Eve R Colson, MD, FAAP, MHPE
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Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics
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Dr. Colson left Yale as an Emeritus Professor. She is currently Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Dean for Program Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement in the Office of Education at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. She continues to conduct research to decrease health disparities and recently received three R01 grants from NIH to support this work.
Dr. Colson served on the faculty at Yale from 1998-2018. She has focused her career on newborn care, mixed methods research and medical education. She has a national and international reputation for her work in preventive care to decrease infant mortality. Her work is supported by NIH and other agencies and foundations. At Yale School of Medicine she served as Clerkship Director in Pediatrics, Director of the Curriculum of the Clerkships and Director of the Interprofessional Longitudinal Clinical Experience (ILCE) component of the curriculum. As a Macy Foundation Faculty Scholar, Dr. Colson helped create a longitudinal experience for students early in their medical education that includes working in the clinical setting with coaches and with students from other healthcare professions. At Yale and beyond she mentors faculty and students interested in medical education research, qualitative and mixed methods research methods. Dr.Colson has published original clinical research articles and has several ongoing projects focused on medical education and infant mortality. She has served as visiting professor and is regularly invited to present at regional, national and international professional meetings.
Education & Training
- MHPE
- University of Illinois at Chicago (2014)
- Fellow
- University of Connecticut (1998)
- Instructor
- University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry (1995)
- Resident & Chief Resident
- University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry (1993)
- MD
- Yale University School of Medicine (1989)
Research
Overview
Dr. Colson has integrated clinical research initiatives into the activities of the Well Newborn Unit ; her research has focused on key issues in infant-maternal interaction in the post-partum period such as infant sleep position and maternal smoking cessation. She is Principal Investigator of a multi-site NIH grant focusing on Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) . In that capacity, she was asked by NIH to consult on a national initiatives to decrease the risk of SUID.
Dr. Colson is also a Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Faculty Scholar. In that capacity she develops, implements and studies unique approaches to medical education.
Medical Education and Curriculum Development. Sponsored by the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation.
Infant Morbidity and Mortality. Safe Infant Sleep. Sponsored by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Curriculum; Global Health; Health Behavior; Infant; Maternal Behavior; Pediatrics; Qualitative Research; Sudden Infant Death
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0000-0003-3505-5071
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47Publications
1,115Citations
Infant
Qualitative Research
Sudden Infant Death
Pediatrics
Curriculum
Publications
2024
Reimagining the Psychiatry Clerkship: The Washington University School of Medicine Story
Rosen M, Pérez M, Colson E, De Fer T, Aagaard E, O’Connor B. Reimagining the Psychiatry Clerkship: The Washington University School of Medicine Story. Academic Psychiatry 2024, 48: 268-272. PMID: 38570408, DOI: 10.1007/s40596-024-01964-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMaternal Education and Child Self-Regulation: Do Maternal Self-Regulation and Responsiveness Mediate the Association?
Duyile B, LoCasale-Crouch J, NeSmith T, Turnbull K, Colson E, Corwin M, Mateus M, Forbes E, Geller N, Heeren T, Hauck F, Jaworski B, Kellams A, Kerr S, Moon R. Maternal Education and Child Self-Regulation: Do Maternal Self-Regulation and Responsiveness Mediate the Association? Academic Pediatrics 2024 PMID: 38513966, DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2024.03.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChildren's self-regulationMaternal educationHead-Toes-Knees-ShouldersSelf-regulationShort formHigher educationYears of maternal educationChildren’s self-regulation skillsChildren of mothersSelf-regulation skillsLinear regressionMother-child dyadsMaternal responsivenessSchool yearEmotional self-regulationPotential mediatorsEducationMediation analysisWHAT ISMaternityBeta weightsDERS-SFAssociationChildrenMothersThe importance of community resources for breastfeeding
LoCasale-Crouch J, Wallace M, Heeren T, Kerr S, Yue Y, Deeken G, Turnbull K, Jaworski B, Mateus M, Moon R, Hauck F, Kellams A, Colson E, Corwin M. The importance of community resources for breastfeeding. International Breastfeeding Journal 2024, 19: 16. PMID: 38448983, PMCID: PMC10916149, DOI: 10.1186/s13006-024-00623-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsChild Opportunity IndexCommunity resourcesBreastfeeding initiationMaternal race/ethnicityAssociated with breastfeeding initiationUS birthing hospitalsCensus tract measuresAssociated with non-useCountry of birthRates of breastfeedingSAFE studyNationally representative sampleLikelihood of breastfeedingNationally-representative dataImpacts breastfeeding practicesMonths of infant ageMothers of infantsHealth behaviorsPhysical healthRace/ethnic groupsShape healthHispanic mothersBreastfeeding practicesBirth hospitalizationRace/ethnicityCOVID‐19 pandemic impacts on kindergarteners' mental health: A qualitative study of perspectives of U.S. mothers with low income
