Sharon A. Burke, M.D.

Programs
Infant Toddler Rehabilitation with focus in following areas:
Ventilator, Oxygen Dependent, TPN Dependent, Dysphagia, Anoxic Encephalopathy, Post Transplant Program, Congenital Anomalies, Cardiac Rehabilitation

Medical Degree
Ross University School of Medicine

Post Docturate
Internship and residency – Pediatrics – Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Fellowship – Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine – St Peter’s University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center

Academic Appointments
Instructor in Pediatrics, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School and RWJ Medical School

Other Hospital Appointments
Trinitas Medical Center

Memberships
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Thoracic Society
New Jersey Medical Society
Specialized Pediatric Applied Research Collaborative (SPARC)

Research Interests
Neuromuscular Stimulation to Enhance Feeding in Fragile Infants
Computer Mediated Learning for Medically Fragile Infants
Computer and Assistive Technology Foster Developmental Skills in Infants

Publications
Burke S, et al: Weaning Children from Mechanical Ventilation in a Post Acute Care Setting. Pediatric Rehabilitation.2006:9(4):365-372
Burke S, et al: Outcomes of Post Acute Hospital Episodes for Young Children Requiring Airway Support. Developmental Neurorehabilitation. July-September 2007: 10(3):242-247.
Burke S, et al: Ventilator Weaning Outcomes in Chronic Respiratroy Failure in Children. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research; 2007.

Presentations
NACHRI 2008, Miami, FL – “Creating Connections” – Pediatric Research Collaboration: A Model for Partnership and Quality Outcomes
NACHRI 2008, Miami, FL – “Creating Connections” – Computer Mediated Learning for Medically Fragile Infants in a Hospital Setting – poster presentation
Grand Rounds – St. Peter’s Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ – Infant Toddler Program NICHQ 2009, Dallas TX - Computer and Assistive Technology Foster Developmental Skills for Medically Fragile Infants – poster presentation
NICHQ 2009, Dallas, TX – Outcomes of Infant Cognitive and Motor Learning Through Integrated Technologies – poster presentation
NICHQ 2009, Dallas, TX – Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation – Therapeutic Tool Enhances Infanct Swallowing – poster presentation