Avian Tisdale, MD, MBA, FAAP

Dr. Avian Tisdale is a board-certified physician and executive with nearly two decades of experience. After completing her residency at the University of Rochester Golisano Children's Hospital, she pursued her passion for treating acutely ill children in prominent hospitals across the country. Shortly after her residency, she accepted the newly created position of Division Director for Nemours duPont Hospital for Children in New Jersey. In this role, she spearheaded system-wide transformations, including the implementation of digital health records, the establishment of a formal academic partnership with Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, and the development of a highly successful quality improvement program. She also served as a Clinical Assistant Professor, mentoring medical students and physician trainees. Her colleagues recognized her unwavering leadership and compassion with a Proclamation of Service and dedication.

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Dr. Tisdale's global health experience includes two years of study in the West Indies, where she collaborated with a non-profit organization to construct medical facilities for indigenous communities. She also completed an international business residency in Prague, Czech Republic, and Krakow, Poland. In 2016, she completed Harvard University's T.H. Chan School of Public Health's highly respected Leadership Strategies for Evolving Healthcare Executives program.

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Her expertise led her to serve as Chief Medical Officer for two multi-site federally qualified health systems, where she guided staff dedicated to improving patient outcomes. In 2021, Dr. Tisdale launched DHM Consulting, where she now serves as a national training and technical assistance partner for community health centers nationwide.