Iowa American Academy of Pediatrics Appoints Dr. Ashlesha Kaushik as Vice President
Dr. Ashlesha Kaushik
UnityPoint Clinic is proud to announce that Dr. Ashlesha Kaushik, a distinguished pediatric infectious disease specialist, has been elected as the new Vice President (President-Elect) of the Iowa American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Dr. Kaushik's election marks a historic milestone as she becomes the first physician from Sioux City to hold this prestigious position within the Iowa AAP.
Dr. Kaushik represented the Siouxland region at the AAP National Leadership Conference in Chicago, where she joined fellow leaders in advancing pediatric healthcare across the nation.
"Dr. Kaushik exemplifies the values of UnityPoint Health," says Jane Arnold, president, UnityPoint Health – Sioux City. "Her expertise and dedication make her an invaluable asset to Siouxland. We are fortunate to have her on our team.”
In addition to her leadership role, Dr. Kaushik has been recognized as one of five national subject matter experts for the newly released AAP Virtual Reality (VR) module on immunization confidence and infection prevention. This cutting-edge educational tool is designed to enhance healthcare professionals' knowledge and skills in these critical areas.
Dr. Kaushik was recently invited as visiting faculty at Harvard because of her involvement in AAP and the CDC. Her expertise will also be showcased at the upcoming Iowa AAP Conference in September, where she is an invited speaker. Dr. Kaushik will serve as a moderator at the Annual Iowa Immunization Coalition event, where she will engage with CDC panelists and representatives from the American Public Health Association.
"I am deeply honored to represent UnityPoint Health at these prestigious forums and on the national stage," says Dr. Kaushik. "This is an incredible opportunity to advocate for the health and well-being of children across Iowa and beyond."
Dr. Kaushik's leadership and dedication to pediatric healthcare continue to make a significant impact on both the local and national levels.