John C. Christenson, MD

Bio

Dr. John C. Christenson is Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine Ryan White Center for Pediatric Infectious Disease and Global Health. He completed his medical studies and pediatric residency at the University of Puerto Rico and a fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Christenson is board-certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases and has a Certificate of Knowledge in Clinical Tropical Medicine and Travelers’ Health from the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, and a Certificate of Knowledge in Travel Health from the International Society of Travel Medicine. Dr. Christenson's work in travel medicine is nationally recognized: He has presented at national and international conferences on travel medicine in children and has written review articles on travel medicine for major infectious disease, pediatric and travel medicine journals. Dr. Christenson has for many years been involved in international educational projects in Central America and West Africa. In addition to travel and geographic medicine, his clinical interests are in medical education, clinical infectious diseases, histoplasmosis, hospital epidemiology, and immunizations.

Titles & Appointments

Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Director, Pediatric Travel Medicine Clinic, Riley Hospital for Children
Associate Medical Director, Pediatric Infection Prevention, Riley Hospital for Children
Statewide Director, Pediatric Clerkship, Indiana University School of Medicine

Education

1987 Fellowship University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

1984 Residency University of Puerto Rico

1981 MD University of Puerto Rico

1979 BS University of Puerto Rico
Professional Organizations

American Academy of Pediatrics

American Society for Microbiology

American Society of Tropical Medicine and Traveler's Health

Infectious Diseases Society of America

International Society of Travel Medicine

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
Board Certifications

International Society of Travel Medicine

American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases

American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Clinical Interests

Travel and geographic medicine, histoplasmosis, infection prevention, immunizations, vector-borne diseases, and musculoskeletal infections.

Clinical locations
Riley Hospital for Children
Riley at IU Health North Hospital

Learn more about the Travel Medicine Clinic at Riley Children's Health
Awards

Org: Indianapolis Business Journal
Desc: Health Care Heroes Award, Physician category
Scope: Local
Date: 2022-01-01

Org: IU School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
Desc: The Richard L Schreiner MD Faculty Mentor Award
Scope: Department
Date: 2021-04-30

Org: IU Dance Marathon
Desc: The 2021 Kleiman Award
Scope: University
Date: 2021-01-01

Org: IU School of Medicine Class of 2016
Desc: Outstanding teacher, Clinical Sciences, Pediatrics
Scope: School
Date: 2016-04-30

Org: Indiana University School of Medicine
Desc: Trustee Teaching Award
Scope: School
Date: 2013-01-01

Org: Indiana University School of Medicine
Desc: Trustee Teaching Award
Scope: School
Date: 2012-01-01

Org: Indiana University School of Medicine
Desc: Trustee Teaching Award
Scope: School
Date: 2008-01-01

Org:
Desc: Trustee Teaching Award
Scope: University
Date: 2005-05-01

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