Jonathan Pelletier, a Pediatric Intensivist and Informaticist, came to Akron Children’s after completing his T32 training in data science. While developing his skills, he found a passion for informatics, earning his master’s degree in health informatics while working at Akron Children’s.
“I've really enjoyed working at Akron Children's, both because I love the clinical composition of our unit—being a mixed cardiac and general pediatric intensive care unit—and because they've supported my non-clinical aspirations,” Pelletier shared. “It's been wonderful to have an institution that supports both my clinical and non-clinical passions.”
Environment is important to Pelletier, who shares that it’s the workplace and the Akron area that help him succeed in his career and as a father. While furthering his career aspirations, it’s been crucial for Pelletier to keep a flexible schedule, being the father of two small kids. He values his colleagues who are always willing to pitch in by trading or swapping shifts when something personal comes up.
“I have several colleagues with similar aged children,” he says. “We get them together regularly, and it's been fun to watch my kids blossom here in Northeast Ohio as my career has taken off.” Living in Northeast Ohio has made a major impact in Pelletier’s quality of life.
“One of the things that I think makes Akron Children's unique is, we are a large-scale children's hospital in a relatively small city. As the father of two young children, it's great to also live in a town where my kids can grow up with the freedom to run around outdoors,” he said.
With a healthy work/life balance, Pelletier can explore what Ohio has to offer while developing his research. He continues to train and uncover new methods for less invasive medical treatments. “We've seen survival improve and morbidity improve in a lot of the conditions we treat, and I find that to be really exciting.”
I've really enjoyed working at Akron Children's, both because I love the clinical composition of our unit—being a mixed cardiac and general pediatric intensive care unit—and because they've supported my non-clinical aspirations.
Jonathan Pelletier, Pediatric Intensivist and Informaticist
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