Dr. Tami Hendriksz, D.O.

Faculty Titles & Positions

• Professor of Pediatrics Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine 2009 - Present
• Dean & Chief Academic Officer Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine 2021 - Present

Professional Memberships

• The American Academy of Pediatrics  
• American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians  

Internships

• Childrens Hospital Los Angeles,

Professional Society Memberships

• Physicians for Social Responsibility American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians (ACOP) (Fellow) American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) (Fellow) Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California American Osteopathic Association Gold Humanism Honor So

Articles and Publications

• Hendriksz T. Bridging the Gap: Finding Creative Ways to Match Nutrition Recommendations and Actual Nutrient Intake Among Adolescents. eJournal of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians. 2011 Fall: 3(5). Hendriksz T, Malouf PJ, Foy JE. Vaccines for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Herpes Zoster: Immunization Guidelines for Adults. JAOA Supplement 6. 2011 Oct; 111(10): S10-12. Malouf PJ, Hendriksz T, Foy JE. Strategies for increasing adolescent compliance with vaccination against human papillomavirus. The AOA Health Watch. 2012 Jun; 7(4): 17-22. Hendriksz T, Malouf PJ. Changing demographics of oropharyngeal cancers: implications for the management and prevention of human papillomavirus. AOA Health Watch. 2012 Dec; 7(5): 15-21. Foy JE, Hendriksz T, Malouf P, Tobin A. Acceptability of fluzone intradermal vaccine to patients and vaccine administrators. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2013 Feb; 113(2):134-43. Javier JR, Hendriksz T, Chamberlain LJ, Stuart E. Cross-Cultural Training in Pediatric Residency: Every Encounter Is a Cross-Cultural Encounter. Academic Pediatrics. 2013 Nov; 13:495-498 Hendriksz T, Malouf PJ, Sarmiento S, Foy JE. Overcoming Patient Barriers to Immunizations. AOA Health Watch. 2013; 8(3); 9-14. Hendriksz T. Pediatric Obesity with Comorbidities: Potential Cases of Medical Neglect eJournal of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians. 2014 Fall. Hendriksz T. Using Patient Perspective Sessions to Increase Empathy and Recall in Preclinical Medical Students. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2016 Oct; 116:662-666. Masood I, Hendriksz T. The Connection Between Acute Otitis Media and the Acute Abdomen. BMJ Case Reports. 2017 June; doi:10.1136/bcr-2017-219226 Hendriksz T. Finding HOME: Humanism in Osteopathic Medicine. Abstract. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018 Aug; 118:e56-e82. Shenoi S, Yu K, Winger K, and Hendriksz T. Project HAPPY (Healthy Attitudes Produce Positive Youth): A Pilot Study. eJournal of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians. 2018 Fall; 10(3). Hendriksz T, Markman Z, Pera A. An education in osteopathic ultrasonography (AEIOU) program: one institution\'s approach to advancing an ultrasonography curriculum. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(11):746-752. doi:10.7556/jaoa.2018.160. Hendriksz T, Pierce-Talsma S. Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Use in Pediatric Patients with Pertussis. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019 Feb; 119:e9-e10. doi:10.7556/jaoa.2019.021 Hendriksz T, and Worden E. The Benefits of PLAY (Physical Learning and Activity Yards). eJournal of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians. 2019 Spring; 11(2). Winger K, Hendriksz T, Wolf K, Talsma J, Pierce-Talsma S. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for Pediatric Patients With Otitis Media. J Am Osteopath Assoc 2020;120(3):e5e6. doi: https://doi.org/10.7556/jaoa.2020.033. Prieto H, Hendriksz T, Pena N, & Tucker D. Home for RotationsHumanism in Osteopathic Medical Education in the Third and Fourth Year. Educating Leaders 2019: Abstracts From AACOM\'s Annual Conference. J Am Osteopath Assoc 2020;120(3):e7e61. doi: https://doi.org/10.7556/jaoa.2020.035. Heiles K, Sheridan V, Hendriksz T, et al. When the Clinical Environment Is Closed to Students: The Harsh Reality of COVID-19 and Implications for Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. December 12, 2020. Cureus 12(12): e12044. doi:10.7759/cureus.12044 Bach M, Shenoi S, Winger K, and Hendriksz T. Healthier Together: a pilot study on the implementation of a novel family centered pediatric obesity prevention program. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine 2021; 121(5): 513-520. doi: https://doi.org/10.1515/jom-2020-0143

What do you attribute your success to?

• Personal life experience in healthcare and great Mentors.I am a proud alumnus of Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM). I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of California Los Angeles, and then attended TUCOM to earn my D.O. degree. From there I went to the Children\'s Hospital of Los Angeles to complete my Pediatric internship and residency. I returned to the TUCOM campus to serve as a faculty member and to work with the local underserved pediatric population in 2009. Since that time I have held a variety of roles including Vice Chair of the Primary Care Department, Assistant Dean of Clinical Integration, Associate Dean of Clinical Education, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, and currently, Dean. I am a Professor of Pediatrics and have been a 5-time recipient of the TUCOM Teacher of the Year Award. I am passionate about osteopathy, medical education, pediatrics, humanism in medicine and medical training, and physician and trainee wellness. I feel honored and privileged to be able to work with the TUC Community and our surrounding communities.

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