Jessica Turnbull, MD, MA
Jessica Turnbull, MD, MA
Specialty
Critical Care, Pediatric
M.D.
University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, 2006
Residencies
Pediatric Residency-Children's Hospital and Medical Center of Akron, Akron, OH
Pediatric Chief Resident-Children's Hospital and Medical Center of Akron, Akron, OH
Fellowships
Clinical Bioethics Fellowship-Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics, Seattle, WA
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship-Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA
Clinical Interests
Decision making for chronically critically ill children during times of acute critical illness
Research Information
Dr. Turnbull’s clinical and scholarly interests center on the care of chronically critically ill children during periods of acute illness. She is particularly focused on communication with patients and families, interdisciplinary teamwork, clinical ethics, and the incorporation of palliative care in critical care contexts. Additionally, her work explores the intersection of clinical ethics and clinician wellness, examining how strengthening an institution’s ethical climate may play a role in preventing and alleviating burnout.