University of Utah School of Medicine
Division of Inpatient Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
100 North Mario Cappechi Drive
Salt Lake City,
UT
USA
84113-1100
Email:
per.gesteland@hsc.utah.edu
Biographical Sketch:
Practicing Pediatrician and Internist with Board Certifications from:
American Board of Pediatrics, 2000, 2008
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2000
Masters degree in biomedical informatics.
Professional Experience
2004-Present -- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Hospitalist, Division of Inpatient Medicine, Primary Children's Medical Center University of Utah School of Medicine
2002-Present -- Fellow, Institute for Healthcare Delivery Research, Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, UT
2001-2002 Utah Lead for RODS Implementation for the 2002 WInter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City
Developer of Utah's Germ Watch application (2003-Present)
Author or coauthor of 15 publications and book chapters primarily relating to public health surveillance systems and the health care burden of common infectious diseases.
Numerous presentations at scientific meetings.
Recipient of several grant awards as principal investigator or co-investigator for research relating to public health informatics including co-investigator in Utah's Center of Excellence.