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Pediatrician of the Year
Franklin Desposito, MD
Dr. Franklin Desposito, teacher, mentor, and colleague, was honored as the Pediatrician of the Year (2026) by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Throughout his extraordinary career, Dr. Desposito has combined clinical excellence, scientific discovery, mentorship, advocacy, and public health leadership to improve pediatric care and the lives of children and families across New Jersey and beyond.
Congratulations to Dr. Dominga Padilla, Medical Director for the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine (DAYAM) for receiving the "Celebration of Excellence Award" at the New Jersey Family Planning League (NJFPL) Future Forward Conference on September 24, 2026.
Dr. Hanan A. Tanuos, Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, has been awarded the 2026 Rutgers Health Chancellor Award for her significant contributions to providing excellence in clinical or healthcare delivery.
