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Year Joined ARC: 2012
Education: B.A. in Biochemistry, Magna cum laude, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1995
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 1999
Residency Internship: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2002
Certification: Board Certified in Pediatrics
Professional Positions and Honors:
Dr. Avila Edwards’ strong interest in childhood obesity is reflected in her positions and honors:
- Chapter Chair and Member, Texas Pediatric Society, Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, 2016
- President, Texas Pediatric Society, Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, 2012-2013
- Editorial Board Member, American Academy of Pediatrics Healthy Active Living for Families Project
- Contributing writer, “Clinical Care of the Child with Obesity,” published by McGraw Hill Education, December 2015.
- Committee Member, Texas Medical Association Council on Science and Public Health. Scholar, Texas Medical Assocation Leadership College, 2011-2012
- Member, Travis County Medical Society and TCMS delegate to the Texas Medical Association.
- Alternate Delegate to the Texas Medical Association House of Delegates, Travis County Medical Society
- Secretary, Texas Pediatric Society Executive Board 2009-2011
- Co-chair, Texas Pediatric Society Legislative Committee 2008-2011
- Chair, Texas Pediatric Society Obesity Committee, 2006-2011
- John Covert Watson Award for Vision, Children in Nature, 2011
- NICHQ Grant Recipient, Mobilizing Healthcare Professionals as Community Leaders in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity, Project Team Leader, 2009
- American Academy of Pediatrics Special Achievement Award, 2007, 2008
- Texas Pediatric Society Executive Board Award, 2006
- Member, Texas Medical Association
- Member, American Academy of Pediatrics
- Member, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Advisory Board
- Member, Hispanic Physicians Association
Languages Spoken: Spanish
Personal Summary:
Dr. Avila Edwards' rock and foundation are her family. Her favorite pastime is spending time with her husband, daughter, and son. She also loves running with her dog Boston, being outdoors, and playing the violin and piano.
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