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photo Suzanne J Templer, DO, FACP, FIDSA

Infectious Diseases

Associate Professor of Medicine

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, UPSOM

Director of Coaching Services, UPSOM

Email: templersj@upmc.edu

Phone: 412-648-8937

Contact
Office: 3550 Terrace Street
Alan Magee Scaife Hall S594
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
 
Phone: 412-648-8937
Fax:
E-mail: templersj@upmc.edu
Administrative Assistant:
Jennifer Sinclair
Address: 3550 Terrace Street
S594 Scaife Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Email: jennifer.sinclair@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-624-1056
Education and Training
Education
DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2002
Training
Rotating Osteopathic Internship, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2002
Internal Medicine Residency, Lehigh Valley Health Network, 2003
Infectious Disease Fellowship, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2006
Research Interest
Dr. Templer's research interest is in the intersection between leadership skills and maintaining wellbeing during medical training.
Clinical Interest
Nontuberculous mycobacterial disease- including MDROs
Educational Interest
Dr. Templer received training as a professional development coach and specializes in Leadership curriculum development and delivery in the UME realm centered around emotional intelligence and professional identity formation. Another area of interest is wellbeing, especially in helping learners develop skills during medical training that allow them to remain resilient once they complete training and go into practice. She is also passionate about LGBTQI education and advocacy.
Notable Achievements
Outstanding Advisor Award, 2017
Outstanding Advisor Award, 2018