Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion
Robin L. P. Jump, MD, PhD
CHERP Core Investigator
- Staff Physician, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS)
- Associate Director, Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC), VAPHS
- Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
Profile
Robin Jump, MD, PhD, is a VA staff physician and Associate Director of the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC) at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS). She is also Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Dr. Jump is an experienced physician working in both acute care (VA hospital) and post-acute/long term care (VA Community Living Center) settings. Her professional interests include antimicrobial stewardship, quality improvement, care of older adults, and improving vaccination rates.
Skilled in Translational Research, Clinical Research, Medical Education, Medicine, and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Jump received her MD and PhD focused in Mucosal Immunology from Case Western Reserve University.
Research Areas |
Antimicrobial Stewardship |
Infections in Older Adults |
Telehealth |
Informatics |
Awards |
2022, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) Antimicrobial Stewardship Scholar Award |
2021, Ohio Department of Aging Award |
2021, The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (AMDA) Service Award |
2020, Distinguished Alumni Award (MD/PhD Category), Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine |