Kyrie Shomaker, MD

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bio:

Dr. Shomaker is a board-certified pediatrician at CHKD, and is currently the academic director of the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. She enjoys teaching families, students, and residents about the evidence-based, inpatient care of children.

Dr. Shomaker completed her pediatric residency training and chief residency at the University of North Carolina Children’s Hospital in Chapel Hill. She spent a year in Australia gaining additional neonatology experience prior to beginning her career as a pediatric hospitalist in 2007. She has been with the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at CHKD since 2009.

Clinical Interests:

• Diagnostic challenges
• Pediatric hydration and nutrition
• Children with medical complexity

Research:

• Discharge process improvement

Honors and Awards:

• Coastal Virginia Magazine “Top Doc” 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
• Pediatric Division Excellence in Teaching Award, 2013, 2019, 2021
• Pediatric Division Excellence in General Practice of Pediatrics, 2017
• James W. Hayes, MD Faculty Teaching Award, 2010
• Faculty Teaching Award for medical student education, 2009-2010

Contact Info:

(757) 668-8177