Margaret Rush
About Margaret Rush
Margaret Rush serves as an Assistant Professor at The George Washington University, focusing on improving healthcare quality for children with medical complexity. She has a background in medicine and biomedical engineering, with experience in pediatric hospitalist roles and a commitment to enhancing transitions of care within pediatric healthcare.
Work at The George Washington University
Margaret Rush has served as an Assistant Professor at The George Washington University since 2019. In this role, she contributes to the academic environment by engaging in teaching and research activities. Her focus includes improving healthcare quality for children with medical complexity, aligning with her broader interests in pediatric healthcare.
Education and Expertise
Margaret Rush earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from the University of Virginia, completing her studies from 2005 to 2009. She then attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she obtained her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in pediatric healthcare.
Background in Pediatric Healthcare
Margaret Rush has extensive experience in pediatric healthcare. She worked as a Resident at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia from 2013 to 2016. Following this, she served as a Hospitalist Fellow at Children's National Hospital from 2016 to 2019. Since 2019, she has been employed as a Pediatric Hospitalist at the same institution, where she focuses on the care of children with complex medical needs.
Focus on Healthcare Quality Improvement
Margaret Rush's professional interests center on improving healthcare quality for children with medical complexity. She is particularly interested in transitions of care within pediatric healthcare, aiming to enhance the processes and outcomes for children as they move through different levels of care.