Poonam Kaushal, MD, FAAP

Biography

Clinical Assistant Professor

Clinical Science

Dr. Poonam Kaushal is a Permanente Medical Group physician specializing in pediatrics at Kaiser Permanente Fremont Medical Center. Dr. Kaushal has served on numerous committees related to medical education at Kaiser Permanente.

Education and Training

Degrees: BS, cum laude, University of California, Irvine
MD, New York Medical College

Residency: Intern and Resident, pediatrics, University of California, Irvine; Children’s Hospital of Orange County
Chief Resident, pediatrics, University of California, Irvine; Children’s Hospital of Orange County

Professional Positions

Pediatrician: AltaMed Medical Group; 2015-2017

Pediatrician: Kaiser Permanente Fremont Medical Center; 2017-present

Pediatrics Representative, Medical Staff Education Committee: The Permanente Medical Group Greater Southern Alameda Area; 2018-present

Continuing Medical Education Physician Planner, Pediatrics: Kaiser Permanente Fremont Medical Center; 2018-present

Continuing Medical Education Physician Planner, Pediatrics: Kaiser Permanente Fremont Medical Center; 2018-present

Physician Member, Utilization-Based Team: Kaiser Permanente Fremont Medical Center; 2018-present

Instructor: Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine; 2019-2024

Clinical Assistant Professor: Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine; 2024-present

Honors and Awards

Honorable Mention: Gold Humanism Essay Contest; 2010

Outstanding Resident of the Year: UCI-CHOC Pediatric Residency Program; 2012

Recognition for Exceptional Excellence in Service Award: UCI-CHOC Pediatric Residency Program; 2013

Director’s Award: UCI-CHOC Pediatric Residency Program; 2014

Scholarly Activities

Peer-reviewed research manuscripts

Agrawal A, Kaushal P, et al. Thimerosal induces TH2 responses 2007 via influencing cytokine secretion by human dendritic cells. Journal of Leukocyte Biology 81(2): 474-482.

Posters

Kaushal P, Murphy D, Quinn GP, Sawczyn KK, Muro-Garcia L, 2013 Ruvalcaba B, Softley T, Groncy PK, Termuhlen AM. A Family-Centered Approach to Develop a Pediatric Fertility Brochure for Spanish-Speaking Patients and their Families: A Comparison of English and Spanish Feedback Groups. American Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology.