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Fernando Mendoza

Academic Appointments

Contact Information

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    Personal Information
    Email Tel (650) 725-8292 Tel (650) 725-8314
    Administrative Contact
    Peggy Simons Administrative Assistant Tel Work 6507258292

Professional Snapshot

Administrative Appointments

  • Chief, Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics (1996 - present)
  • Associate Dean of Minority Advising and Programs, Office of Student Affairs (1983 - present)
  • Executive Board, Pan American Health Education Foundation (2006 - 2010)
  • Executive Board, Hispanic Serving Health Professions School, Inc (2000 - 2010)
  • Board Member, Stanford Medical Alumni Association (2004 - 2010)

Honors and Awards

  • Visiting Diversity Professor, Harvard Medical School (October 2009)
  • The Gardner Community Spirit Award, Gardner Family Health Services (September 2008)
  • GSA-MAS Service Award, Association of American Medical Colleges (November 2005)
  • Juan Villagomez Humanitarian Award, California Latino Medical Association (September 2004)
  • 100 Most Influencial Hispanics in the United States, Hispanic Business Magazine (2002)
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Professional Education

Fellowship: Stanford Univesity, Academic General Pediatrics (1981)
M.P.H.: Harvard University, Maternal and Child Health (1979)
Residency: Stanford University Hospital, Pediatrics (1978)
Internship: Stanford University Hospital, Pediatrics (1976)
M.D.: Stanford University, Medicine (1975)
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Graduate & Fellowship Program Affiliations

Scientific Focus

Current Research Interests

My current research is focused on the issue of obesity among Latino children, with particular attention to children who live in immigrant families. With California having a large proportion of Latino children particularly of Mexican heritage, examining the factors that contribute to over-weight and obesity on both sides of the border is key in determine how to address the current epidemic of obesity among Latino children. Current health survey data from NHANES III suggests that second generation Mexican American children are the most obese children in the United States. The factors that contribute to this maybe a combination of SES and cultural changes. My research is directed at examining these factors, as well as understanding how the experiences in Mexico may contribute to the prevalence of overweight and obesity among the children of immigrant families.

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