Meet Community Member Jaspreet Loyal, MD, MS Chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital; Associate Professor in Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine Yale New Haven Health

In this episode of The Treasure Hunt podcast, enjoy an engaging and thoughtful conversation with Dr. Jaspreet Loyal, Section Chief for Pediatric Hospital Medicine and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Yale. Dr. Loyal, who also serves as Medical Director for Inpatient Pediatrics at Yale New Haven Hospital, shares her experiences balancing roles as both a clinician and hospital administrator. Learn about Dr. Loyal's transition from clinical medicine to leadership as she recounts her experiences as an immigrant and working mother in medicine, her unexpected entry into administrative roles, and the importance of being tapped for leadership by trusted mentors. A significant focus of the episode is Dr. Loyal's research on medical communication with families, particularly regarding the complex and sensitive topic of newborn vitamin K refusal and vaccine hesitancy. She explains the public health importance of interventions such as vitamin K and hepatitis B vaccination, and shares insights into the root causes of mistrust within families and communities. Also hear reflections on her experience with the Carol Emmott Fellowship, particularly regarding the unique challenges and deep, lasting bonds forged with her cohort, Fellowship Class of 2020, during the pandemic-era.