Barbara Sourkes

Professor of Pediatrics (Critical Care), Emerita

Clinical Focus

Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

Academic Appointments

Professor Emeritus-Hourly, Pediatrics - Critical Care

Administrative Appointments

Kriewall-Haehl Director, Palliative Care Program, LPCH (2001 - Present)

Honors & Awards

Compassion in Action Award: For pioneering work in Pediatric Palliative Care. , Hospice of the Valley (2016)
Outstanding Clinical Care award, American Psychosocial Oncology Society (2011)
Annual Honoree. Award for Creation of LPCH Palliative Care Program, Kara Grief Counseling Agency (2008)
Charles A. Corr Award for Literature, Childrens Hospice International (1999)

Professional Education

PhD Training: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1976) PA
Residency: Boston Children's Hospital (1979) MA
Internship: Boston Children's Hospital (1976) MA

Contact

Academic bsourkes@stanford.edu

Clinical (Primary)

This is the primary clinic for this clinical provider. For additional clinical locations and information, please visit the link(s) listed below in the 'Additional Clinical Info' section.

Division of Pediatric Critical Care 770 Welch Rd Ste 435 MC 5876 Palo Alto CA 94304 Tel: (650) 497-4677 Fax: (650) 736-9187

Additional Clinical Info

Stanford Medicine Children's Health

2023-24 Courses

Independent Studies
- Directed Reading in Pediatrics
  PEDS 299 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Early Clinical Experience
  PEDS 280 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Graduate Research
  PEDS 399 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Medical Scholars Research
  PEDS 370 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Undergraduate Directed Reading/Research
  PEDS 199 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)

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