Dr. Katherine Schlaerth authored the book "Raising a Large Family" and appeared on "Oprah" and other television shows as an expert on the topic.
PASADENA, CA, March 03, 2020 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Katherine Schlaerth has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Inspired by her brother, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Dr. Schlaerth pursued a career in medicine with an initial concentration in pediatrics. Subsequently, she flourished in family medicine before shifting her focus toward geriatrics. Today she teaches in two family medicine residency programs that are UCLA-affiliated (Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program in Bakersfield, and PVHMC Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Residency Program).
Over the years, Dr. Schlaerth has utilized her expertise in several capacities, writing a textbook for non-medical graduate students on the effects of aging and teaching graduate courses at the University of Southern California's Davis School of Gerontology, as well physician assistants at Loma Linda University's School of Allied Health. Her role as professor has been a highlight of her career. Additionally, she provides urgent care on weekends, contributes at a local federally qualified health center, has conducted research with residents at the Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center and teaches physician. In order to remain aware of changes in the field, Dr. Schlaerth is affiliated with the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society.
In pursuit of her medical dreams, Dr. Schlaerth earned a Doctor of Medicine from the State University of New York at Buffalo's School of Medicine in 1968. Subsequently, she completed a residency at Los Angeles Children's Hospital and was presented with an infectious disease fellowship from the LAC-USC Medical Center. Dr. Schlaerth became certified in pediatric infectious diseases, pediatric family medicine and geriatrics.
Raised in a large family, Dr. Schlaerth authored the book "Raising a Large Family." Moreover, she has appeared on "Oprah" and other television shows as an expert on the topic. With a plethora of knowledge at her disposal, Dr. Schlaerth regularly writes on numerous topics for magazines and newspapers such as the Los Angeles Times, Philadelphia Enquirer, and San Francisco Chronicle. Next to be published, will be a book entitled "The Physiology of Aging."
In light of her outstanding body of work, Dr. Schlaerth was recognized as the Teacher of the Year by the University of Southern California/CHMC Family Practice Residency Program in 1990 and 2001, the Natividad Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program in 1997, the USC Multi-site Family Practice Residency Program in 1999, and the Loma Linda Family Practice Residency Program in 2004 and 2005. She was also named Teacher of the Year by Healthgrades Honor Roll and various institutes of higher learning. Looking toward the future, Dr. Schlaerth intends to experience the continued success of her career as she dedicates her spare time to her seven children (John Jr., Aerospace Engineer; Alan, Gynecologic Oncologist; William, Assistant district attorney; Elizabeth, Gerontologist; Michael, Police officer; Mary, helps husband who is an oral surgeon and also has a large family; James, physicist) and 20 grandchildren, with whom she enjoys spending time.
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