Turnbull K, Jaworski B, Mateus D, Coolman F, LoCasale‐Crouch J, Moon R, Hauck F, Kellams A, Colson E. COVID‐19 pandemic impacts on kindergarteners' mental health: A qualitative study of perspectives of U.S. mothers with low income. Infant And Child Development 2024 DOI: 10.1002/icd.2503.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAltmetricConceptsAspects of mental healthMental healthLow-incomeNon-HispanicMaternal perspectiveMental health needsMental health concernsMitigate pandemic impactsIncreased mental health concernsSemi-structured interviewsU.S. mothersFamilies of low incomePandemic impactEmotional aspectsThematic saturationHealth needsQualitative studyHealthHealth concernKindergarten-aged childrenFamily relationshipsCOVID-19Kindergarten transitionCOVID-19 pandemicEthnic/racial identity
2023
Understanding and Addressing Bias in Grading: Progress at Washington University School of Medicine
Colson E, Pérez M, Chibueze S, De Fer T, Emke A, Lawrence S, Wilson S, Zehnder N, Aagaard E. Understanding and Addressing Bias in Grading: Progress at Washington University School of Medicine. Academic Medicine 2023, 98: s64-s67. PMID: 37071696, DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000005247.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricConceptsOngoing program evaluationLearning environmentStudent AssessmentCurriculum interventionClerkship gradingContinuous quality improvement processFaculty recruitmentHonors gradesMulti-pronged interventionsUniversity SchoolOwn institutionProgram evaluationRetention practicesWashington University SchoolEquitable accessSchoolsStudentsImprovement processQuality improvement processHouse staffQuality improvement approachClear stepRight directionImprovement approachAuthorsStudent and Teacher Perspectives on Equity in Clinical Feedback: A Qualitative Study Using a Critical Race Theory Lens
Mason H, Pérez M, Colson E, Jeffe D, Aagaard E, Teherani A, Hanson J. Student and Teacher Perspectives on Equity in Clinical Feedback: A Qualitative Study Using a Critical Race Theory Lens. Academic Medicine 2023, 98: s68-s74. PMID: 37071697, DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000005248.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricConceptsTeachers' perspectivesStudent race/ethnicityCritical race theory lensClinical feedbackU.S. medical schoolsMedical education effortsTeacher narrativesEthnic inequitiesLearning environmentTeacher observationsProfessional developmentMedical schoolsFeedback experienceTeachersStudentsCompetent physiciansEducation effortsTheory lensInterview dataParticipant transcriptsSecondary codingThematic analysisQualitative studyThematic categoriesEthnic biasesDrivers of decision-making regarding infant sleep practices among mothers with opioid use disorder
Morrison T, Standish K, Wanar A, Crowell L, Safon C, Colvin B, Friedman H, Schiff D, Wachman E, Colson E, Drainoni M, Parker M. Drivers of decision-making regarding infant sleep practices among mothers with opioid use disorder. Journal Of Perinatology 2023, 43: 923-929. PMID: 37270538, DOI: 10.1038/s41372-023-01701-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsOpioid use disorderInfant sleep practicesUse disordersInfant sleepSleep practicesSafe infant sleepMonths of ageSafe infantWithdrawal symptomsInfants 1Residential treatment facilityThematic saturationVaried adviceMaternal decisionMothersInfantsSleepDisordersQualitative interviewsObjectiveToSymptomsConclusionsMothersMonthsUnderstanding cigarette smoking among mothers with opioid use disorder
Wanar A, Morrison T, Standish K, Colson E, Drainoni M, Colvin B, Safon C, Crowell L, Friedman H, Schiff D, Parker M. Understanding cigarette smoking among mothers with opioid use disorder. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2023, 150: 209065. PMID: 37156425, DOI: 10.1016/j.josat.2023.209065.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsOpioid use disorderCigarette smokingSmoke exposurePostnatal periodUse disordersCigarette smoke exposureCigarette smoking behaviorMonths of ageNegative health consequencesInfants 2Withdrawal symptomsPostpartum mothersAmerican CollegeSmokingSmoking behaviorMedical providersInfantsNegative health impactsPrenatal periodHealth consequencesThematic saturationCigarettesVaried adviceMothersHealth impactsBreastfeeding Decision-Making Among Mothers with Opioid Use Disorder: A Qualitative Study
Standish K, Morrison T, Wanar A, Crowell L, Safon C, Colson E, Drainoni M, Colvin B, Friedman H, Schiff D, Stulac S, Costello E, Parker M. Breastfeeding Decision-Making Among Mothers with Opioid Use Disorder: A Qualitative Study. Breastfeeding Medicine 2023, 18: 347-355. PMID: 37115582, DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2022.0226.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsOpioid use disorderInfant withdrawalUse disordersContinuation of breastfeedingHigh-risk populationInitiated breastfeedingMother's medicationBirth hospitalizationMaternal painHospital dischargeBreastfeeding decisionsFeeding intentionsFuture intervention targetsBreastfeedingLower initiationOwn healthHome 1Unique barriersIntervention targetsTPB domainsMothersMedicationsWithdrawalOwn recoveryInterview guide
2022
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Internal Medicine Residency Assessments
Boatright D, Anderson N, Kim J, Holmboe E, McDade W, Fancher T, Gross C, Chaudhry S, Nguyen M, Tiako M, Colson E, Xu Y, Li F, Dziura J, Saha S. Racial and Ethnic Differences in Internal Medicine Residency Assessments. JAMA Network Open 2022, 5: e2247649. PMID: 36580337, PMCID: PMC9857126, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.47649.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetric
Academic Achievements and Community Involvement
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- August 21, 2017
Behavior theory may offer key to ensuring infants are put to sleep safely
- July 25, 2017
Texting while parenting: Mobile program improves safety of sleeping infants
- July 05, 2017Source: The Hartford Courant
Racial Disparities Persist Despite Decline In Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths
- October 27, 2016Source: Yale Medicine
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