
Education:
School of Medicine at the University of Virginia
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, 2022
- 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
Location(s):
CHKD Main Hospital
601 Children's Ln
Norfolk, VA 23518