newborn and pediatric services, including surgery, cardiology, neurology, radiology, ophthalmology and genetics, as well as educational and research opportunities. As the collaboration grows, it will explore further opportunities to expand pediatric care and improve health care delivery in the region.

Megan Mickley, M.D., MBA, FAAP

Biography

Dr. Megan Mickley is the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Physician Executive of the Pediatrics Service Line. She has a passion for clinical care, medical education, innovation, program development, and global health, having worked in both Vietnam and Partners in Health Haiti. Dr. Mickley is focused on the development and provision of high-value care programs with team engagement and continuous innovation.

Areas of Expertise

Healthcare Management
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Emergency Ultrasound
Pediatrics

Education

University of Colorado

MBA

Health/Health Care Administration/Management

2022

University of Pennsylvania

M.D.

Doctor of Medicine

2007

Stanford University

B.A.

Human Biology

2000

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ChristianaCare Opens Pediatric Care Center With 24/7 Services in a Kid-Friendly Setting

ChristianaCare News  online

2022-10-05

“We offer 24/7 pediatric emergency care 365 days a year,” said Megan Mickley, M.D., MBA, FAAP, FACEP, medical director, who is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency Medicine and fellowship-trained in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Emergency Ultrasound.

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Christiana Care prepares to open Pediatric Care Center

WDEL  online

2022-09-30

"We anticipate that the center will not only improve pediatric care access for high-quality care for children, but also expand the breadth of services Christiana Care provides to the pediatric community," Christiana Pediatric Care Center Director Dr. Megan Mickley said.

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New Pediatric Care Center to open at ChristianaCare's Newark campus

Delaware Public Media  online

2022-09-26

"We have pediatric emergency physicians, pediatric urgent care physicians, and pediatric hospital medicine physicians here 24/7," said Dr. Megan Mickley who is the medical director of the Pediatric Care Center.

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Selected Papers and Publications

Pediatric emergency medicine fellowship point-of-care ultrasound training in 2020

AEM Education and Training

2021

The primary objective was to survey pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) leaders and fellows regarding point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training in PEM fellowship programs, including teaching methods, training requirements, and applications taught. Secondary objectives were to compare fellows' and program leaders' perceptions of fellow POCUS competency and training barriers.

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Evaluating a longitudinal point-of-care-ultrasound (POCUS) curriculum for pediatric residents

BMC Medical Education

2021

POCUS is a growing field in medical education, and an imaging modality ideal for children given the lack of ionizing radiation, ease of use, and good tolerability. A 2019 literature review revealed that no US pediatric residency programs integrated obligatory POCUS curricula. Our objective was to provide a formalized POCUS curriculum over multiple years, and to retrospectively assess improvement in resident skills and comfort.

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Chapter 146: Oncologic Emergencies in Infants & Children

Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine, A Comprehensive Study Guide

2019

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Selected Honors & Awards

Pediatric North American Chiefs (PEMNAC) Executive Council

2023

Top Doctor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Delaware Today

2022