Megan Ottomeyer, DO, MS

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About me
Neonatologist, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital; Pediatrics Residency Associate Program Director
Education
- Missouri University of Science and Technology
  2009 - 2012
  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Biological Sciences
  Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Biological Honors Society (President), Helix Life Sciences Student Organization (Historian)
- Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
  2013 - 2017
  D.O.
  Activities and Societies: Research with KCU Department of Microbiology and Pharmacology, research affiliations with KU Medical Center, Pediatrics Honors Track for Clinical Clerkships, Tutoring, Global Health Outreach program, Women in Medicine, American Society for Microbiology
- Missouri University of Science and Technology
  2012 - 2013
  Master of Science (MS) Applied and Environmental Biology
  Activities and Societies: Graduate Research in Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology, Teaching undergraduate Cell Biology Laboratory, American Society for Microbiology Thesis Title: BROAD-SPECTRUM ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES OF METAL-ION DOPEDBORATE BIOACTIVE GLASSES FOR CLINICAL APPLICATIONSDeveloped an assay to test the sensitivity of clinically-relevant bacteria against bioactive glass compounds, performed fluorescence microscopy, UV spectroscopy, and chemiluminescence assays to determine the mechanism of action of novel bioactive glass compounds against clinically relevant bacteria.Honors and Awards: First Place Award for Graduate Student… Show more Thesis Title: BROAD-SPECTRUM ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES OF METAL-ION DOPEDBORATE BIOACTIVE GLASSES FOR CLINICAL APPLICATIONSDeveloped an assay to test the sensitivity of clinically-relevant bacteria against bioactive glass compounds, performed fluorescence microscopy, UV spectroscopy, and chemiluminescence assays to determine the mechanism of action of novel bioactive glass compounds against clinically relevant bacteria.Honors and Awards: First Place Award for Graduate Student Oral Presentation at Missouri Branch ASM Meeting, First Place for Graduate Student Poster Presentation at Missouri S&T Council of Graduate Students Research Fair, Poster accepted for presentation at the National ASM meeting in Denver, CO. Show less
Experience
- Missouri S&T
  Jan 2012 - May 2013
  Conducted independent research on antimicrobial properties of novel borate-based bioactive glass compounds, managed undergraduates in the laboratory, taught 2 sections and assisted with 1 section of a undergraduate cell biology laboratory class, presented research at local and national conferences. Graded homework assignments for Cell Biology (Bio 211) and homework assignments and exams for General Genetics (Bio 231). Also assisted in preparing experiments and teaching Cell Biology Lab (Bio 212).Awards and Honors: Department of Biological Sciences Outstanding Student Leader Award
  - Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant
    May 2012 - May 2013
  - Grader/Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
    Jan 2012 - May 2012
- KCUMB
  Aug 2013 - May 2017
  Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Student
- SSM Health Cardinal Glennon
  Jan 2017 - Jul 2020
  Pediatrics Resident
- SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
  Jul 2020 - now
  Research interests include methods of transitioning tracheostomy and ventilator dependent infants from hospital ventilators to portable home ventilators, medical education, neonatal palliative care, children with complex medical needs, improving neonatal resuscitation internationally in resource limited settings
  - Neonatologist
    Jun 2023 - now
  - Neonatology Fellow Physician
    Jul 2020 - Jun 2023
Licenses & Certifications
- HIPS Training
  CITI Training
  Aug 2013
- Human Research
  CITI Training
  Aug 2013
- Introduction to Biosafety
  CITI Training
  Aug 2013
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
  American Academy of Pediatrics
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
  Apr 2024
- Board Certified Pediatrics
  American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
  Oct 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Megan Ottomeyer, DO, MS
  Humanistic Healer Award SLU GME Office Oct 2021 Quarterly award recognizing the delivery of exceptional , humanistic, and patient-centered care
- Awarded to Megan Ottomeyer, DO, MS
  Faithful Healer Award Nominee - Apr 2019
- Awarded to Megan Ottomeyer, DO, MS
  Outstanding Clinical Educator Award Saint Louis University School of Medicine Feb 2019
- Awarded to Megan Ottomeyer, DO, MS
  AOA Rossnick Humanitarian Grant American Osteopathic Association Oct 2016
- Awarded to Megan Ottomeyer, DO, MS
  Mary Colleen Alderman Scholarship KCUMB 2015
- Awarded to Megan Ottomeyer, DO, MS
  2nd Place Poster Presentation at KCUMB Research Symposium KCUMB Nov 2014
- Awarded to Megan Ottomeyer, DO, MS
  First Place Poster Presentation Missouri S&T Council of Graduate Students Apr 2013
- Awarded to Megan Ottomeyer, DO, MS
  First Place Graduate Oral Presentation ASM Missouri Branch Mar 2013
- Awarded to Megan Ottomeyer, DO, MS
  Missouri S&T Council of Graduate Students Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award Missouri S&T 2013
- Awarded to Megan Ottomeyer, DO, MS
  Department of Biological Sciences Outstanding Student Leader Missouri S&T Department of Biological Sciences May 2012
Volunteer Experience
- Young Professionals Board Executive Chair
  Issued by Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital on Oct 2019
  Associated with Megan Ottomeyer, DO, MS
- Medical Staff Leadership Council Member
  Issued by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital on Dec 2021
  Associated with Megan Ottomeyer, DO, MS